![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss More Great Pitching, The Return Of Wolverine, And The Perfect Attendance Storm](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/capture_20120820_213337-150x150.jpg)
The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. RAYS 5, Royals (boxscore) THE GOOD: Jeremy Hellickson. Hellboy had a nice mix of pitches last night, getting 10 swing-and-misses on 4 different pitches, including 3 out [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Longo’s Shape, Dirtbag’s Signature, And Ruggiano’s New Home](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/icon_11855278-150x150.jpg){kind=icon}
According to Marc Topkin, Evan Longoria will report to camp “10-15 pounds leaner and considerably looser, emphasizing flexibility over strength.” The goal is to avoid injuries that have limited Longoria’s playing time in previous years. Over course, every year dozens of players show up to camp in the best shape [...]
Finally, the Jason Bartlett trade to the Padres is official. The Rays will send Bartlett and a player to be named later to the Padres for four players. In addition to Adam Russell and Cesar Ramos, who were the original participants, the Rays will also receive infielder Cole Figueroa and [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Flirtations With Jenks, The Bartlett Trade And Another Compensation Draft Pick](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/447100822007_White_Sox_v_Royals-150x150.jpg)
Despite an earlier report that the Rays and Bobby Jenks were close to a deal last night, Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rays are just one team in on the closer. Rosenthal says there is “heavy action” on Jenks (which almost never a good sign for the Rays) and that [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Sheff, Ramos And Crawford’s Bookstore](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/781090824232_Phillies_v_Mets-150x150.jpg)
It is no mystery that Gary Sheffield wants to play for the Rays. What we don’t know is how interested the Rays are in Sheffield. Now comes word that Joe Maddon had dinner with Sheff last Friday. Maddon clarified that it was just “to get to know him better” and [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss The Bartlett Trade, Dude Is Back And No Cliff For The Yankees](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/50663225_Devil_Rays_v_Angels-150x150.jpg)
Wondering why the Rays still haven’t announced the Jason Bartlett trade as being official? Well, we now (probably) know which pitcher is holding up the deal. Cesar Ramos is listed as being on the DL for his Mexican League team and hasn’t pitched in a nearly a month (big hat [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss The Next Bautista, Choate’s Suitors And Garza Vs Greinke](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/AAH10072009_Blue_Jays_v_Royals-150x150.jpg)
On this date one year ago, the Blue Jays signed Jose Bautista to a one-year, $2.4 million contract. Not many people took notice until Bautista started hitting home runs at a Ruthian rate. He would finish the season with 54. You can be certain, that the Rays are hoping to [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Screwing The Fans, Ignorant Chicago Media And Keeping Garza](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/AAH10100106_Rays_v_Royals-150x150.jpg)
In case you missed it late last night, Carl Crawford agreed to a seven-year, $142 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. Yes, the Red Sox. —- Why did the Rays raise the ticket prices for an entire section by 65 percent? Was it because that section is filled with [...]
[UPDATE] Jason Bartlett has been traded to the Padres for relief pitchers Cesar Ramos and Adam Russell. Joel Sherman says the Rays will trade Jason Bartlett and that it could happen tonight. He adds that it is down to the Padres or the Pirates. [Twitter]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Pena Signing With The Cubs](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/7492315_Devil_Rays_v_Orioles-150x150.jpg)
Carlos Pena’s days with the Rays are officially over. Ken Rosenthal, who apparently never sleeps, reported at 3:00 this morning that Pena has agreed on a contract with the Cubs. The deal is for one-year and $10 million. The deal comes on the heels of Scott Boras’ second meeting with [...]
