Archive for January 7th, 2011

  • Matt Garza Traded To The Cubs For Fuld And Four Prospects

    January 7, 2011 at 10:42 am 83 comments

    [Update] Bruce Miles confirms that Fernando Perez is the outfielder the Rays are sending to the Cubs. [Update] Bruce Levine is now reporting that the deal is done pending physicals. Levine confirms the five players listed below from the Cubs. He adds that the Cubs will receive a minor league […]

     
  • Two Years Ago On Rays Index

    January 7, 2011 at 10:30 am 0 comments

    Two years ago on Rays Index we were amazed to learn that Major League Baseball allowed JC Romero to pitch in the World Series against the Rays. 2008 World Series Champs: Philadelphia Phillies* [Rays Index] Likes(0)Dislikes(0)

     
  • Rays Kicking The Tires On Manny Ramirez

    Rays Kicking The Tires On Manny Ramirez

    January 7, 2011 at 9:00 am 7 comments

    Craig Calcaterra translates a Tweet from Enrique Rojas about Manny Ramirez… “In the previous days, 2 people in Manny’s inner circle have mentioned that Rays have shown some interest in him. This could be completely unfounded, but it is an interesting possibility.” Yes, please. But let’s temper our excitement for […]

     
  • [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Touchdowns, Eric Chavez And The Last Of Sheff (Hopefully)

    [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Touchdowns, Eric Chavez And The Last Of Sheff (Hopefully)

    January 7, 2011 at 7:11 am 0 comments

    The Rays have signed former Red Sox and Mets outfielder Chris Carter — all he does is catch touchdowns — to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Carter a left-handed bat, hit .263 with 4 home runs and a .317 OBP in 100 games with the […]