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5/14: NYY (19-21) at RAYS (23-16)

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays, May 14, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


New York at RAYS

7:10; FSN Florida
RAYS RADIO/1250 AM

Pitching Matchup:


IP ERA + K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS WHIP G/F P/IP
NYY RH M. Mussina
43.1 4.36 94 4.15 1.04 4.00 1.45 .743 1.20 1.59 15.72
RAYS RH J. Shields
51.2 3.14 132 6.79 2.09 3.25 0.35 .627 1.14 1.18 14.81

GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MVP is Senor Shields

Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!

by Sandy Kazmir on May 14, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP: Shields

Let the good time roll, and keep rolling

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Loving the early game thread.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jamie Shields is awesome

Mike Mussina is not
Go Jays!

by lailaihei on May 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

headline on mlb.com…

“Manny makes memorable catch as sox face o’s”

Manny Ramirez tracked it down at the wall, high-fived a fan, then spun and doubled up the runner at first.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this game worries me,

Shields has a HORRIBLE record against the Yanks:

0-5, 33.1ip, 49h, 30r, 29er, 10hr, 8bb, 24k, 7.83era

even though, he starts on my fantasy team.

so, Shields for MVP…

by davidsmarch on May 14, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shields MVP

Tonight he is throwing a no-hitter. I’m calling it

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If he throws one

I will promise you a post on DRB

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jay Payton

just hit a grand slam off Okajima in the 7th to put the O’s up by 3.

by Vin on May 14, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rough,

Okajima had been lights out so far…

by davidsmarch on May 14, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He allowed

73% of inherited runners to score before tonight.

by Vin on May 14, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He crushed that ball..

It was a laser. PEW PEW PEW.

www.citadel-insurance.com

by SeanDubbs on May 14, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.raysindex.com/2008/05/scott-kazmir-sternberg-hints-that-rays.html

OH GOD YES

Also, I hope nobody minds I post this from another Rays blog.

by P Brady on May 14, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell no I don't mind.

If this is true I’m going to be SO HAPPY.

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And since Kaz has experienced injury and winning

I think you’ll see him sign lower than most expect

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking more of 4 yrs, 50 mil

with 2-3 options for 15MM+, and a buyout of a couple mil after the base of 4

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

New thread up for discussion.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it true that Kaz wants Santana type money?

Does he deserve it?

I say he derserves big money, but I don’t know about Santana type deal.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably wants it

Doesn’t deserve it…

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't we all...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, I hope nobody minds I post this from another Rays blog.

Why would we?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MVP

Shields

www.citadel-insurance.com

by SeanDubbs on May 14, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My gut tells me to with Fernado Cortez,

Coming back by popular demand to have a whale of game…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was listening to mike and the mad dog also…sternberg said he has had season tickets to the mets for the last 20 something years and grew up a yankee hater. he also said he named his son after Koufax. Didn’t really say much else beyond what Cork Gaines reported

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just can't bring myself to listen to those two.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they’re dumb, but, they’re pretty much all baseball.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's not a coincidence, Jacob = Jake. Conspiracy!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Never been to New York, plus I’m 25….He’s barely over 40. He would’ve had to start very young…

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orioles 6 Red Sox 3

It’s a final.

www.citadel-insurance.com

by SeanDubbs on May 14, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One full game behind now

Let’s add to that tonight….

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Balfour in Durham

17 inn

25so

0.00 Era

4 hits

7 BB

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Please come home Grant.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell

My guess is that Balfour had the job locked up in ST until he had that string of bad outings and Dohmann had the string of good outings.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Salas and Balfour = Bye bye Glover and Hammel?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Doubt it

Hammel and Glover serve as “long men” on the team, yet I think Howell is the only reliever to have multiple multiple-inning stints.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wheeler...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PTI is ignorant

Tony and Wilbon both had the Rays winning under 81 games, just because they didn’t know who played for them….

This just shows you the “experts” that fill ESPN

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PTI is ignorant

Tony and Wilbon both had the Rays winning under 81 games, just because they didn’t know who played for them….

This just shows you the “experts” that fill ESPN

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that’s fine. as Larson once said, ‘let the rays are our little secret.’

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cornhiser hates the Tampa Bay area.

He once wrote that all Tampa Bay has to offer is, to paraphrase, “endless rows of Waffle Houses”.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homer, will you let Jacob back on the blog...

Thank you….

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn Homer

He should read the “No Homers” sign on this GDT

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what about the prostitutes and strip clubs

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strip clubs too.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"endless rows of Waffle Houses"

... perfectly describes the gulf coast of Mississippi.

Longlorious.

by RATW on May 14, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All ready?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jl and myself have a common love...

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's one of your better photoshops

I still laugh at the Bondschiro picture.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not mine.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TMI!

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question:

Is D’ohboy really worse then Rayes? He wasn’t exactly lights out here people. He did cost us a sweep against the Os in April.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reyes still has a good K rate i think.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still King 1 per inning.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s good. More K’s = less balls in play.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

especially later in the game in relief.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rays are to make an announcment @ 6:45....

Line up…

Yankees
Damon LF
Abreu RF
Jeter SS
Giambi 1B
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Ensberg 3B
Molina C
Mussina P

Rays
Iwamura 2B
Crawford LF
Upton CF
Pena 1B
Longoria 3B
Floyd DH
Navarro C
Gross RF
Bartlett SS
Shields P

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what kind of announcement?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Rays rejected the return of Meek by the Pirates in exchange for cash considerations—but technically speaking, it isn’t a trade. However you slice it, the Rays got some money from the Pirates and allowed them to hold onto the reliever. —Lancaster

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also on ML’s blog—Nathan Haynes cleared waivers and can now chew on whether to go to durham.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s win this game. Because if we win, we’ll be in the AL East leas in St. Louis for sure.

by Orlando Rays on May 14, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rays to announce new Kazmir deal

It sounds as if the Rays and Scott Kazmir have come to terms on a long-term contract.

The team said it will make an announcement at 6:45, and that is expected to be the topic.

by P Brady on May 14, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where did you hear this?

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to get out more...

Would it be cool, hell yes! ... but one foot at a time…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it sure would be a boner killer if they announced Al Reyes was activated.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes. Earlier today.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I thought you meant he didn't know

And that wouldn’t happen, it’s already been announced lol

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would be funny....

in a really shitty way…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is the announcement going to be on FSN?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's DEFINITELY Kazmir from what I've heard.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't link to email.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought for sure Kid K would be the first to go.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

as in traded.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

will RJ throw his chair through his wall if that is the announcement?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but I'd be disappointed if we re-signed Garza/Sonny/Jackson at this point.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Based on the structure/finances of course.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

6:45

Keep refreshing “the heaters” blog FOLKS!

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is WDAE gonna air it?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 years plus options apparently.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't have one.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't link to email.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't give me excuses, give me results dammit!

mahahahaha!

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully it isn’t “Rays to present financing plans to city”

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH GOD YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

The Rays and ace LHP Scott Kazmir have agreed on a four-year contract extension, which will guarantee the lefty $28.5 million and has a maxium value of approximately $39.5 million.

by P Brady on May 14, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOH

I’m wondering if its 4 years then options, or 2-3 years and optionsI’m guessing its 4 + options

by Cory Alexander on May 14, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was told options, dunno anything more.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2012 season is a team option.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So it was literally 3 years + an option.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

RJ has very good sources

If he says it’s Easter, color your eggs

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This buys out one year of FA?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Two.

Since he would’ve been a FA after 2010, now he can’t be a FA until after the 2012 season.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets go win a ballgame now!

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what up – rshadow here

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes so

I heard there was going to be punch and pie?

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's "Moose" Hunting season!

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

c’mon shieldsy

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

over...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m gonna go with 20k

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you asking us?

over?

B Rad the Ray Fan

by B Ray on May 14, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roger, Roger.

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on May 14, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And don't call me Shirley.

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on May 14, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, Stewie said they won’t be able to retain everyone…I guess the upton and crawford rumors are gonna start up soon

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Please don't talk like that...

My heart can only take so much.

B Rad the Ray Fan

by B Ray on May 14, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who knows anymore.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon Aki...keep proving me wrong

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What got into Giambi?...

HGH.

B Rad the Ray Fan

by B Ray on May 14, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you know, that... "stuff"

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh that was a triple

at least we know now what opposing teams feel on a nightly basis

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Kazmir feels a “pop” in his elbow tomorrow i’m gonna be pissed.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can’t help but be skeptical

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kaz is talking with Porterfield...

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

About what he's supposed to not do anymore

At least we don’t have to worry about him smoking….which he doesn’t!!!

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andy we heart you

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He doesn't like to be called Andy

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im the one that told you that

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what the fuck was that

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

his arm is horrible.

I remember his 9 hopper from first earlier this year

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yet

You said Andy…

Kinda makes you look bad, huh?

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

im a huge asshole

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh

That was random, we were just saying something you told us and Andrew has even told me.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So basically

he said BJ isn’t signing a long term deal

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BJ

Doesn’t want to. Either does his brother

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't blame either of them

Especially Justin. Bossman will get over 100 million. I could see Justin getting A-Rods first contract money.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

huge block Navi

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Navi is younger right now than posada was when he was called up

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Posada was a late bloomer.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Posada was a converted catcher. I believe he was a SS or 2B before he was a catcher.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, he played a total of 2 games in a non-catcher position in the minors. Both OF.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what happened there?

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how much ass do you link Longo....

is getting around town these days?

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not as much as Friedman should be

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's got a girlfriend.

Let’s pretend that means something.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea if she is or isn't.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i've seen her..

smoking hot brunette

by UFfitz56 on May 14, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know the rule

Once you hit the big money you upgrade your woman

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mean....

Some players, though it’s dwindling by the day, have morals.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

like Benny Boo Zobrist

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my guess is tomorrow

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He won't be married if that's his attitude.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is shields looking?

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I swear

I saw Friedman one night at Doll House

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shift that.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How opposite field Batman!

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sexson would be all over Mussina right now

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How'd you know about Sexson's attraction to Moose?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

High pitches right down the middle are target pitches….

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was surprised BenZo wasn’t the pinch runner last night

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blasphemy!

Noone has the speed that Gomes has…

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not too surprising... BenZo replaces the DH... what if Bartlett or Aki had gotten injured...

We would need to keep him as reserve for the INF as we needed to keep Riggins for a reserve for C….

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Floyd is a beast

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cornelius!

You singles-hitting stud, you!

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Big Red!

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

godmanit floyd. you’re going to get hurt.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Foley.....ugh

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Foley....

someone needs to give him a field sobriety test.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought

Hickey got the DUI?

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did

I just fear Foley is under the influence when we have base-runners, especially ones like Floyd.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is Floyd thinking

Throwing is the one thing Melky can do really well

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i dunno. floyd should have been out by a mile and he wasn’t out by that much.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF he ran worse before the surgery

he mustve been running backwards

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's score some runs boys...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i am straving

And I am on dinner duty tonight. Suggestions?

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are you cooking? or buying food?

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pasta is quick and easy fix...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

chop up onions and peppers...

w/ afredo… wa-la…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

Sounds solid. I might get some cuban food

by joshinmexico on May 14, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Step 1: take a dump in a cup

Step 2: serve warm

serves 2 people

by Albertrayon on May 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Always a good choice

Cuban pork, w/ Black beans and yellow rice is money!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

chicken in the oven is easy, just takes a while...

pre-heating the oven… waiting for the chicken to cook…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even though Gross struck out

It took at least 5 pitches to get him out….

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Shields,

1,2,3 inning…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you hear Magrane...

...suggest Veecking the traded-in hats? He said they should have a bonfire.

by Orlando Rays on May 14, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As long as he keeps it in the park and doesn't have any runners on when he hits

I’m fine….he seems to be the only Yankee hitting anyways. Wonder when he’ll go down with another injury.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goddamn Mortal Kombat Reject

You blemished Shields’ streak, asshole!

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What is this thing on Shields' statline?

I do not understand what “ER” is….

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ask Edwin

Oh wait, he doesn’t know either.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GlovER knows all about them.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait,

What is Glover’s ERA right now? Sub-2 for no apparent reason?

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glover lover.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Far from it

If we could bring up Balfour right now for him, I’d be ecstatic.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Dohmann was giving up runs at an unexplicable pace…kinda like a pinball machine on “TILT”

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How embarassing, Bleepton

You got K’d looking by a pitcher that should be getting hammered with his underpowering pitches.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pena's 2-2, attaboy

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've been fairly

unimpressed by Aki’s range at 2nd so far this year. He looks good out there, but he sure doesn’t get to much out there.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's still new to the position

Upton still looks crappy and doesn’t call off many people at CF, but he’s decent enough.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not saying he's not good

Just he doesn’t have that much range.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shields with 5ks...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought I just saw Eli in the dugout

It was Aybar, but I had to do a double take.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh...

The Yankees just matched their run total for the last 2 days in 5 innings.

Let’s get some Runs, guys

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We will...

we are better then these guys…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

68 pitches... not so good...

Come on Shields… perhaps I am spoiled though…

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't that 13 pitches per inning?

Not that bad, though not exactly on a CG pace.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Rays

You win tonight and ESPN will be all over you.

by Sorry About Dresden on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is that a good thing really?

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aren't they already?

If we win, they glorify us

If we lose, they say “same old Rays”

We can’t really “win”

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing they'll donate the 4,800 hats to a charity or something.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was away for a while, were any yankee hats being traded in?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mo isn’t available tonight.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

must get to bullpen.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now let's hope that Joba can't pitch either

I’d be happy if we were forced to face LaTroy and Farnsworth

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why can't Cano just die?

Can’t we have Johnny “Cage” Gomes decapitate him?

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We got this fo sho

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Note to Aki:

You remember that you’ve got that hitting streak going, right?

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jinx...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that possible?

How does one jinx a hitting streak?

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mention Joe DiMaggio

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

d'oh

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um, Aki....

What the fuck were you swinging at?

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on BJ...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh...

Anyone else here?

What happened to the ump? What is this walk thing?

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he is pissing me off as well...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 14, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we are all in awe

of Mussina’s “greatness”

by RayFanNY on May 14, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck that

I was in more awe with Halladay than this schlub posing as Mike Mussina.

Remember, we’ve beaten the Yankees 2 days in a row against better pitchers.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Note my sarasm on the use of “greatness.”

Better do something though. It’s just about Joba-Mariano time.

by RayFanNY on May 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No MO

He’s not available tonight.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you guys see the manny high-five double play?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shields needs to get this monkey off his back.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

We need all our pitchers to be able to beat the Yankees…

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Pena whiffs....

He either Ks, hits a single or hits a HR these days.

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

c’mon big red.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's that?

Longoria draws a walk…..

C’mon Cliff…get him across…

by Jacob Larsen on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions