6/3: RAYS (35-23) at BOS (36-25)
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 6:01 PM EDT
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Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox, Jun 4, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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Pitching Matchup:
| IP | ERA | + | K/9 | BB/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | OPS | WHIP | G/F | P/IP | ||
| RAYS | RH E. Jackson |
65.2 | 3.70 | 111 | 6.44 | 4.39 | 1.47 | 0.69 | .716 | 1.45 | 1.20 | 16.71 |
| BOS | RH J. Beckett |
67.0 | 4.30 | 101 |
10.07 | 1.88 | 5.36 | 1.48 | .665 | 1.09 | 1.00 | 15.27 |
RH Edwin Jackson, RAYS-The enigma that is Edwin Jackson takes the hill for the Rays this evening, as they attempt to even up the series against Boston on national TV. He struggled last time out on Friday against the Chicago White Sox, having given up ten hits and two walks in six innings of work. He surrendered four runs in the outing, a number that surely would have been higher had it not been for his luck at getting double plays in critical situations.
Simply put, Jackson still gives up too many baserunners to sustain success. His K:BB is very much in line with the 1.45 total that he put up last year in a full season of duty with the Rays, and his G:F is actually lower than it has been in his past two seasons as a Devil Ray. The only stark difference for Jackson this year is that he has been giving up far fewer home runs. He has given up just 0.69 per nine innings this year, as opposed to 1.06 in 2007, despite him inducing fewer groundball outs.
Opposing teams just aren't plating as many runs against Jackson as they should be, and this trend was personified in his last start. Chicago had numerous opportunities to knock Jackson out of the game early, but in a problem that the Sox had all series, they just couldn't get runners in scoring position to the plate. Some would give Jackson credit for stymieing the Sox from getting more, but that ignores the greater trend that will pose problems for him in the future. He isn't getting out of these jams based on some intangible ability that he possesses, he is getting out of them due, in large part, to luck. Similarly, he isn't giving up as many home runs as he was last year for the same reason. You simply don't see your groundball rate drop, and then see your home run rate cut by 30% at the same time, at least in any long-term sample size.
The lesson here is simply that Jackson needs to tighten things up with regards to allowing baserunners, and he needs to induce more ground balls. The unfortunate news for Jackson is that he has to start doing that in Fenway Park, where he has an 8.47 ERA in 17 career innings pitched. That includes a May 2nd outing in Fenway, where he gave up six runs in four innings of work. To his credit, however, Jackson has shown the ability to tame the Red Sox's lineup before. That May 2nd start in Boston was his second straight against the Red Sox, and he surrendered just one run in seven innings at home in the first one, so maybe it was just a matter of the Sox being well-acquainted with him in a short period of time. No matter the reason, Jackson can take a big step forward towards making me a believer by having a successful, peripherally-sound start within the unfriendly confines of a division rival.
RH Josh Beckett, Boston-Don't let the ERA fool you, last year's runner-up for the Cy Young is just as dangerous as ever, and the Rays get to face him this evening at Fenway. Almost the entireity of Beckett's problems this year can be traced to his troubles with the long ball, as his strikeout rate is currently at a career-high. Couple that with a walk rate under two, and you have a pitcher that is just not getting any luck. Hitters aren't even really teeing off on him for a high average: his opponents' batting average of .238 this year is actually lower than the .250 mark he put up last year. Pitchers with 1.09 WHIPs don't usually find themselves with an ERA north of four, and yet that's exactly where Beckett finds himself.
So what's the problem? Gopheritis. Beckett is surrendering 1.48 HR/9, a total that hearkens back to his 2006 season, when he allowed 1.58 HR/9 en route to a 5.01 ERA in his first campaign with the Red Sox. Beckett just is allowing too many home runs, and in a league where the teams collectively live and die on the three run homer, you can't do that. He has an even G:F, so you can see where the problem has its roots.
The tendency is crystal-clear for Beckett: limit the long ball, and see tremendous success. In his masterful 2007 season, he gave up just 0.76 HR/9. Nearly double that rate, as in 2006, and you have a sub par performance. This problem has got to be especially frustrating for the Red Sox, since he is excelling in nearly every other statistical category by which you evaluate pitchers. He doesn't allow too many baserunners, but opposing teams have been able to take advantage of the instances in which he does via the home run. With men on, Beckett is being hit to the tune of .320/.366/.560, which is where his problems are. It's all situational.
The good news, so to speak, for Beckett and the Sox is that he has given up just four runs over his last two starts against Oakland and Baltimore. That follows a disastrous home start against the Milwaukee Brewers in which he gave up four home runs. The unfortunate news for Beckett is that he has struggled mightily in three home starts this season, posting a 5.40 ERA in 21.2 innings of work. His last "successful" home start at Fenway came against the Rays on May 3rd, when he gave up four runs in eight innings to earn a win. That followed what is, to date, his best start of the season at Tropicana Field, when he struck out 13 Rays in seven innings while surrendering just one earned run in an eventual loss.
So the Rays, having been tamed by Beckett before, know very well the pattern for success. When you get runners on base, you absolutely have to take advantage of them. If the Rays put up anywhere close to their usual total in the 'LOB' column, they will lose. Beckett simply doesn't allow that many baserunners, so you need to take advantage of the instances in which he does.
Starting Lineups:
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With 1B Carlos Peña having been placed on the 15 Day DL due to a fractured index finger, the Rays have a different-looking lineup heading into tonight's game. Cliff Floyd moves into the cleanup spot in the lineup, while Dioner Navarro moves up a spot into the No. 6 hole. Gabe Gross takes over as the starting right fielder in place of Eric Hinske, who slides over to first base to take Peña's place. Hinske moves up in the order to take the No. 7 spot, while Gross will occupy the No. 8 hole.
Boston Manager Terry Francona throws out the same lineup today as he did for last night's game, with the exception of a swap between 1B Kevin Youkilis and RF J.D. Drew. Francona's rationale in making the switch was that Youkilis has struggled against Jackson, while Drew is starting to get hot. He is correct on both counts, with Drew hitting .412/.500/.824 since May 26th and Youkilis hitting .091/.286/.182 in 14 career plate appearances against Jackson.
GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh, I see Carl's back from his Vacation and the Andrews resort
MVP – CC
by kericr on Jun 4, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as good as Dickey time.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're spending too much time at LL, R.J.
If you’re getting excited for Dickey Time, too
by seattlebruin on Jun 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please post the picture
I spent 20 minutes looking for it and couldn’t find it.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you very much
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should be in the rotation, dammit.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Ruggs hasn't made it to Boston yet
Wouldve love to have seen him penciled in RF tonight
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My Prediction
Game rains out and I successfully turn this thread into a UF football hijack. Oh wait, that was the Pena thread.
I’ll take Bartlett.
by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These are not the lineups
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is the Tampa 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 Jun 4, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Refresh then.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There
The lineups, data, and text should all be correct now. We had a technical snafu (aka R.J. screwed up) to begin with.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AKA Patrick takes forever.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY FUCKING SHIT!! WE'RE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION!!!
MVP = Jackson. Ed-win comes out of nowhere to out-duel Beckett.
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you drunk?
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully he don't wet himself
knowing he is on ESPN…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoosiers moment here...
Let’s go mesure the basepaths.
“It’s 90 ft from home to first just like at the trop!”
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ive always thought the Rays just straight up fear playing at Fenway
they just never look right there…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you eat crow tonight
Though I’m sure you hope you eat crow too. I can’t really disagree. I definitely felt an ominous feeling last night, even when we were in the lead.
by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the last series we played up there-
the one were Shields and Kazmir got rocked, and they just didin’t have it… not sure if was weather or nerves or Fenway, but it just seems like a mental thing…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might be just Fenway
The Red Sox home/road splits are insane.
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thier joke of a stadium
They give the Trop crap, but Fenway is just as much of a joke.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
EJax...
My magic 8-ball says EJax will have great game. Granted it was my second time asking. The first time the 8-ball said “ask again later.”
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey....
you do things like my head master at my high school. (sorry he made his graduation speech about how he makes decisions with a magic 8 ball)
Hopefully the magic 8 ball is right
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I used to love abuse my Magic 8 ball as a kid.
“will I throw you against the wall?” the magic 8-ball said “yes” so I did.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is tonight's game blacked out on ESPN?
If so, brighthouse dame sure better give me an HD option.
by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
It is a local blackout in the New England and Tampa Bay TV markets.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
This game better be on Brighthouse HD, right?
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its on ion in orlando (brighthouse) i know that
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit,
I set my TV on record. Where is the intelligents to black out a market that can’t make it to a sold out game?
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scream at MLB and ESPN for that little inconvinience
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its also an attempt to protect ION
Not that I agree with it. If anything, a national telecast could facilitate interest in the team that could later show up in local TV ratings.
by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, I see their point
if the game was not sold out. “You want to see the game. Go to the game.” But, bloody hell man, this is a sold out game that i would love to see the Bristol beanheads totally mock the Rays.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll shit if EJax has a good game
This exact same weather owned Shields and Kazmir last time we were at Fenway, so my hopes aren’t really up for this one.
by Vin on Jun 4, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Realistically speaking
I think you’re going to be dropping feces soon one way or the other.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're probably right.
I’ve been having some terrible gut rot lately.
by Vin on Jun 4, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lay off the Starbucks!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish that was it man...
but I’m not yuppy/gay enough to drink Starbucks.
by Vin on Jun 4, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-11 works better
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MVP: I predicted Eddy's 16k Performance, you heard it here first
by P Brady on Jun 4, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineups?
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah ha!
Rays:
Iwamura, 2B
Crawford, LF
Upton, CF
Floyd, DH
Longoria, 3B
Navarro, C
Hinske, 1B
Gross, RF
Bartlett, SS
Jackson, P
Red Sox:
Ellsbury, LF
Pedroia, 2B
Drew, RF
Ramirez, DH
Lowell, 3B
Youkilis, 1B
Varitek, C
Crisp, CF
Lugo, SS
Beckett, P
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I learned how to look up...
sorry.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peña hit a double and a homer last night after breaking a finger on a HBP?
Break out the Carlos Peña Facts. He’s so manly he makes Chuck Norris cry.
And if you don’t include the “ñ” in Carlos Peña’s name, he will kill you with a mere touch.
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 4, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if Carlos Peña falls into a lake.
Carlos Peña does not get wet. The Lake gets Carlos Peña
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Peña does not read books
He stares them down until he gets the information he wants
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Peña's tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Pena once hit a HR so far it left the atmosphere and hit an alien space ship before it could destroy earth.
by P Brady on Jun 4, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Peña does not sleep. He waits.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Levitra commercials in HD are not a good idea
Especially without good makeup.
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 4, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are us Bay Area folks getting ION or ESPN or both?
by P Brady on Jun 4, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAARGFGG!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must Admit
Staats, Magrane and Kalas bore me
by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They do say quite a few ridiculous things as well
Such as last night, when Staats lauded Hinske, who is pretty much a dead pull hitter (save a few flyouts to LF and groundouts to SS) on his ability to stay inside the ball. Great tihng to say for Longo or BJ…not so much for Hinske
by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd agree with that.
They probably have some wiggle room with me simply because somehow they’ve survived 11 seasons of this stuff.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn Erin Andrews is sexy ... im gonna miss watching her tonite
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANTI-FAIL
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
If I was Todd Kalas I would be trying to find Erin Andrews and holla! mmmmmm Erin Andrews….
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You act like he hasn't 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 Jun 4, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But first, this humorous note
The Tigers called up Casey Fossum this week. My first thought was, “Good lord, have they sunk that far?”
Fossum pitched today v. the A’s. 0 outs, 4 R, 4 H, all earned. Current ERA: 135.00.
There but for the grace of God go the Rays. Just remember next time Glover trots in from the pen: it could be worse.
There is a bright side to the '08 season.
Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens are out of baseball.
by maris61 on Jun 4, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
lololololololololololololololololololololololol
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing wrong with his arm though.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd for truth
Unrelated, but I’m beginning to think the Marlins pulled a fast one on them, dumping a declining D-Train and Miggy on them.
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 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
D-Train's decline was obvious.
Cabrera is still hitting well, just not at his previous levels.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they signed him for eight figures anyway
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 4, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and sent half their farm system to South Beach
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Rick Porcello though.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wait
Brian Stokes is at AAA for the Mets. Wait until he gets called up…
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then there's McClung yesterday
6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, as a starter for the Brewers.
You just never know.
There is a bright side to the '08 season.
Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens are out of baseball.
by maris61 on Jun 4, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung actually has the stuff to be good
As long as he doesn’t walk the world
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung will be fine.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so.
He’s in good hands, and Seth’s a good guy.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even bad pitchers have good days
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 4, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized last night that Erubiel Durazo fell off of the planet.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nobody finds this interesting, stupid.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carl Everett's OBP is like .600 in the Atlantic League.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(coughs)
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
... I mean, ...
Really? Wow! Yippee!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're a bad dancer.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't mean that. Do you?
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talking to yourself, on a GDT no less, RJ?
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I am.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, Durazo was awesome.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost game time.
Let’s go Rays!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And there goes ESPN
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 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking christ.
I wanted to see it on ESPN
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So the Mariners game was at 4 today, I'm guessing some LLers may drop in.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nasty weather
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RAYS TEAM GO!!!!
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 4, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW draft open thread starting tomorrow at 12
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Rays
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
play misty for me
leads to some classic banter
by Albertrayon on Jun 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Evidently, this game is being played in
Scott Kazmir’s basement
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
+1
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 4, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she...
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he hit that better
what a nasty looking night … lotta empty seats
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carl swung first pitch, shocker!
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting off by hitting Beckett hard
Nice start
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CC:
“Fuck what R.J. says, I don’t need to see pitches.”
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's no reason he should listen to me.
Otherwise I should be on team payroll.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine the players seeing the ball too well.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow Rays TV cameramen
I dont need a close up of Josh Becketts dick
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What type of feed are you watching?
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Floyd's gonna homer
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
But I think we’ll take it anyway
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STFU
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on cliff...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job, Cliff
C’mon Longo. Now would be a good time to snap out of it.
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Longo!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 outs.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 out...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tease.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like evans got some chaw in tonight
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Longo...
find you pitch…
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitch blease.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God Damn it Longoria
just got under it
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even though we didn't score
We’re hitting Beckett hard. That’s always a good sign.
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but we haven’t seen jackson yet. it’s a coinflip when it comes to him
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a 50% chance that Jackson could kill someone tonight if he loses his fastball grip.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
... wow stats from the Ocho?
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather us hit the ball soft and score runs...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and run up his pitch count.
he is up to 15 pitches… not so good.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear camera man/woman, STOP FLASHING EVERY AT-BAT
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
1,2,3 inning here come on Eddie Jax...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome catch, Navy
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
26 more outs...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do not overturn this.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude they better not give him that shit
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a make up call
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One thing I have to give Edwin.
He’s pretty durable.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's servicable as in Innings eater for a year or two
by P Brady on Jun 4, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit rates vary, I guess this could be a flukishly low season, we’ll see. I just wish he’d stop walking people.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good 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 Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, not this again.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God dammit, E-Jax...
In his defense, Pedroia is really good at getting on base.
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Most of the Sox lineup is.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overrated earned that BB
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on DP...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J.D. Drew is a pretty good baseball player.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when he wants to be...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love hearing the pink hats cheer every pop up.
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just got home and heard CPain on the DL…how long?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 weeks
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whifffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Long 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 Jun 4, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I found it really sad that the only pitcher that didn't give up a run last night
was Gary Glover
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
15-day DL
Shortest he can be gone.
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, i know, but, players go on the 15 day DL for months
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Navarro wasn't gone for months
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought the game was supposed to be on ESPN
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Local blackouts
Only on ION in Florida, only on NESN in New England
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another stake in the heart of Boston
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha, gameday says hinske flied out
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The sad part is, I know the raccoon in this one personally
Nice guy, professional magician, but one of his exes was a psycho bitch.
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
OMGOMGOMGOMG
REC’D.
ahahahahahahahaha
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
http://stuporduck.com/sounds/DS239.wav
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You do realize, you've become a part of our culture as Rays fans.
That’s pretty impressive.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't know how to react to that idea.
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Embrace it, my guess.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say Posey
We already have Bartlett and Brignac for SS in the organization.
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea when posey is ready 2010, Navi will be in his 5th year and trade time
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta stop hitting balls hard
right at people
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Catchs like that are becoming pretty regular
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our defense has become choice.
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any chance he might be considered for GG
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im sitting here trying to rack my brain on other AL CF who are better or percieved as better
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torii Hunter on reputation alone.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was about to say the same thing
But the Angels probably won’t play him enough in CF for him to qualify.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they cheer, and fall silent when Beej catches it.
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nor sure i ever saw Youk go down on three straight pitches
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fossum pitched last night for the Tigers.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only 1 run in one third of an inning…he was always 2 run/inning pitcher
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha didn’t know he pitched today
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Edwin is on the mound tonight
Now get him some fucking run support!!!
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 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i decided i pretty much love watching rays games on espn.
by dbulls21 on Jun 4, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on rays!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a ball before...
what has changed?
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the pitcher. Beckett looks to be getting a leinent Kzone
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit
Beckett appears to be settling down. C’mon Edwin, lock it down.
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These have been some long innings.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E-Jac needs a couple economical innings
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
key word, appears...
lets knock his SOX off muhahahahahaa
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1,2,3 inning here boys...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
by request
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming LL is just full of /b/ memes and SomethingAwful rejects, amirite?
by P Brady on Jun 4, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not too many
I vowed to stop with the /b/ on LL it isn’t funny anymore
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://sg.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080429111916AAuMADl
by P Brady on Jun 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, let's keep the shut out...
Lugo, you no good money grubber… ground out to a GIDP!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ARGHHHHHHH!
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena has that ball
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E-Jac, don't let it go any further
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
over rated is down!
Yes! Come on EJax… 1 more out…
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack has looked alright
We should have some dammmn runs ourselves…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he called that ball a strike for beckett....
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's 2-0 in the third inning
Come on.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do not mess with the mojo turning comments.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously has this guy watched the Rays yet this season?
c’mon now…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya i have
and we haven’t won in fenway yet, it’s not looking good tonight either
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should never throw a change up to JD again
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we might need to do something about Garza/Jackson/Sonnanstine pitching 3 out of every 5 days
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still better than
Fossum/Seo/Jackson 3 out of 5 days
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, let's get out of this
THIS IS NOT OVER… come on… it’s like team scoring 10 points int eh first quarter of a football game. Over, give me a break.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some girl shrieked at that foul
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll K Manny
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, look, those hits are catching up.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soooooo...when are Price and McGee showing up...
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not tonight
so let’s win ourselves a ball game.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard hit after hard hit after hard hit…and don’t forget that loud out Beej caught
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This ball park is joke.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our turn...
let’s make a memory here… come on Rays.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jackson and bullpen
would make beautiful music together
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he didn't we he was in the bullpen in 06...
not so good there…
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to think
That the damage the Dodgers did is permanent
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't hurt a number of their other arms.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LONGO!
NOW LETS SCORE SOME FUCKING RUNS, NOW!
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even if they can get 1 run
chip away…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longoria has been a huge dissapointment
offensively
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 Hr's, 29 Rbi's
Thats horrible
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
Did you expect Ryan Braun? He’s a stud. 22 year old rookies don’t dominate the league. It just doesn’t happen. It might take some time, but he’ll get it.
As he hits it 415 feet
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually I did expect Ryan Braun
they have been compared numerous times
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evan
is 2 years younger than Braun. Even if you think they’re similar (there approaches aren’t that similar), this would be like seeing Braun in the big leagues in 2006 rather than 2007. Keep that in mind when comparing them.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I agree with you
If I were high…. I guess I see your perspective If I only looked at his average for a second… and never watched him play a single inning. I could see your point.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok ok,
Ive watched him frozen ropes to people all season, but never thought he’d only hit in the .240 area
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he will be fine.
The honestly, he should be hitting 7th… but, he is doing a damn good job for a rookie… to come in spots that he has. He is going to go on a streak where he will get really hot.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you complain about Crawford 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 Jun 4, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta keep busting him
he will keep hitting
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LonGLORIOUS!
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 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moved the runner
But now we need a base hit here
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate that angle
that ball looked like it was going up the middle… And if Navarro could run the play out,that would be nice too…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great another man at 3rd with 2 outs.
Fun, fun.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we so happy?
I thought the game was over? Let’s go rays!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruggiano wouldve hot a double
Gross flys out meekly to LF
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chisel away
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
get Howell up
Jackson has been rocked…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They have Ed timed
I wonder if he’s tipping his pitches. They’re hammering everything he throws
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that is unfortunate
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weak DP ground balls
that turn into hits because of bad luck is pathetic?
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fact that the Red Sox are hittin .800 with the last 5 hitters
is pathetic
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish they quit jerking Francona off
seriously, if Varitekmisses that Youk is dead meat
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
inside slider here...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bye bye
first place. will we ever see it again?
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
because we deserve… it head’s up…. come on…
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a heck of a throw
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Upton's arm is a freaking rocket launcher.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Tek go to second?
He may regret that one
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 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or whoever, I've lost track
Just got back from getting a snack
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 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so.
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit
The TV crew got another foul ball xD
Anybody got video of the time a foul ball destroyed someone’s computer? I know it was at the Trop…
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 4, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was Andy Freed
And it happened when he was on the air. I don’t have a clip, but it was LOL.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ball 2 was a strike to crawford!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see if he gets out of this inning...
w/ 1 run
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oddly he's actually throwing strikes tonight.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
However, like Sonny
He’s missing WITHIN the strike zone
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly Jackson is too hittable.
He doesn’t have the stuff to be a major league player.
Now let’s see how long until some dumbass doesn’t catch the sarcasm, and yes, I actually feel the need to include this line.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I look at it this way
Price + McGee >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jackson + Sonny
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McGee would get lit up like firecracker...
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I mean, he's no Brian Stokes. He would get tore up.
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He relies way too much on his fastball.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kackson Sonny and Garza
all run so hot and cold… never really know what your getting, kinda scary…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here we go... stil plenty of time.
let’s score some runs here…
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I tink we should do a kanes 10 strikeout for our hitters
That happens alot more then pitchers getting 10 ks
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Todd, you lucky dog.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kalas is on the prowl.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
keep talkikng about CC's leg
on ESPN
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At once.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, what was the point of that segment
Other than for Todd to brag?
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear to god if I see Kalas in a porno im going to throw up
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No you wouldn'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 Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we catch a break
Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.
by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rays dont catch breaks
breaks catch rays
by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the GD Sox
that is such lucky garbage
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is such bullshit
and WHY THE FUCK IS JACKSON STILL PITCHING?????
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So he can maintain his 4 BB/9 ratio, duh!
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me remind u
Jackson>Fossum
Jackson>Seo
Jackson>Stokes
Jackson>Camp
Jackson>Glover
Jackson>Dohmann
Jackson>Rupe
Jackson>Sturtze
Jackson>Waechter
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackson>McClung
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So he's better than only one of our other pitchers?
You’re not a fan at all!
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waechter> Jackson
right now anyway…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer time, please.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maddon should have switched up his pitching schedule and let Kaz pitch tomorrow
by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kaz sucks even worse at Fenway
This was the right call.
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Kazmir Career at Fenway Park:
56.2 IP
3.02 ERA
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? James Shields is fine.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to admit it, but maybe we ARE NOT ready for the big time.
This was supposed to be the road trip that defines us as a team. So far we look like crap
by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still going to be a long trip.
a lot can change.
by Anteater on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at the beginning of this season if we said you have a VALID shot at the WC in June...
would you take it??? YES you would…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's June.
They are good.
We are good.
We swept them at home.
They might sweep us on the road.
Home teams win nearly 60% of the time.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
completely agree
this season is about turning the ship, anything else is icing… I am plenty happy to be watching this team lose in Boston… Everyone else does….
We just need to beat them in St. Pete and play .500 ball on the road, we will be ok
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We rock at home, less than .500 on the road. We got swept already at Fenway
And so have aloty of teams, but if we are to be one of the elite, we HAVE to win these games. If Boston takes our division, are chances are slim to be the wild card
by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, if we don't take the division
I like our chances at the WC
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, we don't.
We HAVE to win one more game than Boston over 162 games, we don’t have to beat them in every road game.
This season was about breaking .500, they’ve been nothing but a pleasant surprise that we’re actually bitching about this season when we’re in first and 13 games over .500 in June.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You do realize that the Sox are 22-5 at home, right
They do this to everyone at Fenway
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We look like dogsh1t
ON an unrelated note, the sox announcers are pretty funny. They’ve been talking smack about people in the stands for 2 nights in a row now.
by gatorbait on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who?
Remy and Orsillo? They are funny together. I got the chance to meet Orsillo at the Trop a few years ago; he seems like a pretty cool guy.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beej is awesome
Now score some fucking runs!
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 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon Rays!
just got back from dinner. Lets have a rally baby!
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BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We rock at home, less than .500 on the road. We got swept already at Fenway
And so have aloty of teams, but if we are to be one of the elite, we HAVE to win these games. If Boston takes our division, are chances are slim to be the wild card
by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we aren't elite
not yet, and that’s ok… the best has yet to come my freind… we aren’t supposed to be elite yet…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
almost everyone on the team has underachieved offensively, and we are still winning games… Imagine if we got the production BJ and ‘los did last year??? CC isnt hitting .300, Barty typically a high .280’s hitter No one thought Longoria would be under.250…. the offense will wake up, and we will be scary shit…
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
B.J. has been fine.
His OPS is higher than Justin’s now, which is pretty impressive, considering Justin Upton eats wordls.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id like to see Beej go yard some
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the only thing missing from his game right now.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
looks like he has cut his K rate some… or am I wrong
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right.
Down from 32.5% to 24% .
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I know
Why the hell am I down and out anyways? We got some ball left to play.
by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what we're wondering.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah Rays Rule
chill out. Go hang out with Kaz a little.
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BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only one series
Not time to jump off the Sky Way yet
by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One series...
we’re not DONE YET!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckett nearly got Charlie Browned there.
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 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longoria shoulda hit
Beckett in the grill
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've also noticed that
Navi is starting to suck again…
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Regressing to the mean.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Some good news
Durham lost, but Brignac hit 2 doubles, bringing his season total to 22. :P
Montgomery is up 6-0 in the top of the 3rd
Vero is down 2-1 in the 8th- Jennings has walked 3 times, and Struck out once
And Columbus actually won a game for once
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: but wondering
Price’s next start will be saturday? correct. Wanting to make sure because I am gonna go over and see it.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second to last I'd assume.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when will Jennings be ready
2011??? can he be a corner OF?
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd like to slide BJ to RF.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ive suggested that
but get murdered for suggesting it alot
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By who?
Logistically speaking B.J. in CF and Desmond in RF/LF equal out, but if B.J. isn’t around, then ideally Desmond plays center, assuming he doesn’t go on a power surge.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell would you move him?
Hes atleast top 5 in defense for CF’s, and hes got a cannon for an arm. I don’t see why you woud move him. Desmond is like a CC clone, and he could easily play RF
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He makes flashy catches.
That doesn’t mean he’s top five.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also Desmond's arm would be exposed in the corners.
Just as Carl’s is. Really I’d love to see B.J. take over in RF, Carl move to CF, and us fill in the blank in LF, but Carl doesn’t want to play center.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
see told ya
everyone says the same crap, Upton has the arm needed for RF and Jennings is a natural CF
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft coverage begins at 12 tomorrow.
We’ll have a presence at the 2:15 press conference.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I might be going to the draft
idk yet. I need a friend to go up for the ride.
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BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2 counts aren’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 Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP
Hammer time!
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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice Hammeltoe
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on boys...
2 more outs.. then we can have some fun…
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For the Nay sayers...
WE HAVE THE SAME NUMBER OF HITS… the Rude Sux have struck out as much as we have… we are STILL in this thing. come on… head out of the sand…
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're not done.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love RF Ruggs
let him play!!!
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Black Jesus
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
@%@$%
damnit
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BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You can't let that happen.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know who throws him out?
Posey.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buster or Bust
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some guy on The Heater said:
“I wanted Buster, but with Pena being out we should take Alvarez.”
Pedro Alvarez: coming to first base Friday night.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why wait till Friday night?
Get him out there minute after we draft
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be pretty ballsy.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who tags him out?
Beckham
by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't a tagging issue...
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Posey can play immediatly in The Show, can't he?
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course not.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad baserunning
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm Jason Hammel
I don’t chew
I don’t dip
I don’t hold runners on
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BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Nice.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing that most of our roster actually can't do those commercials.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing Kaz can
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 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he don't smoke
tobacco….
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't do tobacco.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Carlos.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return and so will Carlos.
So will Carlos.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a prophet.
I remember saying he was on weed when he said that he saw himself as our first baseman last year, in fact I wanted Hee Seop more than Pena.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I miss $1 seats @ the beach ... and free parking...
and $.99 gas per gallon… but, you know what? I move on… not as much as I used to (gas)
In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss my blumpkin cake....
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Columbia at the Trop... it was awesome...
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the cheap Rockpile seats in Colorado
I went to three Rockies games last summer, and boy was it cheap to go. Concessions bit you in the ass, but I bought a $4 Rockpile seat, or however much it cost, and I found some awesome old dude usher right behind the Rockies dugout that let me sit in the section. Awesome experience. I wish we had a budget section like that.
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hinske bomb time.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a shitske
a couple minutes ago after a bloomin’ onion
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Erin Andrews
Has been the only thing good about the game tonight
by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not for us that are watching ION
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully we can win 4 games on this road trip..
by matthan on Jun 4, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know your offense is struggling when...
Manny Freaking Delcarmen strikes out the side…
by matthan on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's got good stuff.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tools whore
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offense
has done this all season- anyone noticed???
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we win 4 on this road trip we'll play with the average this year of road times winning 40% of the time.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So... I got the Rookie on blu ray
and Cloverfield… who wants to watch?
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That scene with the McGriff jersey gets me everytime.
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and Steve Cox's character being black.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cloverfield Rocks...
I don’t care what anyone says… that was a fun movie… The Rookie was good. standard disney stuff…
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really liked Cloverfield also
and The Rookie is good along with the likes of Remember the Titans.
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that Hammel/Glover are the ones pitching well this series.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His career OBP is just shy of .400
That’s pretty amazing. Only ~20 players have retired with career OBPs over .400.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on boys...
DP gets us out of this…
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammel's trying to edge his way past Glover in the DFA line.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammel time =/= Dickey time
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that shoulda been last year
Hammel and Glover DFA
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on boys...
get it started…
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6:05
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cool I like Shields to rebound
from that garbage start I was in attendance for in May
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lester?
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burkholtz...
the cryer…
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come CC... wake up!
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we please get a rally going?
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CC anytime
no, seriously, whenever you feel it
by Anteater on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Only if you want it." - jackie moon
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ehhhhh
just not seeing it, shoulda jumped on Beckett when he looked shitty in the 1st n 2nd
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he is in so much pain
Then why the hell is he playing
by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MY POINT EXACTLY!
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is good to see they are all really into the baseball game
chanting Beat L.A.
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tell that ump how shitty he is
by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike 2 was a worse call.
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Upton has been right both times
K-Zone proves it
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sooooooooooooooo...who's CF in the bottom of the inning?
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gross to CF, Ruggiano to RF.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruggiano I am guessing...
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rocco?
kidding. just wanted to throw that out there
by Anteater on Jun 4, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would get injured during warm up tosses before the inning.
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upton know his strike zone
good for him to get tossed, he has gotten screwed all night
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has?
The Team has since the third…
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that we’re aren’t going to win this. Gomes should take any opportunity to tackle
by gatorbait on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EPIC COMEBACK FAILS.
FUCK YOU, UMPS. FUCK YOU
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
still got one inning.
Keep it close see what happens…
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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now ESPn is blowing the Sox pitching
its easy to K and hard to walk, when the Strikezone moves
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If nothing else, at least we saved our pen.
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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need to win tomorow
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's some good news
We’ve only used two pitchers, so our bullpen isn’t getting completely burned
by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god he looks like a douchebag
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how can u make that assessment
by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm....
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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs