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Tampa Bay Rays @ Pittsburgh Pirates


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Edwin Jackson 4-6 15 15 0 0 0 0 89.0 89 43 43 9 42 57 4.35 1.47

You know who's open to the whole changing positions/lineup slots for the good of the team thing? B.J. Upton. He's batting leadoff tonight and Marc Lancaster provided this quote from Upton:

 

Joe Maddon approached Upton last night about moving up to the top of the order and “it was a pretty quick answer for me,” said the center fielder.

But he's not a team leader or anything like that, nope.

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MVP = Upton!

Love Beej in the leadoff spot. It just makes sense.

by stpetelawyer on Jun 28, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Best players need to get the most ABs

So Upton/Longoria being in the top 3 is great.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 28, 2008 5:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MVP: The Tarp!

No, I have to go with BJ on this one! Let’s go Rays!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Line-up!

Upton CF
Crawford LF
Longoria 3B
Hinske RF
Pena 1B
Navarro C
Aybar 2B
Bartlett SS
Jackson P

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Beej steps up

Definitely liking him in our lineup all the more

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question: CC Sabathia...

if the stanks were to trade for CC who would they trade? Do they have anyone that the Indians would want, aside from Jeter and A-Rod?

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd imagine Joba is untouchable.

Possibilities: Hughes/Tabata

Kennedy/Tabata/Jackson

Cano/Tabata or Jackson or Kennedy

by P Brady on Jun 28, 2008 5:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MVP Jackson

His pitching will be Mediocre, but he’s going to make up for it on offense.

by Cory Alexander on Jun 28, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jackson for our RF!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 5:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

White would be better

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 6:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did that go right over your head?

Because that reference was extremely random.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 6:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I asked if she’d be better as a furry. Is there a problem?

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 7:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dude

you can’t even see anything, lighten up.

by Gator80 on Jun 28, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I meant flagged as a race joke.

You haven’t been around too long if you take me seriously on flagged/banned comments.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sorry

you’re right I only recently jumped on this bandwagon.

by Gator80 on Jun 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We have a bandwagon?

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup heard on the radio today

that Rays merchandise is selling like hotcakes.

by Gator80 on Jun 28, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

To think I used to get heckled when wearing my Rays gear in:

Vegas, NYC, LA, Arizona, and even out at my local 7-11.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There was an article this morning in my local paper about the Rays.

Local paper for me = Arkansas

When Arkansas sports writers are penning articles about the Rays, it’s a good indication a bandwagon has or will form shortly.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 7:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love this line up

Really puts BJ and Longoria in a great position to maximize their talents.

I wonder what happens when Aki comes back. Especially if this line up dominates.

by matthan on Jun 28, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aybar @ 2B

This I am not liking. Hope he proves me wrong.

RJ is not an elitist douchebag who hates scouting

by ttnorm on Jun 28, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Elliot Johnson plays second.

I think Aybar will be fine. We had Wiggy at 2nd for the love of all that is holy!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jackson

Is he gonna dominate or get killed? We know it wont be somewhere in the middle

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So, how long is the delay? Is anyone saying?

Or does it look like the game will be out right canceled?

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

By the time the rain stops and everyone warms up, first pitch will probably be delayed at least an hour.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 7:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You still FAIL

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 Jun 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now you're made of awesome

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In Chicago

wishing the game would start. We need to stick it to this team and get ready for the showdown at the Trop. I don’t think this team will be looking ahead much so they should crush this team.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear Jesus,

If you’re up there, you will make a furry costume wearing fan run on the field and be visible on television, thank you.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 28, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   1 recs

oh he is dead serious....

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2008 7:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thank you .

Someone gets the joke!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just want you to know.

Good luck and we are all counting on you.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just make sure to keep Otto inflated

And the white zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in a red zone.

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 Jun 28, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

im not greedy

let us get 5 in with the rays up, i dont even need a full game!

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

second that.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That game started like the Spanish Inquisition

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Finally

Beej doesn’t get screwed at third

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Productive out

1-0 Rays

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dont be a snob

Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.

by St Pete Native on Jun 28, 2008 7:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you wouldnt trade your 27 outs for 27 runs?

by pmoc on Jun 28, 2008 7:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

or course we’re not..and obviously a hr would be better…but an out for a run is certainly productive….no one is saying an out to move a runner is a good thing..unless its moving him to home plate…

by pmoc on Jun 28, 2008 7:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree with most RJ...

But that was as productive an out as you can get…

by tallyray on Jun 28, 2008 7:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just for fun...

The run expectancy says that the Rays were in a worst position after the out than they were before. But of course that would be true.

Runners on 2,3 and 0 outs gives a run expectancy of 2.03
Runner on 3 and 1 out gives an expectancy of .97

So basically Longo changed the run expectancy by only .06 runs (considering the run scored). with his out. That has to be the smallest dropoff after an out possible.

by tallyray on Jun 28, 2008 8:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we got one.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jacksonville Red Caps... duh...

Negro Leagues

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

come on Pena

i want another 3 run 1st

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

awesomeness.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 7:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

I rec'd it

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's imagine Edwin Jackson is Satchel Paige

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

K!

That was quick

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

whats the forecast?

Should we expect another delay?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

6 outs.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

pitches.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Tonight's game brought to you in fur-raising high definition."

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 Jun 28, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So, apparently one of the producers is a furry.

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 Jun 28, 2008 8:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, all he's gotta do is

borrow the raymond outfit and head on over. Maybe he’ll sneak over in the 7th inning stretch for a quickie….

although they are on the road….

by chancedj on Jun 28, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damn

I thought Bartlet had a nice hit for a second

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Way to make him work, guys.

_>

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i don't think its very fair

that the Red Sox took losing out of their game. Up 4-0 again

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4-2 now

Carlos Lee single scores two in the bottom 3rd

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Once interleague play stops....

they should go back to losing. Heard on the radio that the AL is something like 140-80 and has really been on a tear the last couple days.

Overall it’s a .617 winning pct.

by chancedj on Jun 28, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

down 0-2

and walked him.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think Lester just got injured

There’s an injury delay after a single “deflected by pitcher Jon Lester”

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 Jun 28, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope, he's not out

But he just gave up a three-run homer. 5-4 ‘stros.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well

he had a good 1st inning

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gabe Gross has that one

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like the idea

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jackson's better than the Pirates' entire pitching staff

That would be a great straight-up trade

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YAY

bad pitching and bad luck = only 1 run

so awesome

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"A converted pitcher"

That explains a lot.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's not Felix Hernandez's grand slam

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hell yeah

Edwin walked on 4 pitches

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That would be ironic

The fastest player bunting the pitcher over.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What the hell?

We’re trying to bunt our pitcher over?

by Cory Alexander on Jun 28, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If they don't expect it...

there’s an even better probability it will work….especially with BJ’s speed.

by chancedj on Jun 28, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks a lot, Longo.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How about Jackson and Sonnanstine for Xavier Nady?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Too much for Nady.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i’d rather get bradley…

by pmoc on Jun 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ichiro

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The man needs to go back to Durham.

Totally not getting it done in the big leagues. I am kidding.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No need to say you're kidding

Most of us are good at detecting sarcasm.

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 Jun 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is that sacasm?

When was this? Did I miss a memo?

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They just recalled Van Benschoten and TJ Beam. Jason Hammel looks pretty darn good in comparison. Heck, Gary Glover looks good in comparison. Even Dewon Brazelton could get a call from this team, if anyone knew where he was.

In the meantime, Taubenheim is suddenly unhittable.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not a furry

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Only animal mascots

Junction Jack = Furry
Raymond = Furry
Dinger = Furry
Swinging Friar =/= Furry

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

does Raymond turn you on

Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.

by St Pete Native on Jun 28, 2008 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uhh...

I’m furry, not gay.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how about a girl raymond

Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.

by St Pete Native on Jun 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

just curious

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by St Pete Native on Jun 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're furry?

THANKS TO RUINING ALL MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD CARTOONS, JERK. ;_;

by P Brady on Jun 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol sensitive

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Raymond is a chick, right?

I heard Raymond is played by a woman, who is hot. This is per MB the usher at the sect. 144…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Will somebody please score some fucking runs?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions <