Rays News & Notes
by Patrick L. Kennedy
on Apr 3, 2008 12:11 PM EDT
- The Tampa Tribune reports that the hairline fracture in IF Ben Zobrist's left thumb still has not healed; it is an ailment that could keep him out until mid-April. Zobrist will be checked out again on Monday.
- According to the same article, OF Jonny Gomes is scheduled to make his first start of the season tonight in Baltimore. He will be the third right fielder the Rays have used in as many games. Gomes' only plate appearance this season came last night as a pinch hitter for Cliff Floyd in the ninth; he popped out into shallow center to end the game. Gomes also saw the appellate hearing for his two-game suspension postponed until Monday in New York, making him eligible for play through the weekend.
- Shawn Riggans and Elliot Johnson will make their first starts of the season on Saturday in New York. They will be the Catcher and Designated Hitter, respectively, and will face Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte.
- Meanwhile, Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times says that RHP Grant Balfour has cleared waivers and will be given an outright assignment to the bullpen in AAA Durham. Whether he accepts that outright assignment is not yet known, though the Times reports that he stands to collect a $175,000 salary should he do so.
- Lastly, Marc Lancaster of the Tribune writes that chances are less than good that tonight's game against the Orioles will be played, thanks to a 90% chance of rain. Lancaster further speculates that the make-up opportunities for a rain-out today could be slim, with August 21st being the only logical one in his mind as it is a mutual off day.
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I hate rain
There is a good change tomorrows game in NY will be rained out as well.
by SuperB on Apr 3, 2008 12:34 PM EDT 0 recs
2 in a row would always suck
"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC
by Matt Bishoff on
Apr 3, 2008 12:52 PM EDT
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Supposedly there is a chance
That all three of the games in New York could be in peril due to inclement weather.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on
Apr 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT
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Gotta love
Helliot getting his first start against the Yanks
"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC
by Matt Bishoff on Apr 3, 2008 2:41 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah I don't quite get that.
I can't possibly imagine the Rays can't find a better place for Johnson to play with the lineup they're going to go with.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on
Apr 4, 2008 4:07 PM EDT
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