BA and Dewayne Staats made a good point in last nights telecast: the over abundance of errors committed by the Rays this year is putting unnecessary stress on the pitching staff. In short, the errors are extending the starters innings and pitch counts. Extended innings inevitably force the Rays to rely on their relievers for …
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Rays draft INF Richie Shaffer
The Rays selected infielder Richie Shaffer in the 2012 Draft. Shaffer, the 25th pick of the draft, led the Clemson Tigers this year with a .336 BA/10 HR/.480 OBP/63 BB. Rated by several experts as the top third base prospect in the draft, Shaffer could be a possible replacement for Evan Longoria when his contract …
Looking Backward While Moving Forward, Rays vs. O’s 6/3/12
Tampa Bay and Baltimore face off one more time in the rubber match of this three games set. The Rays look to bounce back from a frustrating loss. Most of us are opining, “Had the Rays done this or that,” but ultimately those sentiments are irrelevant, and today is another day. The events of the …
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The Sun Will Come Out….Today (Starting Lineups Included)
Update…Rays Starting Lineup 5/30/12 Pena 1B Upton CF Joyce LF Zobrist RF Scott DH Rodriguez 2B Sutton 3B Molina C Johnson SS Cobb RHP Ugh. Two runs on seven hits, six runners left on the bags, 0-6 with runners in scoring position (RISP), and 0-4 with RISP and two outs. For shits and giggles, let’s …
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward, Rays vs. Whitesox 5/29/12, and Matsui Is Officially A Ray (Including the Starting Lineup
Update: It’s official, Hideki Matsui is officially a Ray. Not only will join the Rays tonight at Tropicana Field, but he’ll be in the lineup in left field, batting sixth behind Luke Scott. Matsui offers the Rays both outfield and bench depth. A lot has been made about whether there really is a role for …