James Houser

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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] Zobrist Named IL Player Of The Week

  August 6, 2008 at 3:03 pm 0 comments

  Durham 9, Richmond 6. Heath Phillips made his 2nd start for the Bulls and gave up 2 runs in 5 innings…Juan Salas pitched 2 perfect innings with 4 strikeouts and Scott Dohmann got his 17th save with a perfect 9th…6 different Bulls had at least 2 hits including Justin Ruggiano [...]

   
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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] John Jaso Homers And Drives In 6 For Bulls

  August 4, 2008 at 11:21 am 2 comments

  Charlotte 12, Durham 7. Jeff Niemann gave up 2 home runs and 4 runs (3 earned) in 5.1 innings. He struck out 3 and walked 2…John Jaso was 2-4 with a grand slam, his first triple-A home run. He drove in 6 for the game and is 17-46 (.370) in [...]

   
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  [TRADE DEADLINE] What Do You Like Better..Christmas Or Trading Season?

  July 23, 2008 at 3:03 pm 9 comments

  Yesterday we presented our updated Trade Value Index (TVI). With a little over a week until next Thursday’s trade deadline, rather than take a look at the players the Rays may target we will take a look at the players most likely to be sent packing should Andrew Friedman and [...]

   
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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] Chris Mason Moved To Bullpen

  July 9, 2008 at 8:49 am 0 comments

  Norfolk 7, Durham 5. Mike Prochaska dropped to 2-4 after allowing 4 runs in 6 innings. He struck out 3 and walked 1…Chris Mason was bumped to the bullpen and gave up 3 runs in 2 innings on 4 hits and 2 walks. He did not strike out a batter…Elliot [...]

   
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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] 10 Rays’ Prospects Named To AAA And AA All-Star Squads

  July 3, 2008 at 7:32 am 0 comments

  Durham 7, Charlotte 1. Jeff Niemann may have used the motivation of Mitch Talbot’s promotion to fuel his best start of the year, a complete game effort in which he allowed 1 run while striking out 12 and walking only 1 batter. Niemann threw 107 pitches, 74 for strikes…Justin Ruggiano [...]

   
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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] Talent Or Need? Posey Or Alvarez? Rays Undecided?

  June 1, 2008 at 11:36 am 1 comment

  Pawtucket 14, Durham 7. Jeff Niemann gave up 10 runs in 4.2 innings including 4 home runs. Jon Weber, Justin Ruggiano and Elliot Johnson homered for the Bulls. Reid Brignac was 1-3 with his 20th double. Carolina 7, Montgomery 6. Chris Nowak and Gabby Martinez homered for the Biscuits. Martinez’ [...]

   
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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] Second Straight Strong Outing From Mitch Talbot

  May 6, 2008 at 7:28 am 0 comments

  Durham 1, Pawtucket 0. Who woke up Mitch Talbot? Talkbot had his second straight start without allowing a run. He went 7, giving up 4 hits, striking out 8 and walking none…Grant Balfour struck out 5 of the final 6 batters of the game, for his 3rd save…The Bulls got [...]

   
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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] James Houser Ejected After Hitting Matt LaPorta

  May 3, 2008 at 10:47 am 0 comments

  Scranton 6, Durham 1 (game 1). Ben Hendrickson gave up 2 runs in 4.2 innings…The Bulls had 2 hits, both singles. Both came in the 4th when Elliot Johnson scored on a Reid Brignac base hit. Scranton 4, Durham 3 (game 2). After tying the game in the top of [...]

   
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  [DOWN ON THE FARM] Scott Kazmir To Make Rehab Start Tonight

  April 18, 2008 at 12:08 pm 1 comment

  Columbus 11, Durham 8. Mike Prochaska was touched for 7 runs (6 earned) in only 4 innings…Reid Brignac and Fernando Perez were both 1-5. Montgomery 10, Tennessee 5. Richard De los Santos picked up his 2nd win of the year with only 1 run allowed in 7 innings. He gave [...]

   
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  [THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON REVOLUTION] Joe Maddon Is Infatuated With Edwin Jackson

  March 1, 2008 at 1:11 pm 0 comments

  Tampa Bay Devil Dogs (30 days until opening day) DRG here again to get you through the weekend… Just the links for now. I have a few things coming up later. DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA… The Rays are at home today against the Jays. One surprise in the lineup as Cliff [...]