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Why The 2009 Rays Failed to Reach the Playoffs: The Pitchers
by CHRIS YOUNG - AP
Garza battling against Roy Halladay marks a high-point to his 2009 season.
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Front-Office Efficiency (FOE): How much can $1M get you?
by Mike Carlson - AP
The king of efficiency, BenZo the FOE (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Being a small-market franchise, the Rays need to be especially careful with how...
Rockies After Beimel?
November 15, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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With Huston Street and Manny Corpas patrolling the eight and ninth innings, the Rockies would like to bring in Joe Beimel to close up the seventh, according to MLB.com. The Rockies are impressed by Beimel's ability to force ground balls. Over the past two seasons, Beimel has given...
Is it too early too call the police?
August 01, 2007 by
Sons of Sam Malone
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The gap filler that I've got for you is Kige Ramsey giving his winner and loser from the MLB trade deadline, and I have to say, I think for the first time, I'm genuinely disappointed in K-Ram...
Lunch Break - 2/18/08
February 19, 2008 by
View From The Bleachers
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The Rays always trade someone. Who should it be this year?
Rays Bullpen Ends First Half On A Sour Note
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by Steve Nesius - AP
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon's look pretty much sums up the past two bullpen fails.
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After a month or so of near flawless performances...
Why High Priced Non-Elite Relievers Aren't Worth the Money
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by Jim Prisching - AP
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We've heard plenty of times this year about how the Rays need to add a veteran pitcher with closing experience. After Troy Percival's back, arm...
What a Jason Frasor Type Means to the Rays
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Yellow Submarine
October 23, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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Sitting somewhere deep in the Rays bullpen lies a relief pitcher who could be the most vital player on the Rays entire roster. He is half man, half submarine, and is absolutely lethal against right handed hitters. Jayson Werth and Pat Burrell, you both are on notice. I hope you both...
Disrespect
August 18, 2008 by
Five Tool Tool
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Tonight in Texas, your Tampa Bay Rays were ahead 7-3 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. At the plate was Josh Hamilton, 2 for 4 in the game, the tying run, hitting .302 with 28 home runs and 112 RBIs; perhaps, this year, the most dangerous hitter in baseball. The Rays walked...
Fantasy Baseball Studs & Duds: MLB Week 11
June 13, 2007 by
Robin Sports
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Hey sports junkies! This column is dedicated to bringing you the latest information on who's hot and who's not in the fantasy sports world. The "Studs" are the players that you should consider adding off of the free agent wire or acquiring via a trade. The "Duds...
The Progression of Pitchers under Jim Hickey
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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DRB contributor Matthan has done some very comprehensive work on the performance of pitchers in year 1 and year 2 under the direction of...
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...
MLB Rumors: Deadline Edition
July 30, 2007 by
Select Site
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Now that the long-rumored Mark Teixeira to the Braves deal is finally done (well, almost), we can look at the other possible blockbuster deals looming on the horizon. Huge names like Mark Loretta, Octavio Dotel, Al Reyes and Mike Lamb could move by tomorrow's 4 p.m. deadline. Those...
David Price Tames Tigers For 1st Career Road Victory
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by Jerry S. Mendoza - AP
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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price hurls a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Detroit. (AP...
World Baseball Classic: Who Cares?
December 21, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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On Friday, it was reported that Brad Lidge, Ryan Howard, and Cole Hamels all will not compete in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. The sad part is that I can't blame these three for skipping the tournament. I want to care about the WBC. I want to throw my support behind the US...
Are Tampa Bay Rays Buyers Or Sellers At the 2009 MLB Trade Deadline?
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by Charlie Riedel - AP
Carl Crawford would draw a lot of interest should the Rays make him available.
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The Rays made history in 2008. In 2009, history does...
Are Tampa Bay Rays Buyers Or Sellers At the 2009 MLB Trade Deadline?
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by Charlie Riedel - AP
Carl Crawford would draw a lot of interest should the Rays make him available.
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The Rays made history in 2008. In 2009, history does...
Michael Barrett Traded, Dan Wheeler to Close, Bronson Arroyo Skipped
June 20, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Punchy Michael Barret has been traded. I guess when you get your ass kicked by a pitcher, the team loses all respect for ya. Houston is putting Dan Wheeler back into the Closer, whats up with that. And in Reds Camp, Bronson Arroyo is getting skipped on his next start. All that and more...
Grant Balfour Saves Game In Seventh Inning Jam; Rays Sweep Jays
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by Chris O'Meara - AP
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon made the right call to Grant Balfour in the pivotal seventh inning.
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I know Dan Wheeler was credited...
Rays Bats Go Silent In Loss To Yankees
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by Mike Carlson - AP
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Garza reacts after giving up a run in the first inning of the Rays' 6-2 loss to the New York Yankees in a baseball game Wednesday...
Why Wheeler?
October 17, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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Somehow, the Red Sox found a way to win game 5of the ALCS, a game that they had no business winning. Down 7-0, the Red Sox methodically came back against the AL's best bullpen to stun the Rays and the baseball community. And you know what, the Sox owe it all to Joe Maddon...and...
2009 Rays Bullpen: A Must Watch
February 03, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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While it might be difficult to compete with the Yankees and Red Sox on a $50-$60 million dollar payroll, the Rays continue to establish themselves as strong contenders in the AL East. While the Rays will never be able to make the splashy signings like the Yanks or Sox, the Rays have made some ...
Brian Roberts Slams Rays Despite Large Strike Zone
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Rays Have Their Hands Full This Afternoon
October 13, 2008 by
Simon On Sports
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On Saturday night the Rays survived a slugfest deep into the night to even up the season and give them hope. They did so behind massive efforts from their bullpen including Dan Wheeler and they benefited from drilling Jonathan Papelbon and forcing him out after an inning and a third...
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