![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss CC’s Golden Glove, Maddon’s Papi Reversal And The ’96 Yankees](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hangover2-150x150.jpg)
The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. THE GOOD: John Jaso. Recently, any time the Rays would get the bases loaded with no outs, our initial reaction has been “oh crap.” But JJ [...]
![[DOWN ON THE FARM] Hellickson Picks Up Another Win](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-5407070242589623698.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Durham (DNP) Montgomery 11, Tennessee 5.Mike Prochaska as victorious in his first start since his demotion from Durham. He allowed 3 run in 6.2 innings…Ronnie Merrill and Gabby Martinez homered for the Biscuits. Martinez drove in 4 on 3 hits. Vero Beach 6, Tampa 5. Jeremy Hellickson improved to 5-0, [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] Rays Maintain Spot At Top Of Standings Despite Loss](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2494985956_1506127315_o.jpg)
Sorry guys…just the links today…Pulling double-duty over at MLB Trade Rumors. DEVIL RAYS WEBTOPIA… Don’t forget to VOTE for Carl Crawford to start the all-star game. If you haven’t voted yet today, go NOW! [MLB All-Star Voting] In case you missed it, the Rays have signed Scott Kazmir 3-year contract [...]
![[DOWN ON THE FARM] Evan Meek Could Be On His Way Back To Rays](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-4662503423238788204.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Scranton 9, Durham 5. Chris Mason has yet to adjust to life in AAA, dropping to 1-4 with his latest outing. In 6.1 innings, he struck out 7 but gave up 6 runs (5 earned)…Reid Brignac was 2-4 and hit his 3rd home run, a 2-run shot…Joel Guzman is sudenly [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] Michael Barrett Is No Longer A Free Agent](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-7747587823307831106.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Rays (66-96)The Rays are in the market for a veteran catcher to backup or split time with Dioner Navarro. One possible target that was mentioned in numerous circles is Michael Barrett of the Padres, a free agent. At the end of last week, Barrett decided to accept arbitration [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] Rays Lose Evan Meek In Rule 5 Draft](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-1272609730686971482.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Rays (66-96) DEVIL RAYS WEBTOPIA… The Rule 5 draft was held yesterday and the Rays selected Tim Lahey from the Minnesota Twins and then traded him to the Cubs. The Rays lost one player, as Evan Meek was taken with the second pick by the Pirates. [Baseball America] [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The Price For Scott Kazmir Keeps Going Up](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-8257613687076314569.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Rays (66-96)If the Rays want to sign Scott Kazmir to a long-term contract, they may want to do it sooner rather than later, because the price keeps going up. Jake Peavy signed a contract extension with the San Diego Padres that will guarantee him $65.5 million over the [...]
Indianapolis 9, Durham 1. JP Howell was roughed up for 9 runs (7 earned) in only 4 innings. Calvin Medlock pitched 3 shutout innings, with no hits, but did walk 2 and struck out none. Evan Longoria hit his third home run since being promoted to AAA to account for [...]
Durham 2, Charlotte 1. After Chris Richard tied the game with a 1-out single in the bottom of the 9th, Shawn Riggans knocked in the winner with a 2-out single. Mitch Talbot got back on track after 3 straight bad starts. He gave 1 run in 7 innings and did [...]
Durham 8, Toledo 0. Chris Richard continues his torrid start with 3 more hits including his 4th home run. He is now hitting .355. Jorge Cantu went 1-4 with 2 RBI and Wes Bankston added 2 hits including his 2nd home run. Jason Hammel had his third straight strong outing [...]
