Thanks Liriano and Company, We NEEDED That!

See, boys and girls, that’s how dangerous the Rays can be when the hitters are in sync. The good guys are going to need to go into NY tomorrow with the same mentality. Tonight though, we can all be satisfied knowing they played well, and took the season series from the Twinkies 7-3. It would …

Today’s Lineup

Damon (DH), Zobrist (RF), Longoria (3rd), BJ (CF), Rodriguez (2nd), Kotchman (1st), Mulan Ruggiano (LF), Shoppach (C), Johnson (SS) Pitching matchup: Davis (7-6, 4.20 ERA, .270 BAA) Vs. Liriano (5-7, 4.76 ERA, .221 BAA). Hopefully Longoria doesn’t make any mental errors, AND actually hits the ball today. Sheesh, could Longo be the next Upton?

July 3 Starting Lineup, and Other Random Thoughts to Ponder

Damon (DH), Zobrist (2nd), Joyce (RF), Upton (CF), Kotchman (1st), Ruggiano (LF), Jaso (C), Rodriguez (3rd…que?), and Johnson (SS). Hellickson takes the mound for the 15th time this year, and tries to break a four game losing streak after starting the season 5-1. Technically, he hasn’t thrown terribly, however when the offense is anemic, games …