Congrats to Cedrick Bowers One of the original Devil Ray draft picks (4th Round, 1996),...

Congrats to Cedrick Bowers

One of the original Devil Ray draft picks (4th Round, 1996), after eight years in the Rays system (three at Triple-A) and four years in Japan, Cedrick Bowers finally got "The Call" yesterday; he was promoted to the major leagues by the Colorado Rockies.

Best of luck!

over 3 years ago RATW 11 comments 0 recs |

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I went to high school with him

I was on JV while he was on varsity. I only faced him once, in an intrasquad game. He hit me with the first pitch I saw (which left a bruise for 2 weeks). He then picked me off of first base before throwing his next pitch.

I did get the little league glory of doubling him off of first base on a line drive that I caught practically standing on the bag.

I’m very excited for him and his family. Do Chiefland proud!!!!!

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 2, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

There's a nice McDonalds in Chiefland

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jul 2, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

That's about it

That and a major league pitcher!

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 3, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't forget Wendy's

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jul 3, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions

FAIL!

No Wendy’s in Chiefland. But there is a SUPER! Wal-Mart!!!

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 3, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions

I have a tough decision

Come August 1st. Watch the Rays play the Tigers, or go south to see my hometown boy take on the Marlins (fingers crossed that he sticks with the big league club to make this a dilema).

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 3, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I think the McDonalds is actually in the Super Wal Mart

Every year when I go up to Tally for Youth in Government, we stop in Chiefland at this one shopping center. And I think, within walking distance, there is a Mickey D’s in the Wal Mart, and a Sonic, Burger King, and Taco Bell nearby. I think I was confusing the Wendy’s with another place on the way.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jul 3, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow, that’s a long, boring drive.

Another Wal-Mart is opening in Pinellas Park in September. This one is a Neighborhood Market format instead of the Super. Sounds like the excuse I need to make another visit and catch a couple Rays games in person.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jul 3, 2008 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions