![[EVAN LONGORIA] Dirtbag-O-Meter: Evidence Suggests Decision Already Made To Send Longoria To Minors](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2298020895_e55f4dd586_o.jpg)
We call him The Dirtbag because of how he plays and because he played college ball at Long Beach State whose baseball team has the coolest mascot in sports…The Dirtbags. The biggest question mark for the Tampa Bay Rays in Spring Training is whether or not Evan Longoria will be […]
![[THE HANGOVER] If Zobrist Is On DL, Bench Appears Set](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-6088328179097534836.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Rays (7 days until Opening Day) We have a busy, busy day planned here at RI, so be sure to check back early and often…Yesterday: Tampa Bay Rays 10, Reds 9. The Good: The two players that the Rays will rely on to be power sources in 2008, […]
![[TWO STEPS OR DIE] Maddon Will Have Trouble Winning With This Roster](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/2167379437_9d2be4a359.jpg)
Last year the Tampa Bay Rays picked up Joe Maddon‘s two-year option. In reality it was a one-year deal as few teams are willing to enter a season with a manager that only has one year left on his contract. In 2008, Papa Joe and the Rays will either take […]
![[EVAN LONGORIA] Exploring Reasons Behind Evan Longoria’s Probable Demotion](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-8633886004955377179.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Before Spring Training began one of the biggest concerns the Rays expressed over the potential promotion of Evan Longoria was that he had yet to experience a prolonged slump in the minor leagues. The Rays wanted to see how their top prospect would handle a situation knowing it will eventually […]
![[EVAN LONGORIA] Dirtbag-O-Meter: 8 Days Until Opening Day](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2298021061_e01541449f_o.jpg)
We call him The Dirtbag because of how he plays and because he played college ball at Long Beach State whose baseball team has the coolest mascot in sports…The Dirtbags. The biggest question mark for the Tampa Bay Rays in Spring Training is whether or not Evan Longoria will be […]
![[THE SUNDAY MORNING REVOLUTION] Rays Will Face Jeremy Guthrie On Opening Day](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-6530850011873601018.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Devil Dogs (8 days until opening day) DRG here again to get you through the weekend… Yesterday: Tampa Bay Rays. Rained out. DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA… Jeremy Guthrie will be the Orioles opening day starter against the Rays on March 31. The O’s are yet to reveal the remaining […]
![[2008 TAMPA BAY RAYS] Rays Rotation Comprised Of Not-So-Fab Five](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-4192180306672999225.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
So much for that so-called “Accountability”-thingy that Joe Maddon kept talking about. The Rays have announced that Jeff Niemann has been optioned to the minors and the rotation to start the season has been set. The Rays’ rotation is officially set, with the expected five guys in there—if in a […]
![[EVAN LONGORIA] Dirtbag-O-Meter: 9 Days Until Opening Day](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2298021029_ea4148660f_o.jpg)
We call him The Dirtbag because of how he plays and because he played college ball at Long Beach State whose baseball team has the coolest mascot in sports…The Dirtbags. The biggest question mark for the Tampa Bay Rays in Spring Training is whether or not Evan Longoria will be […]
![[THE SATURDAY MORNING REVOLUTION] Sonnanstine And Hinske Look Like Locks For Roster](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-4443716603503491795.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Devil Dogs (9 days until opening day) DRG here again to get you through the weekend… Yesterday: Yankees 2, Tampa Bay Rays 1. The Good: Andy Sonnanstine laid claim to one of the final rotation spots, but tossing 5 shutout innings, allowing only 3 hits and 2 walks […]
![[HAPPY HOUR] Rays Could Use Sonnanstine In The Bullpen](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-4128707407630220835.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Rays (10 days until Opening Day) Night game tonight. No BJ Upton or Akinori Iwamura until Sunday. Andy Sonnanstine gets the start. A solid outing would probably secure his spot in the rotation if there is still any doubt. Evan Longoria will start at third base. If the […]
