![[THE DUKE] Andy Sonnanstine Is El Duque’s Brother From Another Mother](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-3499166490596988235.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
One of the best indicator’s for future success in both young hitters and young pitchers is the ratio of strikeouts to walks. If a young hitter can maintain a ratio of 1:1 or better it is usually a good indicator that they make regular contact and understand the strike zone [...]
Toledo 3, Durham 2. Jeff Niemann had a strong 2008 debut, throwing 71 pitches (40 strikes) in 5 innings. He allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits and 2 walks. He struck out 5…Evan Longoria went 0-3. He struck out to end the first, grounded out, flied out and [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The Duke To Make ’08 Debut Tonight](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2402/2387498142_0452d0c0f6_o.jpg)
THE GOOD: The Rays did not lose their first series of the year. THE BAD: Successful teams win series, and the Rays blew their chance to win their first series of the year. THE TELLING: Fitting that the Rays are .500 after their first series. DEVIL RAYS WEBTOPIA… After last [...]
