There may be no more team-first player in professional sports than Jonny Gomes. In that made-up dictionary people often cite (you know, the one with the pictures), next to “Team Player” is a picture of Gomes. But the Boston media, in a way only they can do, have planted the [...]
Yesterday it was reported in multiple outlets that Michael Kalt of the Rays compared the Tropicana Field population base to that of a minor league ballclub, noting that it is smaller than “eight AAA clubs.” The Rays have clarified Kalt’s comments. We have been told that he was referring specifically [...]
In the most damning statement made at today’s meeting with the Hillsborough County Commissioners, Stuart Sternberg said Major League Baseball has given up on the Bay Area. But the statement may not be as bad as it sounds (via Noah Pransky)… “MLB at this point doesn’t believe anymore in the [...]
[UPDATE] The Rays have clarified the comment made by Kalt. See an update HERE. [EARLIER] The Rays met with the Hillsborough County Commissioners today to discuss their stadium situation. Michael Kalt, who is leading the Rays’ quest for a new stadium, brought up a stat that has raised a lot [...]
Marc Topkin is reporting that the Rays “are set” to re-sign Luke Scott (via Twitter). So while most of has visions of other DHs dancing in our heads, the Rays decided to give Scott one more shot and hope he can stay healthy. The Rays will now have to cut [...]
The Rays are meeting with Hillsborough County Commissioners and Stuart Sternberg spoke about his intentions with the team moving forward. The message, if you choose to believe it, is that he isn’t going anywhere (via Noah Pransky)… “I expect to still own Rays in 2027…My plan when I bought the team was [...]
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com is reporting that Kyle Farnsworth has agreed to a 1-year contract with the Rays worth between $1.25 million and $1.5 million (via Twitter). There are also incentives built into the agreement, likely based on either games played or games finished. Yesterday it was reported that Farnsworth [...]
David Price may bring his newly acquired Cy Young Award to FanFest on February 16. That’s not odd. What is odd is that it appears Astro (his dog) now has a brother named Clarence… Rays fans what if I brought Clarence, cy young trophy, to fan fest?! Maybe have a [...]
Here are a few Thursday morning links… Stuart Sternberg is meeting with the Hillsborough County Commissioners today. If you want to follow along, check out Noah Pransky’s stadium twitter account. [@StadiumShadow] The Yankees have signed Dan Johnson to a minor league deal. [WFAN] Delmon Young signed with the Phillies for [...]
Jon Heyman is reporting (via Twitter) that the Braves have traded for Justin Upton, who now joins BJ Upton in Atlanta. Prior to the deal going down, BJ expressed his excitement at the possibility on Twitter… “Wow these [Justin] rumors have me excited. Please don’t tease me like this… Would [...]
