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5/21: RAYS (27-19) at OAK (24-23)

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RAYS at Oakland

3:35; NO TV
RAYS RADIO/1250 AM

Pitching Matchup:

IP ERA + K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS WHIP G/F P/IP
RAYS RH A. Sonnanst. 57.2 4.53 90 4.68 1.72 2.73 0.94 .760 1.28 1.26 14.25
OAK LH D. Eveland 53.0 3.23 118 6.62 3.91 1.70 0.34 .651 1.28 1.38 15.98

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

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grrrr

Not that we’ll be able to watch it.

Interesting, Eveland and Sonny have identical WHIPs. I smell a regression to the mean for the A’s pitcher.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on May 21, 2008 12:41 PM EDT   0 recs

MVP = Sonny Pwnage Maximus

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 12:52 PM EDT   0 recs

It is on MLBtv

But will it be blacked out even though it isnt on local TV here?

by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2008 1:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Survey Says

Yes

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 1:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’ve had the same argument all year. Half the games are on FSN which is not carried by Bright House in Orlando. Half the games are at home which is blacked out on MLB.tv. I watch religiously and end up having to Gameday it (which I am starting to lean more towards as the pitch cam is super awesome, and they now have video clips minutes after RT), but obviously watching it live is where it’s at. I get out of work at 5 so I could not possibly get to the Trop for first pitch. I am sure this is the plight of 1,000s of other people in Orlando. We need solutions from the clowns in charge.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 1:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

DirecTV is your friend

Barring that, you should be able to get Comcast, or you’ll have to wait for AT&T U-verse.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on May 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My guess is that because their TV deal is worth much more than thier internet deal

so making the games available over the net undermines their bottom line.

STILL, you think on days where they games are not available in the home market it would make sense for them to unblock the games, they could make even more money is people are buying cable and mlbtv.

by JI on May 21, 2008 1:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

So you're sayin its about money

Who woulda thunk it?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 1:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The stated policy

Is to protect advertising revenue for the local carriers, and to encourage fans to come to the park. But on away games when there is no home TV provider, it makes zero sense…they have been very slow in reviewing their policy

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-blackouts040608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Based on the level of security

(or lack thereof) I think the policy is much more about MLB saving face should a local TV station sue them for lost revenue streams.

by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2008 1:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also

While there is no doubt MLB makes more revenue off of their TV deals than the internet, they probably make a much higher profit margin over the internet. They are selling a product that a third party has actually paid them for the right to create, and all they pay for is the bandwidth.

by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

MVP: Pena

He is due to make contact sooner or later

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

by Matt Bishoff on May 21, 2008 1:24 PM EDT   0 recs

I will Paypal $100.00

To anyone who lives outside of the state of Florida and is willing to set up an MLBtv account for me ($79.95)

....Taking matters in my own hands.

by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2008 1:27 PM EDT   0 recs

I'd do it....

but I already have one attached to my CC. Also, I get blacked out for O’s games….

by rglass44 on May 21, 2008 1:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

weird

talk about nudge-nudge wink-wink…thanks

by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2008 1:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I may have to try it

I always thought it was by your billing address

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on May 21, 2008 1:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

it's the credit card billing address...

I have gotten games in Tampa on my computer because my billing address is outside of florida.

by rglass44 on May 21, 2008 2:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I use it

to get around FOX blackouts, or local blackouts when I am somewhere where there’s no access to cable. It might have been based on billing at one time, but it is now based on IP address.

by JI on May 21, 2008 2:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

*#$^#*@& Cards...

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn you bad dancer....

Pujols for President ‘08

Mound Visit

by Mound Visit on May 21, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That series pissed me off.

Because of that series, and the lack of talent from the Brewers, the Rays are 1 game back of the Sux. That annoys me.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It was exciting baseball though....

I cheered on every play

Mound Visit

by Mound Visit on May 21, 2008 3:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I wish I could say the same thing.

But, it is what it WAS. So let’s have some fun and go for the dominate sweep over the Moneyballas’

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

MVP: Sonny

This season has been a blast.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 2:13 PM EDT   0 recs

MVP - Sonny

God I wish I could watch this game! Two games I can’t stay up for, then the one during “normal” hours is blocked. Unreal…

by stpetelawyer on May 21, 2008 2:45 PM EDT   0 recs

Ha!

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 2:59 PM EDT   0 recs

How bout that loser with the whistle last night.

That had to be the most annoying thing I have heard during a game. It sounded like a fire alarm going off for 3 hours. How could the people around that tool not beat his ass?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 3:04 PM EDT   0 recs

The cowbells are used in certain moments when the crowd is loud anyhow

Like two-strike counts or certain clutch situations, the whistle was non-stop.

"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 21, 2008 3:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

MVP Navi

I’m going for a repeat victory.

B Rad the Ray Fan

by B Ray on May 21, 2008 3:08 PM EDT   0 recs

has anyone tried myp2p.eu?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:12 PM EDT   0 recs

to see if they are broadcasting it

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

how the heck is this game not on tv? the saturday game isn’t on tv either. what are these people smoking?

by matthan on May 21, 2008 3:12 PM EDT   0 recs

im not home but it looks like you can watch the feed here

http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=12892&part=sports

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:14 PM EDT   0 recs

usually takes a few minutes to load up but it should work

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The links are dead anyone else having this problem?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 3:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

holy crap it looks like it is on myp2p

by matthan on May 21, 2008 3:15 PM EDT   0 recs

everytime i try

it keeps saying “this account has been suspended”, even though i just registered…. wtf?

by davidsmarch on May 21, 2008 3:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I saw that myself David

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 3:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Same here.

B Rad the Ray Fan

by B Ray on May 21, 2008 3:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dang. did you’ll download TVANTS?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nope but when I get off of work I will be sure to do that

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that’s prob why it’s not working.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

although sometimes it doesn’t work anyway.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

CC day off?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:19 PM EDT   0 recs

i think we need his LF defense.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah

should be fun seeing Gomes out there…

by davidsmarch on May 21, 2008 3:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

At least Gomes is better the Cust

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cust = E. Brown

I didn’t see the vote but Brown must have been MVP last night right?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

agree

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jon Gomes is under the baseball every time

Gomes 600 AB = 300 SO

Is is that far fetched?

Mound Visit

by Mound Visit on May 21, 2008 3:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gomes 600 AB = 75 HR

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 3:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gomes is being played like a veteran at the end of his career.

He is a young guy with a lot to offer. Will he hit .280? Probably not. Could he hit 40 home runs. I could see that. Either use him or waive and let Ruggiano play.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah right....

I will give him 35 maybe…most pitchers are not left handed

How many men are going to be stranded on third?

Mound Visit

by Mound Visit on May 21, 2008 3:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

If he is not given a opportunity more then once every other week

I can’t honestly tell you.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well if its Beej he would get picked or caught 4 feet from the bag

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2008 3:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Seeing as he has 1188 career AB's

and 382 K’s, its ridiculously far-fetched. He’s striking out a lot this year…ill give you that. But you’re getting ridiculous with your Gomes criticisms.

by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think we should get rid of Gross and bring Ruggs back up.

Today would be a perfect opportunity for him. Righties are hitting over .300 against Everland. But, he sits in Durham collecting dust.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:22 PM EDT   0 recs

In other news:

The Devil Rays beat the Yankees 10-6

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Huh?

B Rad the Ray Fan

by B Ray on May 21, 2008 3:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

In Tampa.

The Tampa Yankees lost to the Vero Beach Devil Rays 10-6.

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good deal.

That sentence has a nice ring to it. “Yankees lost to the… Rays.”

B Rad the Ray Fan

by B Ray on May 21, 2008 3:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I like the sentence:

“Rays have a winning record”, or “Rays are in the hunt for October.”

In the Name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on May 21, 2008 3:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i cant believe they gave navi a double on that

9 = 8

by websterjtc on May 21, 2008 3:29 PM EDT   0 recs

check out mlb.com

the home page says it is only on mlb.tv, but I imagine it is blacked out.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who min