Archive for the ‘New Rays’ Category

Pen Savors A Pseudo Day Off

Monday, April 25th, 2016
Pitcher Jhan Marinez made his Rays debut Sunday, his seventh appearance in the majors.

Pitcher Jhan Marinez made his Rays debut Sunday, his seventh appearance in the majors.

After scuffling in the Bronx on Friday and Saturday, the Rays finally punched back Sunday and the bullpen enjoyed a pseudo day off in an 8-1 victory at Yankee Stadium. (more…)

This Year’s Miracle Bullpen Find?

Thursday, March 24th, 2016
Will Rays lefty Dana Eveland's 10th team be his best fit?

Will Rays lefty Dana Eveland’s 10th team be his best fit?

You just know the Rays will find a street-walking gem of a relief pitcher this year, maybe two.

One, however, is coming out of left field. (more…)

Experienced Webb Enters Mystery Bullpen Mix

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

Baltimore Orioles v Detroit Tigers

There’s a reason bullpens lead to night sweats for most managers and front-office types. (more…)

Midseason Waiting Game On Whitley

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

WhitleyRaysTommy John surgeries have swept through baseball, forcing clubs to scramble and whisper the Rosary. (more…)

Another Jim Hickey Revival Project

Monday, February 22nd, 2016
Rays' new Goodwill sweater

Meet the Rays’ new Goodwill sweater

For some in baseball, a sturdy suitcase is as important as a dependable glove. (more…)

New Shortstop Circus Begins

Saturday, February 20th, 2016
"Cabby" out. Brad Miller in?

“Cabby” out. Brad Miller in?

Don’t be surprised to see another turnstile at shortstop this spring. (more…)

Shoving Aside James Loney

Thursday, February 18th, 2016
James Loney won't be laughing about the acquisition of first baseman Logan Morrison

James Loney won’t be laughing about the acquisition of first baseman Logan Morrison

Back in 2013, when James Loney was a defensive savant, it would have been unimaginable to picture anyone else in a Rays uniform at first base for the foreseeable future. (more…)

Rays Add Defenseless Catcher

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
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It’s open season for base stealers when new Rays catcher Hank Conger is behind the plate

It’s amazing how catcher remains a paradox wrapped within an enigma. (more…)

Praying Pearce Continues Trop Power

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

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Steve Pearce tramped into Tampa Bay’s home with the Baltimore Orioles, trashed the place and left the Rays to pick up the broken glass and empty pizza boxes last year. (more…)