Rays 8/20/12 Starting Lineup: Jennings LF Upton CF Zobrist DH Keppinger 1B Roberts 2B Rodriguez 3B Fuld RF Lobaton C Johnson SS Hellickson LHP Noteworthiness: First baseman Carlos Pena, right fielder Matt Joyce, and defacto DH Evan Longoria are getting the day off in game one of this three game set against the Royals. In …
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Rays vs Royals Series Preview, and Other Random Musings
Tampa Bay ended their most recent road trip on a huge high note, sweeping the Angels in four games. The Rays will return home for a pair of three game series against the Royals and Athletics. Returning with an 8-2 record, this was easily the best Rays road trip in recent history. The Royals are …
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward, the Project X Edition (Rays 8/19/12 starting lineup included)
I almost feel pangs of sadness for CJ Wilson…almost. I mean, the poor guy can’t catch a break. That he now has 10 consecutive starts without a win must really be weighing on his shoulders. I’d imagine that it could almost drive someone to drink. I’m almost inclined to console him…almost. Credit where it’s due, …
Looking Backward While Moving Forward, the Dream Weaver Edition (Rays 8/18/12 starting lineup included)
Oh how I wanted to say something witty about Jared Weaver, the Rays, and the song Dream Weaver. But let’s be honest, it’s 10 in the morning and after a long night of baseball watching and beer drinking, my brain isn’t firing on all cylinders. Any who, if you haven’t heard, the Rays bludgeoned the …
Looking Backward While Moving Forward, the That Was Much Better Edition (Rays vs Angels 8/17/12 starting lineup included)
What a difference a day makes. Following yet another embarrassing perfecto, Tampa Bay’s offense roared back to life last night, tagging the Angels for seven runs on eight hits and two walks, including three yard balls from Ben Zobrist, BJ Upton, and Evan Longoria. The Rays will need any (and all) momentum accrued after last …