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Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates, Jun 28, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


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 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 up reply 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 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 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 actions   0 recs

Pittsburg Pirates, and rain...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply 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 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 up reply actions   0 recs

Cano?

who would play second then for the Stanks? See, when looking at these names, I don’t really see anyone that I would go “yes this guy will help us out.”

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply 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 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 up reply actions   0 recs

rain delays aren't always bad!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

White would be better

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

Furry?

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions   0 recs

dude

you can’t even see anything, lighten up.

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

sorry

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

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

You still FAIL

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now you're made of awesome

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply 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 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 actions   1 recs

surely, you can't be serious

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

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

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply 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 actions   0 recs

second that.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

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

Productive out

1-0 Rays

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

you wouldnt trade your 27 outs for 27 runs?

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

im out of the loop

whats with the jerseys?

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

come on Pena

i want another 3 run 1st

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

awesomeness.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

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

I rec'd it

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

why dont we just agree

that BJ Upton is awesome?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

K!

That was quick

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

whats the forecast?

Should we expect another delay?

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

pitches.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

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

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

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, apparently one of the producers is a furry.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 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 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 actions   0 recs

Great...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

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

I think Lester just got injured

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

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply 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 up reply actions   0 recs

well

he had a good 1st inning

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

Gabe Gross has that one

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

I like the idea

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

hell yeah

Edwin walked on 4 pitches

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

Thanks a lot, Longo.

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

i’d rather get bradley…

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

Ichiro

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

way too much

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

No need to say you're kidding

Most of us are good at detecting sarcasm.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply 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 up reply 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 actions   0 recs

Not a furry

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

Uhh...

I’m furry, not gay.

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

just curious

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

lol sensitive

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

thats how he has all those dance moves

Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.

by St Pete Native on Jun 28, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rookie.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

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

He's scared of Pena and Navy

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now there's something you don't see everyday

Someone pulled off a bat fursuit

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Over 3,000 this year

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

issues.

just so we are clear.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you McLouth

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I take it was a good play.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That fly ball just died out there...

:(

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So did I

You’d think it’d carry in the juicy post-rainstorm air

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, we all make mistakes. We all do.

- Eddie Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on EJax...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Satchel

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KK!!

Bay’s the only guy he’s struck out thus far.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A specialized sci-fi convention

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, there are a surprisingly high number of women at cons

And most of the major fursuit designers are women

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lol'd

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strangely hot?

I’m so confused.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easy to tell the difference,

the ones without breasts are the women.

by Gator80 on Jun 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Nady.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trade Jackson for him

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on EJ

why couldn’t it just be 1-2-3

Nady wants to be a Ray

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This icon is so ironic tonight...

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice one for Bartlett

Barely in the park

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First-pitch swing by Beej

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The first pitch was a strike anyway...

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

First pitch Carl

Not missed.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And CC doing what CC does.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6-5 in Houston

Pence just missed a ball in RF.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that was anticlimatic...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

offense is sleeping again

this isn’t a good sign but we need you EJ

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On this day in 1970

was the last two games at Forbes Field. After a road trip, during which one of the final touches was to move the statue of Honus Wagner from new stadium to old, they opened Three Rivers Stadium on July 16, 1970.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ummm.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was Navy's fault

for calling for the pitchout

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck

are we supposed Jackson 3-1?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday says Ball 2 was a strike

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 balls, 3 balls, 3 balls

remember the 1st inning Jackson? That is what you are supposed to do.

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like that one-pitch fly to BJ

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright

everything was hit hard but only 1 run

problem is it’s official and rain is picking up

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good But...

El Rally Killer is up.

by Cory Alexander on Jun 28, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can we please score this guy...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

get him in

do not fuck up

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tie game!

NAVY!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now comes

the onslaught ….

by Gator80 on Jun 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you doing, Navy?

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 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why the fuck

did Navarro just try to steal?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on boys...

we need more…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

'cause he can't grow a beard

He only gets whiskers

When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.

by Guinness on Jun 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did it so that we would

have the bottom of the order starting next inning, it is subterfuge, very canny, hit them where they aren’t looking.

by Gator80 on Jun 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

argh

would of been 1st and 2nd 1 out…..althought Bartlett would still be the hitter

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even close

What a pathetic pickoff attempt

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if he actually gets a hit

is Jackson gonna come up?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Navi

The pitcher never gave him a look, got a good jump just a little to slow (maybe a slow track)

by geotom on Jun 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well that would of been a run

they can’t let EJ hit now

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First and third

for Edwin Jackson =.=

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Verrry nice scramble back by Barty

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seems like we should have a couple of runs this inning by now

When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.

by Guinness on Jun 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least hes working hard here

since for some reason he has owned us

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well fuck

we should be winning

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well its a new game

Edwin Jackson vs Pirates bullpen now

advantage?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Red Caps.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boston up 9-6 now

When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.

by Guinness on Jun 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

coming up next...

another 10 run inning…. starting with another 3 run bomb by Longo

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that would be nice.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy

3 balls? I can’t believe it!

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you think people in Boston...

watch our scores the way we watch theirs, or do they still think we’re a joke?

When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.

by Guinness on Jun 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice one, Satchel

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

The Boston fans in my office tend to measure their success (recently) in games ahead of the Yankees as opposed to games ahead of the second place team.

When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.

by Guinness on Jun 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

everything is getting hit far

as long as the OF’s get them…

out and 10 run inning. I am down for that

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3

even if he did get smacked around

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

starting to watch that team that has Delmon Young

10 in a row, another team right there for the WC now. No thanks to Young, however.

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather be underestimated by BoSox fans

than just estimated… like the Yanks

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello I'm Carlos Pena

I don’t hit the ball to the opposite field
I don’t hit for average
And I don’t know what Left Field is.

by Cory Alexander on Jun 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its really coming down

im surprised there isnt a rain delay right now

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the Yankees are pussies

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upton keeps trying to bunt today

hit it out of the goddamn stadium and start hitting HR’s like crazy

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pathetic AB

that was uglier than Navarro’s steal attempt

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Fuck you Edwin, you good-for-nothing piece of shit,” Mendicus was overheard as saying while angrily clicking the “Refresh” button on his web browser 14 times after pitcher Edwin Jackson loaded the bases with three straight walks. “Throw the ball over the goddamn plate. I need a win here, you idiot. I’m getting killed in wins.”

by P Brady on Jun 28, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was that really the top of the order?

Jason Bartlett looks much better than those guys tonight

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Red Caps!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Houston Rally?

1st and 3rd no outs…..

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stop with all the balls

how did he even pitch that well in the 1st? it seems impossible

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Fuck you Edwin, you good-for-nothing piece of shit," Mendicus was overheard as saying while angrily clicking the "Refresh" button on his web browser 14 times after pitcher Edwin Jackson loaded the bases with three straight walks. "Throw the ball over the goddamn plate. I need a win here, you idiot. I’m getting killed in wins."

by P Brady on Jun 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

walk

LaRoche sucks, come on.

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and no outs for the Astros

with a guy on second

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Fuck you Edwin, you good-for-nothing piece of shit,” Mendicus was overheard as saying while angrily clicking the “Refresh” button on his web browser 14 times after pitcher Edwin Jackson loaded the bases with three straight walks. “Throw the ball over the goddamn plate. I need a win here, you idiot. I’m getting killed in wins.”

by P Brady on Jun 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP WITH THE 3 BALL COUNTS

he wont get lucky forever

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Fuck you Edwin, you good-for-nothing piece of shit,” Mendicus was overheard as saying while angrily clicking the “Refresh” button on his web browser 14 times after pitcher Edwin Jackson loaded the bases with three straight walks. “Throw the ball over the goddamn plate. I need a win here, you idiot. I’m getting killed in wins.”

by P Brady on Jun 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you know edwin

there are other things you can do besides throw a ball or throw it down the middle

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah we saw it coming, hard hit balls the last couple innings.

sometimes i wonder why we don’t turn it over to the pen at the first sign of trouble, and not wait til it’s too late.

by davidsmarch on Jun 28, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's up with...

the whole Pitrates/Crawford uniform tonight. With the standard Pirate helmets it kinda ruins the whole “throw back” thing

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Obviously this is hindsight

But why did Cliff Floyd not pinch hit for Jackson with 2 men on? That seemed like a terrible move by maddon

by GenghisJohn on Jun 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he wanted edwin to get on 1st

and make a terrible steal attempt. thats why

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it's okay we can get the run back..

come on Red Caps… get it together out there. Come on boys.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Gomes!

I’m running out of excuses for keeping you

by stpetelawyer on Jun 28, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do it here

i don’t feel like facing Matt Capps

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Raise your hand if....

You ever thought you would be doing these four things on a Saturday in late June… intensely watching the Rays play the Pirates, blogging while watching it, simultaneously rooting for a 9th inning comeback by the Astros, and thinking about how to get playoff tickets in the fall?

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

i did not expect this at all from Gomes

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOWOWOW

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and he did it

Gomes got my love back!

He only recently lost it, always loved the guy and now he gave me a reason to!

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Rays get a PH HR from GOMES

it is now ties 3-3

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gomes owned him

but I am hoping Marte continues to help the Rays later this season….

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

15 pitch at bat?

Very impressive

When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.

by Guinness on Jun 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wiggy, Quintero, PH due for astros

that doesn’t sound good

yay for pena!!!!

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Frijole!!!

Took awhile for dem bats to start up. But like my mama always says…..better late than never

by Rays Rule on Jun 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we need to get Pena in

and if it gets to that, hope Percy isn’t an asshole. fuckin useless out there by Navy

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is so gay

PLZ get a 2 out hit

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH YES.

Gabe Gross= MR CLUTCH.

by Cory Alexander on Jun 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gabe vs. LHP ... dammit.

It is possible to use the backup catcher every once in a while.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get em Gross

He likes the theatrical game winning hits (even though its the 8th)

by Rays Rule on Jun 28, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gabe Gross thought the ball looked pretty

how about we dont blow the tie this time?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LL guy popping in here to say:

That was a ridiculous at-bat by Johnny Gomes. And the Astros have two men on with two out and Lance Berkman up in the bottom of the 8th.

Go Rays! Win the World Series!
Go Mariners! Win the #1 Draft Pick!

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jun 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it needs to mentioned again

how amazing was that Gomes AB?

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Other than me, I agree.

But my best work is confined to music reviews, sadly.

Nobody can get the MOJO RISIN’ quite like Sullivan, though.

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jun 28, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes! Wheeler

nice to see you wheeler

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ASTROS TAKE THE LEAD

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jun 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

I know I know

by Rays Rule on Jun 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lance Berkman = THE SHIT

2 run double, Astros lead 11-9.

Carlos Lee at bat.

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jun 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSSS!!!! I SMELL 1ST PLACE

CAN YOU IMAGINE, RAYS IN 1ST PLACE IN JULY? IF YOU HAD TOLD ME THAT IN SPRING TRAINING I WOULD HAVE ASKED WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING AND WHERE CAN I GET SOME!!!

by Rays Rule on Jun 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Valverde

will hopefully do his little gay celebration tonight

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not that I have anything in particular against Red Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen

But fuck you, Red Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen. You got pwned by one of the best hitters in baseball.

I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.

by esoteric on Jun 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ERA isn't all that important

But when people use it to say “Hey __ isn’t so bad” I throw it out there to say “Hey, he’s been lucky.”

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh

Valverde is no lock down closer. Better than Percy but would still get us nervous too often

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny K's

2 more outs and they actually will lose a game

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lowell homer

Valverde would make you need your tums also

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Longo.....

Earn your freakin’ name right NOW!

LONGORIA has to be the BEST LAST NAME EVER!

by RalphieTheRay on Jun 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 out hits

we own at those….as long as no one is on base, that is.

by joeybw on Jun 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs