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  • The Zobrist Condundrum

    The Zobrist Condundrum

    May 10, 2011 at 8:15 am 16 comments

    Over the last few weeks there has been an awakening surrounding Ben Zobrist. With his 10 RBI day a few weekends ago and his sudden hot streak, Zobrist once again has the Rays Community all aflutter. After being mired in a yearlong slump in 2010 and sleepwalking through the first [...]

     
  • The Case Of The Rays Disappearing Clutchiness

    The Case Of The Rays Disappearing Clutchiness

    June 16, 2009 at 12:00 pm 8 comments

    A couple of weeks ago, we showed that, in contrast to the 2008 Rays, the 2009 Rays were underperforming their Pythagorean record. That is, despite leading the American League in runs scored, and run differential, the Rays were still just a .500 ballclub. After sweeping the Nationals, the Rays are [...]