Gabe Kapler

• Gabe Kapler Was Chosen Top Web Gem

  April 22, 2009 at 8:30 am 4 comments

  Gabe Kapler’s divind catch to end the third inning last night was the top play on ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight” Web Gems. Fast forward to 1:08 for Kapler’s catch. BBTN Web Gems For April 21st [ESPN]

   

• Who’s Hot, Who’s Not: Week 1

  April 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm 10 comments

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  [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Dirtbag’s Hot Bat, The Ghost Of Baserunning Past And A More Comfortable Giraffe

  April 11, 2009 at 8:56 am 7 comments

  Time to bring back 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: Dirtbag! Evan Longoria homered twice and is absolutely locked in right now. that is 4 home runs on the season [...]

   

• Perez Pays ‘Web Gem Tax’, Out 3 Months, Blames New Glove

  March 12, 2009 at 12:00 pm 0 comments

  The news on Fernando Perez is not good. Marc Topkin is reporting that Perez dislocated his wrist diving for a ball two days ago, and he will be out 3 months. Perez says the injury likely occurred because he is using a longer glove this spring. Perez said he knew [...]

   
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  [THE HANGOVER] Rays To Unveil Alternate Jersey Today

  January 18, 2009 at 12:00 pm 1 comment

  Click on image for a larger view The Tampa Bay Rays will be unveiling their new alternate jersey later today. Above is James Shields sporting the new threads (click here for The Duke wearing the new jersey). Besides the new color, the sunburst is 40% larger than on the home [...]

   

• Rays Sign Gabe Kapler To Be Gabe Gross’ Other Half

  January 18, 2009 at 10:00 am 0 comments

  Marc Topkin is reporting that the Rays have signed Gabe Kapler to a one-year, $1 million deal. The same Gabe Kapler who is the only player in major league history to tear his Achilles Heal while running the bases after a teammate’s home run. Right field is now going to [...]

   
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  [THE HANGOVER] Kazmir And Howell To Pitch In World Baseball Classic

  January 16, 2009 at 11:26 am 5 comments

  A couple of quick programming notes…We will be back later today for our weekly look at the 2009 roster lineup and payroll projections. After that we will be working on some changes around here. As a result, at some point this weekend, we will be offline for a few hours. [...]

   
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  [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Upton’s Shoulder, His Dog, A Gross Contract And Beef K

  January 15, 2009 at 10:41 am 10 comments

  BJ Upton hopes to be in the opening day lineup in Boston, but cautions that he may not join the team until they return home from their roadtrip a week later. Upton has been warned that the potentially cold weather in Boston and Baltimore opening week may cause his surgically [...]

   
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  [THE HANGOVER] Rays To Unveil Alternate Jersey Today

  January 14, 2009 at 11:08 am 12 comments

  Click on image for a larger view The Tampa Bay Rays will be unveiling their new alternate jersey later today. Above is James Shields sporting the new threads (click here for The Duke wearing the new jersey). Besides the new color, the sunburst is 40% larger than on the home [...]

   
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  [THE HANGOVER] Rays May Have Helped Red Sox Save Money

  January 13, 2009 at 11:30 am 1 comment

  It was 41 years ago today that Johnny Cash performed live at Folsom Prison. So the iPod will be all Johnny Cash, all day. But if listening to too much Johnny Cash seems depressing, worry not. Today is also Rubber Duckie’s Birthday! Too much information? DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA… Rob Neyer [...]