Kep Added to the Restricted List

MLB Trade Rumors is reporting that middle infielder, Jeff Keppinger, has been placed on the restricted list due to a personal matter that popped up after last nights 5-3 loss to the Yankees. According to MLB Trade Rumors: The Rays placed infielder Jeff Keppinger on the restricted list due to a personal matter following last night’s game, Bill …

Dear James A. “Jim” Joyce III

Dear Jim, I respect you. You’re one of the more honest umpires in the game, and you’re willing to admit when you may be wrong. Hell, the admission alone, that you had the call wrong in the Tigers (almost) no-hit kerfuffle showed that you’re certainly aren’t like “Cowboy” Jim West, or “Balking” Bob Davidson. All …

Updated: Rays vs. Yankees, 5/8/12 (Starting Lineup Included)

Update: It was announced earlier that Brandon Guyer would be recalled from Triple-A Durham. However, the role he’d be filling on the roster was not noted. In his post-game conference, Joe Maddon made mention that Guyer is being called up to add more right-handed depth to the roster. It doesn’t look as though he’d be …

This Piece on Attendance Poses LOL’s and Nothing More

You know, I typically really like DRaysBay. I feel as though they usually do a really good job analyzing the data supporting the nuts and bolts surrounding the Rays. Every now and again I find myself vehemently disagreeing with what they have to say. My affect is especially so when they are making arguments concerning a …

Rays Lose 9-5 to the A’s; A Game Synopsis As A Series of Tweets (Updated with News On Jennings Injury)

May 7 Update: Leftfielder Desmond Jennings was pulled in the second inning of yesterday’s game with knee soreness. Jennings had an MRI which revealed the root of his knee soreness: a left knee sprain. The good news is that Jennings will not go on the disabled list, and is expected to be with the Rays …