Rays vs. Phils, 6/24/12 (Updated for game numero dos)

I won’t indulge you in all of the gory details of last night’s game, I think we’re all familiar with what happened and how. Today is another day. However, there are a few good things and a few not so good things that need to be focused on before we move on to today’s double-header. …

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: The Minimalist Edition Part Deux (6/23/12 starting lineup included)

Last Three Games Errors committed: 3 Runs given up because of errors or poor defense: 4 Runs given up with two outs: 7 wRISP: 6 for 28, including two bases loaded situations last night where only one run was driven in Outscored: 12-9 The Last Seven Days At bats: 251 Runs: 32 Hits: 57 Doubles: …

Excerpts from Against Me! guitarist perseveres with Rays My buddy, James, was recently interviewed for a piece on ESPN.com. He didn’t say whether the swarthy John Kruk took part in the interview in any way, shape or form. However, one would hope that James took the necessary precautions to ward off the essence of the blood-sausage …

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: The Chris Archer Edition (6/21/12 starting lineup included)

I don’t want to give the impression that I am satisfied when the Rays lose a game, especially a game they should have won. However, if there is anything that leaves me with a big fat smile on my face regarding last night’s game, it was the pitching. More specifically, Chris Archer. I mean, forget …

Rays vs. Nats, 6/20/12 (starting lineup included)

With all of the press surrounding the whole Joel Peralta pine tar kerfuffle, it’s easy to forget that there’s a baseball game tonight…and a very good one at that. RHP rookie Chris Archer (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for the first time in a Rays uniform. He’ll butt heads against the very good …