Archive for April 5th, 2009

  • The 2009 Tampa Bay Rays 25-Man Roster

    The 2009 Tampa Bay Rays 25-Man Roster

    April 5, 2009 at 5:10 pm 2 comments

    Your 2009 Tampa Bay Rays opening day roster…

     
  • A 2009 Projection In Which Tampa Bay Rays Finish 122-40

    A 2009 Projection In Which Tampa Bay Rays Finish 122-40

    April 5, 2009 at 3:00 pm 2 comments

    We have had some discussion here recently about projection systems. A recent look at several systems suggests the Rays will win about 90 games this season and finish third in the AL East. This, and a recent article in the Orange County Register got us wondering…What is the full potential [...]

     

  • Jason Hammel Traded To Rockies; Niemann Is 5th Starter

    April 5, 2009 at 1:04 pm 1 comment

    It’s official, Joe smith of the St. Pete Times is reporting that the Rays have traded Jason Hammel to the Colorado Rockies for double-A prospect Aneury Rodriguez. Hammel said he has been informed by the Rays he’s been traded to the Rockies. Though he was appreciative the Rays gave him opportunities, Hammel [...]

     
  • A Look Back At The Hour That Almost Brought Jason Bay To The Rays

    A Look Back At The Hour That Almost Brought Jason Bay To The Rays

    April 5, 2009 at 11:27 am 9 comments

    At the trade deadline last season, the Rays came precariously close to striking a deal with the Pirates for Jason Bay. In fact, the deal was so close, that one writer reported that the deal was done. We won’t mention which writer, *cough* Bill Chastain *cough*. In the end, the [...]

     
  • Rays Have Deal In Place With Rockies, But Questions Remain

    Rays Have Deal In Place With Rockies, But Questions Remain

    April 5, 2009 at 11:00 am 0 comments

    [Update 11:35am] Joe Smith says a Rockies scout was in the stands to watch Hammel pitch today and Smith has some quotes from Jason Hammel about the possibility of being traded. “I haven’t heard anything,” Hammel said. “It’s been pretty rough actually. I’m just trying to not think about it. We’re [...]

     
  • [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Upton At The Top, Aki At The Bottom And Jennings Jump To AA

    [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Upton At The Top, Aki At The Bottom And Jennings Jump To AA

    April 5, 2009 at 10:46 am 0 comments

    Time to bring back the GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. THE GOOD: The Game. Ok, it was just a spring game, but we always gain pleasure from beating Philadelphia in anything…Pat Burrell. [...]