Jun 06
One year ago on Rays Index we noticed that James Shields’ punching motion looked very similar to his pitching motion.
James Shields’ Arm Only Knows One Motion [Rays Index]
Archive for June 6th, 2009
Jun 06
Three years ago on Rays Index we told you that most of the “experts” were projecting the Rays to select pitcher Brad Lincoln, with the 3rd overall pick. Lincoln ended up going to the Pirates with the next pick. Lincoln has finally made it to double-A this season. The Rays drafted some kid named Evan Longoria. We hear he is doing pretty good.
Draft Day 2006 [Rays Index]
Jun 06
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 predicts who we will name the Sunburst Player of the Game the most times prior to the all-star game, will win two tickets to a second-half game. Runners-up get their choice of a t-shirt. [Click HERE for rules]
Check Marc Topkin’s blog for the starting lineups.
Jun 06
We appeared yesterday on SNY TV’s “New York Baseball Today” with Ted Berg to preview this series with the Yankees.
Jun 06
Durham 4, Toledo 1. James Houser improved to 3-1 after holding Toledo to 1 run in 6.2 innings…Justin Ruggiano was 2-4 with an RBI and 2 Ks.
Birmingham 6, Montgomery 0. Ryan Morse gave up 6 runs in 3 innings…Chris Mason pitched 3 shutout innings of relief in his first appearance back in Montgomery…Montgomery managed only 3 hits.
Daytona 6, Charlotte 1. Darin Downs pitched 6 shutout innings, striking out 8 and walking 2…Cody Cipriano was 2-4 with a double and is now hitting .331.
Bowling Green 5, Asheville 4. Nick Barnese, part of the Rays next wave of pitching prospects, made his 2009 debut, striking out 7 and walking none in 5 innings. He allowed 1 run in 5 innings…Tim Beckham was 1-3 with a double and a walk. He also committed his 16 error.
Notes from Down on the Farm…
- Tommy Rafferty was promoted to Charlotte to make room for Nick Barnese. [Biscuit Crumbs]
