Matt Moore finally got an opportunity to pitch in his first ever major league spring training game yesterday. I know, I know; when you’ve already got regular season and post-season wins under your belt, it’s hard to feel overwhelmed by a spring training appearance…and a relief one at that. However, yesterday’s performance, combined with his …
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Working backwards, the Rays posted their first roster cuts of the spring, whittling their roster down to 52. On Monday, Tampa Bay optioned starting pitching prospects Chris Archer, Alex Cobb and Alex Torres to the minors. The battle for the open starting position spot just became a bit more interesting, though most of us assumed …
The Rays returned Port Charlotte and logged their first home victory of the spring today against the Pirates, 4-3. With today’s win, Tampa Bay improved it’s record to 3-6-1 on the spring, in a game that marked the return of Evan Longoria to the lineup, as well as the debut of Luke Scott. And though …
The Rays head south today to take on the Red Sox in their newly modified spring training home, in Ft. Myers. Really Red Sox? You really need a facility with a mock up of the Green Monster? I mean, how much might that really help CC field hits off of the wall in the long …
Words of wisdom from @DAVIDprice14 via Twitter. I’ve been patting myself dry ever since.
