SCOTT KAZMIR NEWS

A Brief Comparison

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  Player Pitches SwStr% Foul% K% uBB% FB Velo xFIP Pitcher A 2012 8.4 19.8 18.06 9.92 90.7 5.16 Pitcher B 516 7.8 30.8 18.97 6.9 92.5 5.06   Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/10...
 

So Rick Peterson Doesn't Hate Scott Kazmir?

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In 2004 the New York Mets agreed to send Scott Kazmir, their #1 pitching prospect, to Tampa Bay for Victor Zambrano, a pitcher who was generally mediocre. The trade proved to be horrendous for the Mets as Zambrano accomplished absolutely nothing while Kazmir made an immediate impact...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Relative Kidnapped

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Kidnappers in Venezuela snatched the mother of Victor Zambrano. Given the number of kidnappings in that country, I’m somewhat surprised that major league and former major league players haven’t moved all their close relatives out of the country. No word if the ransom demand...
>> baseballmusings.com/?p=4419...
 

Top 30 Starts of 2009 - Part 5

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This is part 5 of the 6 part series on the best 30 starts for the Rays in our most recent season.  So far we have seen 11 - 30 and there have been some real humdingers in there.  As a review, here are positions for each starter: James Shields - 24, 23, 20, 19, 12 Matt...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/11...
 

Just a Reminder, the Kazmir Deal Could Have Been Blocked

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Just a reminder to Red Sox fans as Scott Kazmir takes the hill in Boston this afternoon, the Red Sox brass had the opportunity to block the deal but chose not to. When Kazmir was put on the waiver wire, every team in the AL with the exception of the Yankees had the opportunity to claim...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Angels acquire two time All-Star Scott Kazmir

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The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a trade that sends left handed pitcher Scott Kazmir to Anaheim for minor leagues Alexander Torres and Matthew Sweeney. The Angels rotation receives a much needed boost with the addition of the veteran pitcher. Kazmir is 8-7...
>> angelswinblog.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

Rays Officially Trade Scott Kazmir to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Matthew Sweeney, Alexander Torres, and a PTBNL

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>> www.draysbay.com/2009/8/...
 

A Quick Note on Scott Kazmir

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>> www.draysbay.com/2009/8/...
 

More Pre vs. Post Disabled List Evalutions Of Scott Kazmir

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More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP 3 days ago: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Scott Kazmir follows through on a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in St....
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/8/...
 

Report: Scott Kazmir Traded to Angels for Alexander Torres and Matthew Sweeney

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Per MLB.com: The Rays will get pitcher Alexander Torres and third baseman Matthew Sweeney in return in the deal, which is expected to be announced later today. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/8/...
 

Kazmir Goes From Alabama to New Jersey to Rejuvenated in Anaheim

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by Ed PriceFiled under: Angels, MLB Playoffs, FanHouse Exclusive, American League Championship SeriesScott Kazmir's journey from Tampa Bay to Anaheim has been successful only because of stops in Alabama and New Jersey. Kazmir, scheduled to start Tuesday against the Yankees in Game...
>> mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/10...
 

Andy Sonnantine To Replace Scott Kazmir In Rays Rotation

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More photos » by Reinhold Matay - AP Browse more photos » While some (me) had hoped the Rays would tap Wade Davis to replace Scott Kazmir in the Rays rotation, the Rays have decided to go with an old favorite...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/8/...
 

Rays Beat Rangers Behind Scott Kazmir; Move Within Three of Wild Card

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More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP This is like the fourth different "smashed wall" pic from the homestand. I don't know what's going on here. Browse more photos » ...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/8/...
 

Pat Burrell and the Scott Kazmir Trade

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The general theme that has lingered from the Scott Kazmir trade is that the Rays simply could not afford to keep him beyond this season because of financial constraints. When we say "financial restraints", there have been two schools of thought: 1. If the Rays want to keep...
>> jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

Kazmir and Peterson

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Scott Kazmir credits biomechanical analysis and Rick Peterson for turning around his season. Part of Peterson’s help was that he created a baseline for Scott when he was in the Met’s minor league system: The lab had baseline information on Kazmir from when Peterson took...
>> baseballmusings.com/?p=4259...
 

The 2009 DRB Awards: The Scott Kazmir Memorial Award

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More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP I took five glances at this and it still looks odd. Browse more photos » Also known as: the best starting pitcher on staff. This one should be a lot more...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/9/...
 

The Aftermath of the Scott Kazmir Trade

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I have taken a few days to write a post about the trade of Scott Kazmir for multiple reasons. The trade supposedly fell through at one point I needed proper time to read about low level minor league talent that I do not have an in depth knowledge of The inclusion of the player to...
>> rayhawkreview.com/2009/08...
 

Is Scott Kazmir Returning To Form? A Look At Pitch Location & Selection

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More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP about 1 month ago: Tampa Bay Rays starter Scott Kazmir pitches against the Florida Marlins during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 27, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla....
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/8/...
 

Scott Kazmir 'Loses' Homecoming Game

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>> www.draysbay.com/2009/7/...
 

What Did The Rays Lose By Replacing Scott Kazmir with Wade Davis?

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More photos » by Rob Carr - AP 10 days ago: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis works against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Baltimore. The Rays won...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/9/...
 

ANAHEIM – If the Angels are interested in trading for Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir — as F...

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ANAHEIM – If the Angels are interested in trading for Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir — as Friday's rumors indicated — it's news to them. Kazmir's name has not surfaced in their meetings. --- He would not seem to fit the Angels' needs, but...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/7/...
 

A (Not So) Wild Scott Kazmir Appears!

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More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP about 1 hour ago: Tampa Bay Rays starter Scott Kazmir pitches against the Florida Marlins during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 27, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla. ...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/6/...
 

Win-Win Shituations

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I’m not making any predictions about how Scott Kazmir’ll do tonight, and sadly I won’t be around to join in on tonight’s B&C live blog hosted by Maas. But I know that no matter what, Devil Ray Town will come out winners.  Either our boy does us proud...
>> www.bugsandcranks.com/davidch...
 

Anaheim is indeed interested in Scott Kazmir, spurred on by input from pitching coach Mike Butcher,...

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Anaheim is indeed interested in Scott Kazmir, spurred on by input from pitching coach Mike Butcher, who once held the same position with Tampa. via MLBTRl
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/7/...
 

Rick Peterson's Kazmir

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More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » Scott Kazmir has looked pretty sharp since returning from his DL stint/reunion with Rick Peterson. How sharp? Let's compare his #'s from 2006-2009...
>> www.draysbay.com/2009/7/...
 
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