Archive for November 12th, 2009

One Year Ago On Rays Index

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One year ago on Rays Index we wrote about Joe Maddon being named AL Manager of the Year, falling one vote shy of unanimous.

Joe Maddon Wins AL Manager Of The Year Award [Rays Index]

[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Hernandez To The O’s, Richard Not To AAA And More Burrell To The Cubs

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Just a few quick links on Sammy Sosa’s birthday. He is 41. His face is not.

DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA

  • We did a Q&A about the Rays off-season for Simon on Sports. [Simon on Sports]
  • Michel Hernandez has signed a minor league deal with the Orioles. With 4 catchers on the 40-man roster and the chance the Rays will add another veteran, there was little or no hope of Hernandez seeing any big league time with the Rays in 2010. [Baltimore Sun]
  • Chris Richard has declined his triple-A assignment and has chosen to become a free agent.
  • The Rays and Cubs continue to discuss trading Pat Burrell for Milton Bradley, but nothing sounds hopeful as both sides are still far apart on the most important issue, money. [MLB Trade Rumors]
  • John Romano addresses Carl Crawford’s future with the Rays and says a long-term extension “will probably never happen.” [St. Pete Times]