The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City RoyalsÂ
1983 â The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals for journeyman outfielder Leon Roberts. Although the Blue Jays wonât see the benefits, Fielder will become one of the American Leagueâs top power hitters after a stint in the Japanese Central League, leading the AL in home runs in 1990 and 1991 with the Detroit Tigers.