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Danny Jansen
Danny Jansen
September 26, 2024
Seeing Danny Jansen in a Red Sox uniform is unsettling, as he was Toronto’s longest-tenured player before the trade. His transition reflects the disappointing season for the Jays, where several key veterans were scattered across the league at the trade deadline. Despite his struggles this season, Jansen received a warm welcome from Toronto fans upon his return, highlighting the impact he had on the organization. He has experienced a challenging year, battling injuries and underwhelming performance, but this trip back to Toronto with family allowed him to cherish special moments, including a heartfelt tribute that resonated deeply with him. Jansen remains focused on finishing strong as he approaches free agency, hopeful for his future despite the current challenges.

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September 26, 2024
Seeing Danny Jansen in a Red Sox uniform is unsettling, as he was Toronto’s longest-tenured player before the trade. His transition reflects the disappointing season for the Jays, where several key veterans were scattered across the league at the trade deadline. Despite his struggles this season, Jansen received a warm welcome from Toronto fans upon his return, highlighting the impact he had on the organization. He has experienced a challenging year, battling injuries and underwhelming performance, but this trip back to Toronto with family allowed him to cherish special moments, including a heartfelt tribute that resonated deeply with him. Jansen remains focused on finishing strong as he approaches free agency, hopeful for his future despite the current challenges.
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September 20, 2024
Danny Jansen has underperformed at the plate since being acquired by the Red Sox at the trade deadline, raising questions about his role in the future. His struggles contrast with the emergence of younger talent like Kyle Teel, who is making a strong case for the starting catcher position. Jansen's performance may impact the Red Sox's decisions as they look to solidify their lineup for 2025.

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September 14, 2024
Danny Jansen played a role in the Red Sox's rally by getting on base with a walk, which contributed to a pivotal moment in the fifth inning of the game. His presence on the bases helped set the stage for Devers' two-run single, further extending Boston's lead over the Yankees.

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September 12, 2024
Danny Jansen hit a home run against Nestor Cortes in the fifth inning, contributing to the Red Sox's offensive efforts. His performance highlights the ongoing contributions from key players in tight games.

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September 10, 2024
Danny Jansen had the chance to establish himself as one of the top offensive catchers in the free-agent market but has instead struggled significantly. After underperforming with the Blue Jays and continuing to decline since joining Boston, he is now facing the worst OPS+ of his career. While there will still be interest from teams seeking competent catching, Jansen's poor performance has likely cost him considerable value as he heads into free agency.

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August 28, 2024
Danny Jansen made history by becoming the first player to represent both the Blue Jays and the Red Sox in a single game, following a trade after a suspended game from a previous matchup. After being inserted into the game for Boston when it resumed, Jansen witnessed his new team struggle significantly, as they committed six errors across a doubleheader against the Blue Jays, leading to five unearned runs. This highlights not only Jansen’s unique situation moving between two teams but also the Red Sox's ongoing defensive issues.

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August 27, 2024
Danny Jansen made a significant defensive impact for the Red Sox, tagging out Joey Loperfido at home plate to prevent a run in the second inning after a double by Wagner. He also played a key role in an unusual inning-ending double play in the fourth, successfully applying the tag on Ernie Clement after a well-placed throw from Abreu.

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August 27, 2024
Danny Jansen made a significant defensive impact, tagging out Joey Loperfido at the plate and helping to complete an unusual inning-ending double play with a strong throw to home. His contributions helped prevent the Blue Jays from scoring additional runs. Jansen also made history by transitioning from playing for Toronto to starting for Boston in a game that was previously suspended.

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August 27, 2024
Danny Jansen made a significant defensive contribution by tagging out Joey Loperfido at the plate during the second inning and completing an unusual inning-ending double play in the fourth, showcasing his defensive skills behind the plate.

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August 27, 2024
Danny Jansen made history by becoming the first player to bat for both the Blue Jays and the Red Sox in a single game, participating in a rain-delayed contest that he started while still with Toronto. After being traded to Boston, he took the field to complete his at-bat from June and later batted for the Red Sox. Jansen expressed surprise and gratitude at being the first to achieve this feat, calling it a "cool" moment. He contributed with a hit and was part of a landmark occasion that prompted a unique arrangement in the lineup. After the game, he planned to keep one of his jerseys and send another to the Hall of Fame, where the scorecard documenting this statistical oddity would also be preserved.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made history as the first major leaguer to play for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox in the same game. He started as Toronto's catcher in a suspended game on June 26 before being traded to Boston, where he was behind the plate when the game resumed after a 65-day delay.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made history by playing for both the Blue Jays and the Red Sox in the same inning, a first in MLB. After being traded to Boston, he resumed a rain-delayed game that he had initially started for Toronto. Jansen went 1 for 4 in the game, contributing to Boston's performance while also completing the at-bat he started with Toronto. Embracing the unique experience, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to leave a mark on the game, and he plans to keep one of his jerseys for himself and send another to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made history as the first major leaguer to play for both teams in the same game, starting as the Toronto catcher when the match was suspended and then playing for the Red Sox upon its resumption. He had one of Boston's hits, a single in the fifth inning, but struck out against Chad Green as the game concluded. Jansen's unique situation added a layer of intrigue to the match, which was a rare circumstance in baseball.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made history as the first major leaguer to play for both teams in the same game, starting as the Blue Jays' catcher in a suspended game and later playing for the Red Sox after being traded. He recorded a single for Boston in the fifth inning but was credited with no at-bat for Toronto due to the game being halted before he officially completed an at-bat. His participation highlighted the unique situation of the game resuming after over two months.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made history as the first major-leaguer to play for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox in the same game. He started the game as the Toronto catcher before being traded to Boston, where he resumed participation after a lengthy rain delay. Jansen contributed to Boston's efforts with a hit in the day game, although he was not credited with an at-bat for his initial appearance due to the game being suspended.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made history as the first major leaguer to play for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox in the same game. He started the suspended game as a Blue Jays catcher and returned as a Red Sox catcher when the game resumed, a rare occurrence noted by Red Sox manager Alex Cora as a "cool moment" in baseball history. Jansen had one hit in the game but was not credited with an official at-bat due to the game's suspension.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen became the first player in MLB history to appear in the same game for both teams when he resumed a rain-delayed game that he started for the Toronto Blue Jays while now playing for the Boston Red Sox. After being traded to Boston last month, he completed an at-bat he started in June while catching for his new team. An authenticator documented his equipment, and the Baseball Hall of Fame requested the official scorecard to commemorate this unique achievement. Scoreboards displayed Jansen batting for the Blue Jays, creating a rare and memorable moment in baseball history.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made MLB history by becoming the first player to compete for two different teams in a single game. He began the game with the Toronto Blue Jays before being traded to the Boston Red Sox. During the continuation of the game, he was behind the plate as the Red Sox brought him on after the Blue Jays pinch-hit for him.

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August 26, 2024
Catcher Danny Jansen made history by becoming the first player to represent both the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays in the same game when the Red Sox resumed a suspended contest against the Blue Jays. Jansen started the game catching for the Red Sox after being traded from Toronto at the trade deadline. Previously, he had started the original game behind the plate for the Blue Jays before the rain suspension occurred. This unique situation was made possible under MLB rules regarding substitutions in suspended games. Jansen expressed excitement about the rare opportunity, noting the unusual nature of his accomplishment in baseball history.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen became the first player in MLB history to appear in the same game for both teams when he caught for the Red Sox in a rain-delayed game that he originally started for the Blue Jays. Traded to Boston last month, Jansen resumed his at-bat from June, completing the play as a Red Sox player while his name and image from his time with Toronto were displayed on the scoreboard. This historic moment was documented for the Baseball Hall of Fame, which sought the scorecard from the official scorer to highlight Jansen's unique accomplishment.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made baseball history by becoming the first player to appear for two teams in a single game when he resumed a suspended matchup between the Red Sox and Blue Jays after being traded. In the game, he substituted for Reese McGuire and recorded a lineout for Boston, officially entering the record books. Prior to the game, Jansen was batting .257 with a .794 OPS and had played 61 games with Toronto, where he had a .212 batting average and six home runs. His unique achievement highlighted his journey from the Blue Jays to the Red Sox in a remarkable way.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen achieved a unique milestone by becoming the first player to appear for both the Blue Jays and the Red Sox in the same game, and even in the same inning. After his trade from Toronto to Boston, he participated in the resumption of a rain-delayed game, going 1 for 4 at bat. He expressed surprise and pride at making history, noting the significance of the moment and the support from his family, who were in attendance. Jansen plans to keep one of his jerseys to commemorate this extraordinary achievement, which has drawn attention from baseball historians.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made MLB history by becoming the first player to appear in the same game for both teams. Originally playing for the Blue Jays, he had started a game on June 26, which was suspended due to rain. After being traded to the Red Sox, he returned to the field to complete his at-bat as a catcher for Boston, striking out as a pinch-hitter followed by Daulton Varsho. An authenticator documented his equipment, and the Baseball Hall of Fame has requested the scorecard to commemorate this unique achievement.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen made history by becoming the first player to suit up for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox in the same major-league game after being traded to Boston. He caught for the Red Sox when the suspended game resumed, having previously been at-bat for the Jays at the time of the suspension. Jansen described the experience as "strange" but also "cool," highlighting the uniqueness of the situation.

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August 26, 2024
Danny Jansen, after being traded to the Red Sox, will become the first player in Major League history to appear for both teams in the same game when the suspended matchup against the Blue Jays resumes. As he takes over catching duties, a pinch-hitter will assume his at-bat count, creating a unique scoring situation. Jansen expressed surprise at this historic milestone, acknowledging the rarity of such an occurrence in baseball's long history.

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