Archive for April 17th, 2009

  • Three Years Ago On Rays Index

    April 17, 2009 at 9:00 pm 4 comments

    Three years ago on Rays Index we told you about the Rays new “Cowbell” campaign. We laughed at the time…OK, we still giggle a little…but the campaign has stuck and many fans embrace it. I Need More Cowbell! [Rays Index]

     
  • The GBT Open Thread: Rays vs White Sox

    The GBT Open Thread: Rays vs White Sox

    April 17, 2009 at 3:00 pm 29 comments

    This gameday open thread will have two parts and it is all user-generated… Up until first pitch, use the comments section to predict who you think will be the Sunburst Player of the Game. (be sure to use a valid email address while leaving the comment). The commenter that correctly [...]

     
  • RAYSHEADS UNITE! Banner Ts In The Rays Index Store

    RAYSHEADS UNITE! Banner Ts In The Rays Index Store

    April 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm 0 comments

    Some may think it is ok to debate the merits of handing out rings to the champions of the American League. however, one thing we are certain of…Two banners is completely acceptable. So we have added new t-shirts to the Rays Index Store. Besides, this seemed like an excellent way [...]

     
  • Playing A Little Pepper: Week 2

    Playing A Little Pepper: Week 2

    April 17, 2009 at 10:00 am 2 comments

    FIRST INNING (A look back)… The Rays are 2-5 in their last seven games. In the two wins, the Rays scored 26 runs, but in the five losses, the Rays scored 11 runs…Should we be concerned about this lack of consistency being seen from the offense? It is tough to [...]

     
  • [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Niemann’s Potential, Balfour’s Velocity And Kevin Kennedy’s Flavor

    [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Niemann’s Potential, Balfour’s Velocity And Kevin Kennedy’s Flavor

    April 17, 2009 at 8:00 am 15 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: Jeff Niemann is close. Not sure we will tolerate too many more Edwin-esque one-bad-inning nights, but at this stage it [...]

     
  • Down On The Farm: David Price Limited To 65 Pitches In 2nd Start

    Down On The Farm: David Price Limited To 65 Pitches In 2nd Start

    April 17, 2009 at 7:00 am 5 comments

    Gwinnett 3, Durham 0. [Ed. note: Where the heck is Gwinnett and why do they have a triple-A ballclub?][see comments, thanks Chris] David Price was strong in his second start, giving up just 1 unearned run in 5 innings, but was removed after 65 pitches. He struck out 6 and [...]