TROY PERCIVAL NEWS
Can the Angels Afford to Let K-Rod Walk?
May 23, 2008 by
Sports Muffin
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At the end of the 2008 season, Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez will be looking for a new contract. Seeing as he'll probably want something in the $14-million+ range, he may not get it from the Angels - especially considering the Yankees are expected to make a strong push for...
Can I Get a Closer Up in Here?
May 26, 2009 by
Pacman Jonesin'
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The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to roll without their closer Troy Percival and, uh, it’s not working out so well. Like, Monday night against the Indians, they were up 10-4 going into the 9th, and three guys including former Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen surrendered 7 runs...
Fantasy Bullpen Breakdowns - AL East Closers, Setup Men & Sleeper Middle Relievers
March 12, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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With saves always being a hot commodity in fantasy baseball and the holds category gaining in popularity, it is important to keep an eye on relievers during Spring Training. In the coming week, FSE will examine the bullpens of each Major League team and see who will be filling the...
Troy Percival All But Announces His Retirement
August 12, 2009 by
6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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Troy Percival is just about done according to a story at MLB.com.
Troy Percival paid a visit to the Rays' clubhouse on Tuesday and all but announced his retirement.
When asked if he was done, the veteran closer said: "I would venture to say that unless something miraculous...
Tampa Bay Rays Troy Percival appears likely to retire
August 09, 2009 by
TampaBay.com
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RHP Troy Percival hasn't made it official, but he is unlikely to pitch again according to manager Joe Maddon. Percival hasn?t announced his retirement, but after corresponding with him last week, Maddon is under the impression that his career is...
Percival's time in show seems over
August 12, 2009 by
Denver Post
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Troy Percival visited his teammates before Tuesday night's game with the Angels, and the Rays closer sounded every bit like someone who has thrown his last pitch in a major-league game.
Percival Leaning Towards Retirement?
August 09, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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When Rays closer Troy Percival hit the disabled list in May, we weren't sure if that would be the last time we'd ever see the righty. Well, according to Marc Topkin of The St. Petersburg Times, manager Joe Maddon recently spoke to Percival and is "under the impression...
Tampa Bay Rays Troy Percival: "I know I just physically can't do it''
August 11, 2009 by
TampaBay.com
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Rays reliever Troy Percival hasn't filed retirement paperwork yet but said Tuesday he knows he physically can't handle pitching any longer. "I still wish I was out there playing and what have you,'' he said this afternoon during a visit...
Rays' Percival all but retired
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The official arrangements have not been made, but Troy Percival has accepted the idea that he won't throw another pitch again in a major-league game.
Top 10 American League Closers
February 01, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Take a look at the pre-season closer rankings for the American League.
Injured Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival plans to retire
August 11, 2009 by
TampaBay.com
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The longtime star closer will finish his career as a Ray after 358 saves, eighth all time.
Rays Bullpen Backdraft
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by Chris O'Meara - AP
Joe Maddon has blazed a trail from the dugout to the mound as the Maddon March rages on in September.
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A backdraft is a situation which...
Fantasy Baseball Start or Sit
April 26, 2008 by
FantasyFanatics.com
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There are some great matchups coming up this week (Peavy/Webb, anyone?), but the problem is if you're a star pitcher who is facing another star pitcher, it is virtually impossible to make the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em list. But fear not, fantasy owners, there are plenty of other...
Is Troy Percival a Hall of Famer?
August 25, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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In Major League history, only seven pitchers rank ahead of Troy Percival on the all-time saves leader board.
Two (Lee Smith and Dennis Eckersley) are Hall of Famers. Two more (Trevor Hoffman and Mariano Rivera) are sure to join them. Another two (John Franco and Billy Wagner...
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...
Rays Alumni: The Dirty Little Secret that is Jason Hammel
October 22, 2009 by
DRays Bay
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by Ben Margot - AP
about 1 month ago:
Colorado Rockies' Jason Hammel works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in San Francisco. (AP Photo...
Counting Down To 70…. 64
August 02, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Our Devil Rays won their third straight game Friday night and 64th of the season.
AccuScore MLB Rundown: Brandon Webb is Unstoppable
May 09, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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Brandon Webb is proving he's the best pitcher in the National League, both in real life and in fantasy. The right-hander won again Thursday night to move to 8-0. Other interesting pitchers had good nights including Daniel Cabrera and Edwin Jackson, and Michael Bourn is terrible...
Closers' absence felt in bullpen
The Rays knew from last season the intangible benefits Troy Percival brought to their bullpen, and they were just beginning to get a feel for Jason Isringhausen's contributions in that realm.
Tampa Bay Rays Off Season Report
November 28, 2008 by
Baseball Reflections
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Season Wrap Up
Who would have imagined that the newly renamed Rays would have made history in 2008? After finishing last in the AL East in 2007, they finished first in 2008, surpassing the mighty Yankees and Red Sox with their 97 wins. Not only did they win the AL East, but they...
Percival out of retirement
June 29, 2007 by
St. Louis CardinalsÉthe Blog
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Troy Percival, after taking nearly two years off for "retirement", is back to lead the Cards to the World Series! La Russa has promised not to work him too hard, but the Cards really need him. They've been below .500 for the majority of the season and several members...
B-Ray-ves Report: Garza Gobbles
April 10, 2009 by
Blue Workhorse
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In this "B-Ray-ves Report," we take a look at the Rays taking an early 2-1 season lead over the Red Sox while the Braves had a off day to travel home for Friday's home opener:
Yesterday's Scores:
Atlanta - off
Tampa Bay - 4
Boston - 3
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Week 5 Diamond Waiver Wire Gems
April 28, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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Another one of FIO's weekly baseball articles, staff writer Tim Hays gives you some waiver wire players who you should be paying attention to. Whether you're streaming guys at a position or need a fill-in due to injury, these are the players to look at for a pick-up.
White Sox-Rays Odds Preview
April 16, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Tropicana Field. The White Sox will give the ball to starter John Danks in this one. Lefthander Danks is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Rays will...
Rays Unlikely To Acquire Closer
October 09, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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The Rays don't find adding a closer realistic this offseason, executive VP Andrew Friedman told Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. Friedman's said the Rays are more likely to add two or three late-inning relievers who can handle high-leverage situations. The plan...
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