The Dugout: The Comeback Pool
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After a brief hiatus caused by me doing this goddamn comic strip seven years in a row without stopping and needing a break inactivity in the world of baseball, The Dugout is back and ready to tackle the tough issues, such as Manny Ramirez going swimming with a bunch of old people in a T.O.-esque attempt to show he’s still athletic...
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New York Yankees: 8 Headlines You Don’t Want To See In 2012
New York Post - back cover - 11-24-2012
Whether you read it in the local newspaper; watch it on ESPN’s Sportscenter or MLB Network’s Quick Pitch; or hear it on Mad Dog Radio, there are certain words like setback, injury, slump, suspension that a fan immediately knows means trouble.
Not one of the 30 MLB teams is devoid of issues over the course of the 162-game regular season...
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January 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012
Rodney deal the first of many moves for Rays
It's nice to see some off-season rumblings on the Tampa Bay Rays front these days, especially given the prolonged plunge of the Bucs and the ongoing rollercoaster ride of the Lightning.
The news Wednesday that the club had signed veteran reliever Fernando Rodney for 1.75-million in 2012 (including a 2.5-million option or 250,000 buyout in 2013) is both intriguing and cause for some...
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January 05, 2012
Rodney agrees to 1-year deal with Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Reliever Fernando Rodney signed a 2 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
The hard-throwing right-hander will earn 1.75 million next season. The deal also includes a 2.5 million club option or a 250,000 buyout for 2013.
"Fernando's pure stuff is top-notch and can beat hitters both in and out of the strike zone,"...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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January 04, 2012
RHP Joel Peralta re-signs with Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have re-signed right-handed reliever Joel Peralta to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
Peralta went 3-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 71 appearances last season, helping the Rays make the playoffs. The 35-year-old also had a career-high six saves, four of them in September while filling in for injured closer Kyle Farnsworth.
Over parts of seven major league seasons...
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December 20, 2011
The Kyle Farnsworth of Politics
In a stunning turn of events, Herman Cain will not be the next President of the United States. In other news, snorting pixie sticks will not get you high. The one thing that these two items have in common is that a lot of people should have seen it coming before trying it out.
So now it's Gingrich. Oh right, and Romney. It's like the longest and most asinine game...
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
Kyle Farnsworth’s Wife Is On ‘Baseball Wives’…Sorta
Wednesday night was the debut episode of “Baseball Wives” a horrific train wreck of a show. It should be noted that not one of the regular members of the cast is actually married to a major league baseball player. That being said, the wife of Kyle Farnsworth did make an appearance in the first episode. It is not clear yet if she will have a recurring role.
Here is a link...
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December 02, 2011
Projecting The Rays 2012 Opening Day Roster
With the Rays picking up the options on James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth, and declining the option on Kelly Shoppach, the Rays have made their first significant moves of the off-season. But unlike last winter, this Hot Stove season could see far fewer changes to the roster.
Keep in mind, this “projected roster” is not what we expect the Rays to look like on opening day...
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November 01, 2011
Rays retain Shields, Farnsworth
The end of the World Series means the start of offseason decision-making for the Rays, and they have decided to bring back two key players. James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth will both be under contract for 2012. Meanwhile Catcher Kelly Shoppach had his option declined. We have more information inside.
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November 01, 2011
Rays pick up Shields' option; Price opts for arbitration
As expected, the Rays picked up the 2012 club options Monday on pitchers James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth and declined the option on catcher Kelly Shoppach.
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November 01, 2011
Rays pick up Shields, Farnworth's options
ST. PETERSBURG As expected, the Rays picked up the 2012 club options Monday on pitchers James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth and declined the option on catcher Kelly Shoppach.
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October 31, 2011
Tampa Bay Rays pick up options on James Shields, Kyle Farnsworth, let Kelly Shoppach become a free agent
Shields, Farnsworth have options picked up; catcher Shoppach becomes a free agent.
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October 31, 2011
Rays exercise options on Shields, Farnsworth
Right-handers James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth had their 2012 options picked up by the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
Shields, who will earn $7.5 million next season, went 16-12 with a 2.82 ERA and 225 strikeouts this past campaign. His 11 complete games led the majors, four of which were shutouts.
Farnsworth will make $3.3 million after he established a career-high with 25 saves in...
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October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Rays pick up options on Shields, Farnsworth
The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up their 2012 club options on right-handed pitchers James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth.
Via Miami Herald
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October 31, 2011
Rays pick up options on Shields, Farnsworth
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their 7.5 million contract option for 2012 on pitcher James Shields.
The club also picked up a 3.3 million option for next season for reliever Kyle Farnsworth and declined a 3.2 million option on catcher Kelly Shoppach on Monday.
Shields went 16-12 with a 2.82 ERA and 225 strikeouts in 2011, leading the majors with...
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October 31, 2011
Rays pick up option on Shields
The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $7.5 million contract option for 2012 on pitcher James Shields.
The club also picked up a $3.3 million option for next season for reliever Kyle Farnsworth and declined a $3.2 million option on catcher Kelly Shoppach on Monday.
Shields went 16-12 with a 2.82 ERA and 225 strikeouts in 2011, leading the majors with 11 complete games, including...
Via AP on Fox
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October 31, 2011
Rays Pick Up 2012 Options On Two Key Players, Let Another Test Free Agent Water
The Rays announced today that they have picked up the 2012 options on James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth. The team declined the option on Kelly Shoppach, making him a free agent.
None of these moves offer much surprise. There was some question on Farnsworth depending on how healthy his arm is. The Rays are obviously satisfied and if he is indeed healthy, he is still a bargain at ...
Via Rays Index
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October 31, 2011
Rays pick up options on Shields and Farnsworth
The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $7.5 million contract option for 2012 on pitcher James Shields.
The club also picked up a $3.3 million option for next season for reliever Kyle Farnsworth and declined a $3.2 million option on catcher Kelly Shoppach on Monday.
Shields went 16-12 with a 2.82 ERA and 225 strikeouts in 2011, leading the majors with 11 complete games, including...
Via AP on Fox
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October 31, 2011
Rays pick up Shields, Farnsworth options (AP)
The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $7.5 million contract option for 2012 on pitcher James Shields. The club also picked up a $3.3 million option for next season for reliever Kyle Farnsworth and declined a $3.2 million option on catcher Kelly Shoppach on Monday. Shields went 16-12 with a 2.82 ERA and 225 strikeouts in 2011, leading the majors with 11 complete games, including...
Via Yahoo! Sports
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October 31, 2011
Rays pickup options on Shields, Farnsworth but not Shoppach
ROGER MOONEY As expected, the Rays picked up the options on James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth and declined the option on Kelly Shoppach, paying the catcher a $300,000 buyout. “I’m glad the waiting is over,” Shields said. “I had a…
Via Rays Report
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October 31, 2011
Rays keep Shields, Farnsworth in fold for '12
The Rays had option decisions to make on Monday and they made them accordingly, deciding to exercise the options for pitchers James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth while declining the option for catcher Kelly Shoppach.
Via raysbaseball.com
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October 31, 2011
VIDEO: Kyle Farnsworth, Paintball Wizard
We told you recently about Kyle Farnsworth participating in the Paintball World Cup in Polk City. What we didn’t realize was that “Inside the Rays” had aired footage of Farnsworth playing paintball earlier this year.
Here is the video. Click on the “read more” link below the video to see an interview with Farnsworth at the World Cup…
Video: Inside...
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October 31, 2011
Option deadline approaches for trio of Rays
The Rays will begin building their roster for 2012, but first the club must decide whether to pick up the options on James Shields, Kyle Farnsworth and Kelly Shoppach.
Via raysbaseball.com
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October 31, 2011
The One Where We Discuss Hellboy’s Hopes, And Painting Farnsville
Off-Season (click image for random Wikipedia page)
Kyle Farnsworth was one of thousands of paintballers that participated recently in “The Paintball World Cup” in Polk City.
“There’s nothing like being in the playoffs pitching a game, having 50,000 people watch you,” said Farnsworth, “and there’s nothing like getting shot at by three people...
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October 24, 2011
Inbox: Will Damon and Farnsworth return in '12?
Beat reporter Bill Chastain answers fan's questions about the futures of Johnny Damon, Kyle Farnsworth and Casey Kotchman and a possible shortstop competition in his latest Inbox.
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October 17, 2011
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