Archive for July 3rd, 2009

Jul 03

The Sunburst Player Of The Game Pick ‘Em

Sunburst of the Game Cork Gaines 13 Comments »

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.

Jul 03

One Year Ago On Rays Index

The Archives Cork Gaines 1 Comment »

One year ago on Rays Index we told you that many in Red Sox Nation were unhappy about the Rays use of “Sweet Caroline” after the Rays swept the Red Sox. However, we thought it was a slightly different song the Rays played.

Sweep Caroline…Good Times Never Felt So Good [Rays Index]

Jul 03

The Daily Poll: Rookie Of The Year

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Jul 03

[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Some RI Love, A Minor Trade And Howell As Hoffman

BJ Upton, Carl Crawford, John Meloan, JP Howell, Winston Abreu, Zorilla Cork Gaines No Comments »

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click above image for boxscore

The image at right comes via National Geographic (thanks Jordi).

For those that missed the Twitter update, Mrs. Prof planned an anniversary trip for us to Big D to catch some Rays. I am not even lyin’. Totally her idea. The schedule here is a bit up in the air. But we will be sure to keep things updated on the Twitter feed.

DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA…

  • Some Rays Index Zorilla t-shirt love from Ted Keith at SI.com. Guess that is one way to keep us from jumping on his back for his low ranking of the Rays. [SI.com]
  • There is a new Rays blog. Stop on by and welcome them to the neighborhood. [Dock of the Rays]
  • The Rays traded Winston Abreu to the Indians for minor league reliever John Meloan. Abreu had been designated for assignment last week and had to be traded or released. [The Heater]
  • Marc Lancaster looks at JP Howell and how he is becoming the de facto closer. Joe Maddon likens Howell to Trevor Hoffman. [Tampa Tribune]
  • Joe Smith writes about the Gabe O’ the Day platoon and how it is finally starting to click. [St. Pete Times]
  • Dick Scanlon of the Lakeland Ledger notes that the Rays are winning in a diffent way as compared to last season. [Lakeland Ledger]
  • Chad Orvella has signed with the Royals and been assigned to double-A. [MLB Trade Rumors]
  • Joe Maddon Sucks now says Joe Maddon is managing “like a winner.” Our head just exploded. [Joe Maddon Sucks]
  • BJ Upton and Carl Crawford…the best duo in baseball? [Fox Sports]
  • Joe Smith also looks at the havoc created by having BJ Upton and Carl Crawford at the top of the order. [St. Pete Times]
  • Some wishful headlines for the Rays. [Trop It Like It's Hot]
Jul 03

Down On The Farm: Matt Joyce Homers In 4th Straight

Albert Suarez, Andy Sonnanstine, Reid Brignac Cork Gaines No Comments »

Durham 8, Charlotte 6. Andy Sonnanstine, in his first start for Durham since 2007, allowed 2 runs in 6 innings on 7 hits and 1 walk. He struck out 3…Dale Thayer picked up his 12th save…Reid Brignac went 0-4…Matt Joyce went 2-3 with a double and his 10th home run. It was the 4th straight game in which he homered and 5th in the last 8.

Montgomery 5, Jacksonville 4. Desmond Jennings was 1-3 with 2 walks and his 29th stolen base…Joe Gaetti hit his 2nd home run.

Brevard Co. 9, Charlotte 4 (gm 1). Cody Cipriano went 1-3 with a walk and an RBI…Henry Wrigley drove in 2 with a single and a double in 4 at bats.

Charlotte 2, Brevard Co. 1 (gm 2). Austin Hinkle allowed just 1 run in 5 innings…Cody Cipriano was had a single and 2 walks in 3 plate appearances.

Bowling Green 5, Rome 0. Nick Barnese allowed just 2 hits in 6 shutout innings. He struck out 3 and walked 3…Tim Beckham was 1-5 with a triple and an RBI.

Vermont @ Hudson Valley. (ppd. rain)

Danville 5, Princeton 4.

Notes from Down on the Farm…

  • Reid Brignac has been named to the IL all-star team. [Triangle Offense]
  • Albert Suarez is going to need Tommy John surgery, joining Wade Townsend and Jake McGee as top pitching prospects that needed the surgery. [Rays Prospects]