Casey Kotchman Rushed to the Hospital with Chest Tightness

It’s just been reported that first-baseman Casey Kotchman has been rushed to the hospital with tightness in his chest. Marc Topkin has written more about it here: http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/content/kotchman-taken-hospital-tests-after-feeling-tightness-chest As of now, it looks like utility infielder, Sean Rodriguez, will be taking his place in tonight’s game. More to come as information is released. I think …

Information On the Rays Post-Season Ticket Lottery, Including the One Game Tie-Breaker (Ammended)

Information on the Rays post-season ticket lottery, including the possible one game tie-breaker, has been released. That information is available on the Tampa Bay Rays homepage. You can also click the jpeg below to be redirected to the aforementioned page. First pitch is at 4:10, and all money will be refunded if the Rays clinch …

9/26/11 Starting Lineups, Etc

So it all comes down to this, only 81 outs separate the Rays from their destiny. Is it their destiny to be in or out of the post season? How will they get there? All of that remains uncertain at the moment. One thing is certain thought: the next 81 outs will be filled with …

Jeff Niemann Goes the Way of A Wounded Buffalo, and Other Musings

Someone forgot to tell RHP Jeff Niemann that he, and the Rays, are in the make or break battle of the season. Last nights game looked ugly right out of the gate, and the Big Nyquil looked terrible on the mound within the first two pitches of the game. After an inning of work that …