Who’s available within the Rays farm system? (Updated)

Well folks, surprise-surprise. Just as the Rays seem to be on the mend, bam! Luke Scott is back on the DL, and Cobb gets smacked with a come backer that knocks him out of the game. Thankfully Cobb, like Hellickson before, was diagnosed with a pretty nasty bruise, not a break. Luke thinks he’ll be …

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words, Rays vs Royals 6/26/12 (starting lineup included)

The outcome of last night’s tough 8-0 loss at the hands of Luke Hochevar, a career 5.33 ERA pitcher, who was also 1-2 with a 7.25 ERA against the Rays prior to last night, was heartbreaking. However a few people quelled my worried mind by reminding me of a few things. First, the offense went …

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 …