DRaysBay: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
Around SBN: Spencer Hall's College Football Week 12 Alphabetical

All-Star Game Open Thread


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Cliff Lee 12-2 18 18 1 1 0 0 124.2 109 34 32 5 20 106 2.31 1.03


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Ben Sheets 10-3 18 18 3 1 0 0 123.0 109 40 39 13 28 108 2.85 1.11


 

1 recs  |  Comment 1004 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

MVP = Nate McLouth

No particluar reason…Just always seems to be one of the more unlikely candidates

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NL -2

book it

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

by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 15, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Talent need not apply at ESPN

EY is the younger version of Joe Morgan.

I want Dan Shulman, Orel, and Phillips to do every game I see on ESPN. That is a good group when they work together.

by Jason Collette on Jul 15, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orel is amazing

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

by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MVP: Joe Mauer

he gets a couple doubles and could have 6 RBI

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll laugh

If Rivera blows the save, but Papelbum gets the win when the AL wins the game in extras.

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Paps is the one who has been acting like a world class dick at every opportuinty

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Waaaa...?

How did Billy Wagner make the All-Star team?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I haven't been this excited for an ASG in awhile

Maybe because we have 3 guys in it or maybe because of Yankee stadium but for some reason I can’t wait for the game

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow this will take forever

the game wont start until way after 830

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ozzie Smith is my most favorite player of all time

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN!

I went to the game on Saturday

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love how the Yankee fans remind me why I hate the Yankees

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

You’d think the All-Star Game would transcend that.

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

very true

they even managed to cheer a-rod

...they are so bi-polar with him

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seconded

There are too many guys in the game to boo for legit reasons.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Assuming he makes it 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 Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, dammit, dammit.

I wish it was Mays/Fukudome/Ichiro.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice that they finish with Yogi Berra

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They should have him as the color commentator for one inning

that would be incredibly entertaining

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would

Berra is hilarious

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because she plays the guitar

Wish she had brought her singing voice though

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

U

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

EPIC FAIL

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

by Orlando Rays on Jul 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

It never really goes 4+....But it always seems like it

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am i the only one that finds something about her incredibly annoying

I dont even know what it is, I just really cant stand her

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's actually my reason to be annoyed by her

She felt the need to latch onto him for his fame

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are many different reasons for many different people to be annoyed by her

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That commercial break was stupid

Especially with people like McCovey and MacPhail that probably shouldn’t be out there that long

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

George looks like utter shit

O/U on how many months he has left?

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dunno about smartest

I mean, look who he left the Yankees to…

But he’s up 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 Jul 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To his sons.

No reason to do any different.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only reason it went to his sons

Is because his son-in-law decided to engage in some extramarital activities

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I deeply hate the Yankees

but I will always respect George. He has done a ton for this community and this sport.

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Real question

Will he be around when his kid runs the team into the ground?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

But he probably won’t be coherent enough to know it

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Steinbrenner?

oh boy…

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I reiterate

Yogi is hilarious

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate the Yankees

but Steinbrenner is a genius and is the reason the Yankees are well the Yankees.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but Hank isn't

Luckily for them, Hal is also involved in the team ownership

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hank is outspoken

But I wouldn’t take that to mean he’s stupid necessarily.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hot-headed is worse than stupid

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It explains the 15-year lull in the success

He wasn’t firing Joe Torre every few months

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derek Jeter welcomed into the Gilette Fusion elite group

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or at least be honest

and say it’s going to end at 12:30am instead of 11pm.

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just remembered that apparently there are different time zones.

Move the pre-game stuff to 7:30 and have the first pitch at 8:15.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

West coast

If they start at 7, then people on the west coast are still at work. It’s all about $$$.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a crazy idea, how about move it up 3 days and have it on a Monday

Start the pregame stuff around 5 and start the game at 7.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you meant Saturday, I think?

In that case they’re wasting higher drawing games in 15 stadiums rather than a guaranteed sellout.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yogi Berra makes more sense than you

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it really going to matter that much

the big market teams (Yankees, Sox, Cubs etc..) are going to sell out and the other teams there is what a 5-10,000 person difference. A number that seems like a lot but in the grand scheme of things not a ton of money.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I think it matters more

To teams like us that are hosting this weekend

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is a fairly low-key dude

Ever hear him speak in some commercials?

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or the "Language Lesson" spots during home games?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was CP and AKI

I hadnt noticed Navarro in any of them yet

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Navi was in one during the Saturday Royals game

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Bob Melvin Taco Bell commercial

Why?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee K!

Nice!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon AL...

I want the 1st game of the World Series in Tropicana Field!

by Jason Collette on Jul 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Lee K!

Nice!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KK!!

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

saved by cliff lee

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

You didn’t want a ASG Racist K?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He didn't get a K

LEE, YOU SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Lou and C.B. Bucknor

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't care how sad the kid looks

I work that hard and catch a HR, I’m keeping it

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But then it wouldn't be a fun commercial

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if the kid kicked him in the shin and then took the ball??

sounds like a fun commercial to me

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not a fun commercial. It's a sad social commentary.

Hard work means nothing if you just have a sad face or a pretty smile.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL Chase Utley

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Utley butchered that

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They'll need to bring Uggla out

Uggla would get that

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Soto

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didnt think so

thanks

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Hammy looked bad there

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now for M(aterial)-Rod

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's in October form

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 Jul 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A-Rod fails

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why they should let girls play baseball

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was gonna say, you have BPH?

j/k

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So far

That fearsome Hammy/A-Rod connection looks like suck

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"She's gone from 'suck' to 'blow'."

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Or, choose all of the above"

And then we go to the at-bat

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chipper gets the first hit for the NL

Figures

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT 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 Jul 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee Racist K!

Nice!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ironically, not American anymore

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Budweiser

The Great Belgian Lager

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coors is Canadian, and Miller is Afrikaaner

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only American lagers left are Samuel Adams and Yuengling

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Talking about major label beers

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

The Irony is that they have had an anti-Miller marketing campaign for several years that uses the buy-american theme at its core

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even more irony:

Nothing more American than chasing the almighty dollar. They folded for an extra $4B.

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this point in time

It’s silly to concern oneself with who has majority ownership in a corp. The focus should be on where the products are made. What’s more American? A Toyota Prius made in the states or a Ford Focus made in Mexico?

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prius isn't made in the states (yet)

But Corolla, Camry, Matrix, Tacoma and Tundra are.

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and now the Boston Red Sox vs. the NL All Stars

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny can't catch up to a good fastball

anymore.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and now

Kaz, Longo, and Navi are sitting with each other

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Parker Brothers walks

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Youk cry if he K's?

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Soto sucks at throwing

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it could happen

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Youk fails

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shorty's up

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 Jul 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA

All three outs made by Sux!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hellboy 2 was decent, what I miss so far except for Mccarver's mccarverness.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Besides the expected tributes

A whole lotta nothin’

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I despise the Yankees

I love Yogi, though

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love that little asian guy

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lolJeter

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

/facepalm

Jeter pulls a CC

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still gotta dog your team

Even when they aren’t on the field.

Harsh…

by kurby on Jul 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Hammy story is a great story

but I’m a little tired of hearing it.

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Way to make Big Z work, rejects

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Halladay K!

Nice!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Him with a cutter would make me happy.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kaz + Cutter = Holy Shit

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in your bullpen

stealin’ your cutter

by gatorbait on Jul 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ICHIRO!!

NICE!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ICHIRO!!

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THANKS ICHIRO

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro is a bad man!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ASG FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The first rule of running on Ichiro is that you don't run on Ichiro

The second rule of running on Ichiro is that you don’t run on Ichiro.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Big Z throwing at Manny

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Hanley Ramirez flashing the defensive skills

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and Parker Brothers saves his ass by failing

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL Bradley

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2008 All Star Game: WTF is a run?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Kazmir pitches he should behead someone.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He'd have to beat Maddon/Friedman to it

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

God damnit, Santana

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea we don't want that guy?

Make the deal now. Davis + Niemann

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Except

They’re gonna want Price

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not if they realistically want to trade him.

by Vin on Jul 15, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thay're gonna wait for Bay than ask more.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I don't want that guy.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That might work for Bay

but not for Holliday

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, No

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really, I wouldn't think twice.

A guy who potentially could be our #5 starter, potential pen guy, and potential 4th outfielder

for an all-star RF who hits .330 with 20-30 HR 100+ RBI

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wouldn't be nearly enough

We’d obviously make that deal. The Rockies will not.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok that makes since

I thought yall were saying you wouldn’t make the deal from the Rays perspective

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For 1.5 years of that guy. And he'll be a

.300/360/.540 hitter away from Coors. Not with it.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a

.300/.400/.450 guy this year away from Coors. He’d be a stud and help us a lot.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus Canadians are easily manipulated.

We can sign Bay long-term, not so much with Holliday/Boras.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

He’s going to steal 25 bases and can play defense. Bay can do neither of those things. They are very similar hitters, but Holliday is the better player.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He plays an average LF. He'd move to a more challenging right.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bay is worse though

and would be making the same transition.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And in the AL.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't think you can completely discredit everything a guy does

because he plays in Coors. Not to mention 2008 Coors is different than late 90’s early 2000 Coors.I remember hearing about them changing the balls to counteract the thin air.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The almighty Humidor

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Humidor, yes.

But I’m not selling the farm for that guy.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have the depth in the farm

why should we be scared and lose are chance to win this year by getting a guy like Murton instead of ponying up and getting Holliday.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton wouldn't be that far off for four years, and cheap

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

woohoo we an have a below average RF for 4 years

Instead of an all-star for 2 but it’s okay we will have a couple extra arms in the pen.

My guess is if we have Murton he won’t be our starting RF in 2 years anyway.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, we'd have an above average RF

And my guess is if we have Holliday he won’t be our starting right fielder in two years either, unless you think Boras is missing out on that payday.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wouldn't be below average

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When to Matt Murton become above average.

The Cubs gave him every oppurtunity he could possibly want to start in LF and he couldn’t do it.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except not.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In how many At Bats?

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sample Size

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sample Size

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is simply false.

2006 .809 OPS
MLB LF AVG in 2008: .755

That’s above average. Not Holliday levels, but above average.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No they didnt!

They went out and signed Soriano and never gave him a fair shot.

Trust me, I’m also a Cubs fan and have followed the entire thing. I think Murton would be great for the Rays

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Every opportunity"

Um, no. Guys the Cubs brought in/played over Murton: Jones, Hollandsworth, Soriano, Floyd, Pagan, Patterson, Pie, ect.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is my point

If we want to truly try to compete our big move can’t be for a platoon player. I doubt we see the Yanks or Sox go out and trade for a platoon guy.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get this attitude that we aren't going to compete

Unless we make a big move.

Through more than half of the year we’ve had a top defense/pitching staff with no sure signs of regression laying ahead and a middle of the pack offense which is actually above the midpoint in OBP/SLG.

Maybe I’m just quirky in thinking we’re truly trying to compete whether we acquire Holliday, Bay, Murton, or someone like Blake.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the Rays are past the point of trying to experiment on unknowns

If they want to compete, they need to get someone who has a track record. They can’t afford to gamble on a player that may be good or may not. This is why Price isn’t the answer this year either.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then just say that.

Nobody is saying he’s a better player than Bay/Holliday, we’re simply saying he presents an alternative that makes more sense, in our opinions, for the long term.

Quoting small sample sizes as proof of talent doesn’t help anyone.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh...

This is my first comment on this thread about who I think the Rays should go after.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

Threads are all mashed together on my screen, can’t tell who is replying to who anymore.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think anyone is discrediting him completely

Saying he’s an .900 OPS guy is giving him credit that:
A) His road numbers are hardly indicative of his true talent.
B) His home numbers are inflated some.
C) He’s a really good player.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His home and away splits alone nearly discredit this train of thought

He’s simply a much much better hitter there. With the stigma of coors canaveral, there’s not much of a way to know if he’s a better hitter at coors or a better hitter at home.

Also, I’m sure that Vinnie Cashsteala is floating in the back of the NRO.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Conversely

Price would be a .500 guy with a 4.00 ERA @ Coors.

Truely impressive.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In retrospect

Maybe it isn’t much of a stretch. He’s compared to Griffey Jr, and in 99 not only was Griffey in his prime, but absolutely unbelievably skilled. Griffey had similar hype coming out as the next coming of baseball Jesus. Griffey also tried to kill himself I believe after his 2nd year.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mantle was thrown around for Hammy

He was truly an elite prospect.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Imagine him in RF right now

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Josh comps were based on talent

The JoeD comps were based on nationality and number.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mauer!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gad damnit, Ichiro

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“It’s a fallacy to think pitchers get it where they want all the time”

Honestly, who thinks this? McCarver is truly a moron. Or at the very least plays one on TV.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CLUTCH

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMFG Jeter, What was that?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Varitek? WTF?

PUT IN NAVI!!!!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I understand Francona holding back some players for potential extra innings

But putting in Varitek is absurd and insulting. I’m going to be pissed if we don’t see any Rays in this game.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least

They’d get to rest…And I don’t mind them getting a chip on their collective shoulders….But I still think navy and Evan will both play

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those two are who I was indirectly referring to

I really wouldn’t want to see Kaz in there. The way he’s pitching he might get hammered around.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

For one inning he can still be lights out. It’s the 2nd time through the order where he’s getting nailed

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get the move at all

We’re behind and ‘Tek’s bat is a black hole in the lineup. We need to score, not suck

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's whats gonna happen:

We’re at Hamilton. When ‘Tek comes up somewhere in the next 2-3 Innings he’ll be PH’d by Navi.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMFG HE SUCKS

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammy!

NOW FUCKING SCORE, DAMMIT!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Russel Martin

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sizemore looked terrible right there

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

Please tell me you’re not one of those guys who goes on message boards and calls UF the ‘Gay-turds’

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

/facepalm

Parker Brothers…

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins QB Josh McCown cut his index finger recently while chopping firewood.

It gets worse. McCown was holding firewood while his brother, Tampa QB Luke McCown, accidentally cut his finger instead of the wood, causing six stiches.

Funny stuff.

by Vin on Jul 15, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lulz

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares? The Bucs are gonna trade for Favre

Actually, I couldn’t care any less about the Bucs right now. I’m completely disenchanted with the team.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lack of interest

It seems like the entire NFC South has gotten a lobotomy. All of the rivalries are dying, everyone is getting so old.

by gatorbait on Jul 15, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A solid franchise QB isn't going to make me feel better.

I hate the way Gruden coaches the offense. I hate the constant things I hear about players being screwed. I hate the fact that I honestly think that Cadillac Williams will be the starting running back by week 8 regardless of how well Graham does, and I think that somehow, Gruden will figure out a way to sabotage Graham’s production to justify it.

Most of all, I despise the fact that Jerramy Stevens is still on this team, and that Bucs fans basically had the wool pulled over their eyes. And I hate the fact that Bucs fans have been left only with an explination from Bruce Allen, not the Glazers, as to why this guy was resigned.

I hate this ballclub, plain and simple. They could go 19-0 and I still wouldn’t root for them. Until things change, I’ve reverted to being a Browns fan.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is the deal with Gruden

Is he on the hot seat? He won the super bowl but hasn’t seem to done much since.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't even know if the Glazers are paying attention

I think they’re more concerned with keeping Cristiano Ronaldo on Man U.

by gatorbait on Jul 15, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Cadillac learns whatever has kept Dunn in the league so long.

I definitely understand what you’re feeling. There is no communication and it’s difficult to tell exactly what the long-term plan is. Have the best offensive line possible?

by gatorbait on Jul 15, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the Saints are in pretty good shape

Outside of them, I’d say you’re right.

I really hate Gruden’s obsession with “veterans.” Fuckin dumb.

by Vin on Jul 15, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'm an extreme example.

I’ve renounced my home team out of protest and refuse to come back until things change. I’m more concerned about making a point that I’m jumping off the bandwagon of a division winner. I’m not leaving because the team plays poorly, I’m leaving because the team treats its fans and it’s players like crap.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's weak sauce

He was dead to me after he tittered about Gruden hurting his feelings

by gatorbait on Jul 15, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, on that topic.

Let’s say the price is equal, who do you want: Bay or Holliday?

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 15, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If the price is equal

Holliday

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tough one

They both play in hitters parks, but overall I’d go Holliday

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Navi should be up this inning

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Morneau!!

DO SOMETHING, DAMNIT

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NAVI!!!!!!!!!!!

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Navi!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GO NAVI!!!!!!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing.

I’m guessing his facts are wrong.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Francona only down to 1 more bench player.....

uh what? He’s still got Longoria too….or did i miss something?

I hate joe buck.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DREW!!!!

TIE GAME!!!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How great would that be

A Red Sox player getting MVP of the last all-star game at Yankee Stadium

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They need to relax the rules in the AS Game....

since one of the goals is to get everyone in (it’s stupid this determines homefield…it should be fun). And as long as everyone has played (bench), you can start putting them back in.. Then there’s no “ok, tie ball game, it’s all over”.

I mean, would there ever be a Randy Johnson/John Kruck moment if the AS game counted?

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A Red Sox/Rays battery

Okay…

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHA, funny....

Navy catching Papelbon.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Papelbum blows this...

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yanks fans suck....

I mean, if you’re gonna heckle, get in sync people. :)

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha classy new yorkers

Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.

by St Pete Native on Jul 15, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Navi

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it Navi

Of all the times you’re gonna flub that, why now?

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He did it on purpose....

cause then papelbon gets tagged with the loss and later killed by new yorkers.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

w00t

Our boy just cost us the lead…

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Guillen

I guess Longo slipped in at some point.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nm

Their board still says Longoria available, these announcers are just retards

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

McClouth....

of the clan McClouth…

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm a little torn

But not for that reason. I grew up an NL fan (Giants). It’s much easier for me to see the Rays as my team than the AL as my league

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO

We might make it

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wagner headhunting?

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Longo for the win!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO LONGO!!

CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The stage is set....

for longoria to get that 2r hr.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE HOMER

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE HOMER

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RISP

Fuck….

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LONGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Evan Longoia is the truth

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*Longoria

I fail so hard

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Longo: I just saved your ass, Navi

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is left in the AL bullpen?

I know that Rivera can go 2, but who is left outside of Kaz?

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Soria, Sherril

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soria of the Royals

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If this frame stays scoreless

Navi has a chance for some walk off magic.

by kurby on Jul 15, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

l337

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would like to take this moment

To point out how innefective the ‘This time it’s for Real’ rule change has been. They still play it like an exhibition. I’d much prefer the team with the best record, and/or alternating years formats.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Disagree

They don’t play as hard as you’d see in a playoff game, but you certainly don’t see the Randy Johnson/John Kruk yuk yuk crap that used to exist in the game.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not

But the AL bench is now empty….Hard to justify if the object is to win

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The position players are empty

They’re not likely to wear down if they have to play a few extra innings. Francona left plenty of arms in the bullpen in case the game goes long.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea....I miss that :(

Kruck gets buzzed, hits the ground then comes back up, puts his helmet on backwards and continues his AB.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the other side of the plate

He also switched to the left side.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea....i was going to say that but i couldn't remember if that actually happend or not haha.

need to find a video of it. one of the alltime funniest moments in baseball.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually he wasn't buzzed per se

The pitch was 3 feet behind him and two feet above him.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Navi

hose!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Viva Navi!

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NAVIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

REDEMPTION IS SPELT N-A-V-A-R-R-O

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The AL has played alot like the Rays lately

Getting a hit, then not getting it home. :/

by Cory Alexander on Jul 15, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Until a Ray got his chance with RISP

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Regress Dempster Now!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kinsler, you suck

GO NAVI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone together now

Navi! Navi! Navi!

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Navi! Navi! Navi!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

End this Navi!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So....who, by now, doesn't know the AL has no more position players....

I mean come on….really. do you have to say that every pitch…
“the count is 1-0….the al is out of position players”
“the count is 1-1….the al is out of position players”....jesus…..STFU.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NAVARROWNED

In the wrong way.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Just found myself quoting Roger Dorn for Dempster…i.e. “Stirke this MF OUT!!!”

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

K^3

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God damnit, Drew

Let’s go AL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not totally dissapointed with a K there

everyone knew Dempster was a Racist anyay

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Dempster is the master of alternative energy technology,

what, with all the spinning windmills he just faced.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

clever

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nate McClouth....

of the clan McClouth.

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They should just flash it between innings,

in big epileptic flashing letters.

At least it gives them something else to talk about other then Josh Hamilton.

by chancedj on Jul 15, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does the AL have any more position players?

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Girardi can catch, so yes

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7th

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm calling the Longo Walk-off

Because it looks like my McLouth prediction fell through

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 15, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5th I'm guessing

3 from last inning and there was one batter after him in the 8th

by Dbullsfan on Jul 15, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

so I guess 3 on and 1 out would work too.

by Vin on Jul 15, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love BR's useless stat of the day...

Tim Redding finally got a win on Friday night ending his streak of 9 consecutive starts without a decision. (1 short of the (post 1956?) record ).

However, Redding did pitch 6 innings in that game, keeping alive an unprecedented (at least since 1956) streak. Since April 13 Redding has made 18 starts. In every single one of those starts he has pitched at least 5 innings, but no more than six and 1/3. This by far shatters the (post 1956) record of 13 consecutive starts.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 15, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aki gets that

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Barty gets that.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barty gets THAT

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Micheal Young, you suck

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YES

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE JOB!!

Longo walk off time!

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugterrible

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Dan Uggla

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1 on!

yes!

1 more, No DP’s… come on.

by Vin on Jul 15, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well, nvm

probably won’t get to Longo now.

by Vin on Jul 15, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL Dan Uggla

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahahahaha!

Uggla is a butcher

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 15, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugterrible

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now get a couple of outs

and let Longo kick your ass

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 15, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a good thing that Uggla isn't in the AL

Because the AL would have no position players to do a defensive replacement with.

by kericr on Jul 15, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STRIKE OUT SIZEMORE.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 15, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs