BJ UPTON NEWS
Upton joins basketball league to burn excess energy
August 22, 2008 by
Serious Sports News Network
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TAMPA, FL — B.J. Upton has apparently joined a three-on-three, full court basketball league in order to burn some of his excess energy and stay in shape, SSNN has learned.
“I just really like staying in shape,” Upton told SSNN. “Playing professional baseball...
Here's to You: Rocco Baldelli
September 03, 2008 by
Blue Workhorse
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Rocco Baldelli has returned to play for Tampa Bay after contemplating retirement due to a mitochondrial disorder and has become one of the best stories in baseball this year for the team that is the best story in baseball this season.
Mark Reynolds and Justin Upton compete in Home Run Derby of their own?
A Home Run Derby in November? Well apparently so in Virginia this past weekend. Michael Cuddyer, Mark Reynolds, B.J. Upton, Justin Upton, Ryan Zimmerman and David Wright competed in the Derby, which was a charity event(perhaps netting $100K). In any event, some of our D-backs youngsters were there?
Sleeper Sluggers?
May 03, 2007 by
The GNUru Fantasy Baseball
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While it's still too early to read to much into the early season stats, many unheralded players are off to impressive starts. If you drafted, picked up, or traded for some of the following players, your fantasy team is likely off to an equally impressive start. Although it would...
Double Digit Power and SB Potential From Versatile Players In 2008
February 15, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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There are only five players with multi-positional eligibility that can post 10+ home runs and 10+ stolen bases in 2008. You're fantasy team would be well off to consider a few of these guys.
Cable Wars
October 20, 2008 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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We may have our problems with FSN, but at least they're not TBS. - Anyone trying to tune into Rays/Red Sox Saturday night got TV bloopers instead of the pregame show, then the Steve Harvey Show instead of the start of the game. The game started anyway and went for half an hour...
23 Reasons to Root for the Rays
October 22, 2008 by
Blue Workhorse
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The Tampa Bay (no longer Devil) Rays have advanced to their first ever World Series where they will face off with the Philadelphia Phillies. While I feel sorry for the Phillies fans that had to endure the opposing fan treatment (yea, stay classy LA), I will be rooting for my Rays and...
2007 All-GNUru Team (Offense)
May 31, 2007 by
The GNUru Fantasy Baseball
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With the 2007 fantasy season just about 1/3 of the way complete, we can begin to identify those players who have disappointed and those that have exceed expectations. Those that have exceed expectations have been honored by being named to the distinguished All-GNUru Fantasy Team. The...
Diamondbacks' week in review
Since last report, Arizona was outscored by the opposition more than two-to-one - a total of 30-14 - but still managed to post a winning record, taking three of the five games. Take that, run differential! Their streak of victories came to a nasty halt Sunday, but the team rebounded...
D-backs v. Rockies NLCS Preview with D-backs Insider
October 11, 2007 by
Fanster
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Well it is that time again. It seems like it has taken fooorrrreeevvveerrr to get here. But it's time to let these two division rivals square off yet again. This one could be as close as they come. Two teams here for the first time in years. We reached out to our D-backs Insider...
Lineup Literacy: Week 18
July 30, 2007 by
The GNUru Fantasy Baseball
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The GNUru once again breaks down the fantasy baseball week ahead for those in weekly fantasy baseball leagues. The GNUru details the hot hitters and pitchers, as well as those pitchers scheduled to take the bump twice in week 18!
Your 2B Fantasy Fix
January 13, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Don't be fooled, we know the hot names and what it will take to win your league. We take an early look at the top 5 2B and we have some surprises in store
A Win For Moody Moose
April 08, 2008 by
Lady At The Bat
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Mike Mussina pitched beautifully last night but he acted ugly:
Clutcher than Clutch
October 28, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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While Bug Selig and the rain ultimately dominated last night's game 5, to me, the most underrated storyline was the two out opposite field single by Carlos Pena. Pena, who had been struggling mightily throughout most of this series, was at the plate with BJ Upton on second, with...
Oswalt to Pitch Again, Beltran Hurting, Utley's Broken Hand
July 27, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Roy Oswalt, after missing a start, will pitch this weekend. Carlos Beltran missed another game. Chase Utley breaks his hand.
MLB, Umpires Make Mockery of World Series
October 27, 2008 by
Crashburn Alley
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In truth, the game should have been halted before it became an official game. I don't care how many days you have to wait to get the full nine innings in, you want the fairest conditions in which both teams can play the sport's most important game.
This is not just Philadelphia...
"Devastated" Jair Jurrjens reacts to trade by ruthless fantasy owner
July 02, 2008 by
Serious Sports News Network
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ATLANTA, GA–A "heartbroken and disgusted" Jair Jurrjens arrived at the ballpark Wednesday after disovering late Tuesday night that he'd been traded away by rapacious fantasy baseball owner John Tain.
Tain, the owner… Read more
MLB Punchlines: The Rays, Yes the Rays, are One Win Away from the World Series
October 15, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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BJ Upton has to be the MVP of the playoffs thus far, his numbers are out of this world. How did this guy only hit 9 HR in the regular season? (Tampa Trib) Also, how clutch was Andy Sonnanstine last night? (Boston Globe) Give Pat Gillick credit, he has done a solid job in constructing...
So You're Telling Me There's A Chance?!?!?!??! Please, Please, Please Make Bonds A Devil Ray!
February 26, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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A few reasons to hope that Barry Bonds might actually become a Tampa Bay Devil Ray. Manager Joe Maddon is open to the idea. Star players Carl Crawford and B. J. Upton support it. Mainly though it depends on why the team changed its name. Was it about an image of red state morality...
Fantasy Baseball - Final Outfield Rankings
October 14, 2007 by
Sweet Lou's Baseball Lab
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Fantasy Insider Online and the Baseball Lab are back with the 6th installment in a 7 part series, ranking the top 2007 performers at each position. We close out the offense with the top 75 outfielders - Who season was a bigger surprise, Eric Byrnes or Magglio Ordonez? Were you more...
Fire Sean McDonough
December 22, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Devil Rays superstars Andy Sonnanstine, B.J. Upton and Scott Kazmir were at historic Tropicana Field to witness history
Fantasy Baseball Weekend Happy Recap - Week 2
April 14, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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In this article, take a look back at the weekend that was in fantasy baseball highlighting the best/worst performances, emerging fantasy options and developing trends.
Check out the Happy Recap every weekday on Fantasy Sports Experience!
Top 30 Starts of 2009 - Part 4
Alright gentlemen and lady (?), I wanted to continue the look at some of the best starts the Rays had this year. If you don't remember, here's the tally for each pitcher:
- James Shields (19, 20, 23, ...
Scoop Jackson Damages Black People in Column on B.J. Upton, Clarifies
October 20, 2008 by
Larry Brown
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ESPN writer Scoop Jackson penned a column on B.J. Upton explaining that Upton's stellar play in the playoffs could attract young inner-city African Americans to play baseball. I never understood what the claims of the crisis to begin with; baseball is open to all players regardless...
Why the Rays Are Heading to the World Series...Or, How They'll Come Up Short
October 08, 2008 by
InGameNow
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In anticipation of the League Championship Series, InGameNow will take a close look at each team still alive in the playoffs and tell you why they're going to move on to the World Series...or why they're heading home early.
Follow the link to see what we think of the cinderella...
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