Manager Joe Maddon said before Sunday's game that RHP Gary Glover was ready to come off the DL and...

Manager Joe Maddon said before Sunday's game that RHP Gary Glover was ready to come off the DL and that they would have to soon make a decision.

That appears to be imminent, as Glover left the clubhouse after Sunday's game clearly unhappy, and refusing comment.

Glover is flying home to Tampa rather than accompany the team to Toronto, which would seem to indicate he's not going to be rejoining the Rays, and soon could be traded or designated for assignment. - The Heater

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I actually feel bad for him.

I know I joke a lot about him, but Glover was nothing but a class act during his time here and for an international signing (well, non-roster invitee who played in Japan) he did more than I could’ve expected.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 6:22 PM EDT 0 recs

TRADE HIM FOR STREET

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

by SaberToothedPie on Jul 27, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up 0 recs

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

:D

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

by SaberToothedPie on Jul 27, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

i feel bad for him too, but he'll clear waivers and maybe be a september callup

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 27, 2008 6:34 PM EDT 0 recs

nope

he can’t be re-added to the 40-man without someone else being DFA’d.

I suppose he could accept a minor league assignment and they could purchase his contract in september if there’s still a spot open, but that would be extremely pointless imo.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

...

Roster is already at 39, and assuming that Rocco will take the 40th spot, I see no reason why someone else couldn’t get DFAed / passed through waivers to get him back on, if he dominates in Durham and/or there are injury issues.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

Glover won't be back

He’s behind at least Salas, Dohmann, Thayer, and maybe Debarr.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up 0 recs

Thayer and Debarr?

You’ve gotta be kidding me.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

Glover is below reliever replacement level.

You don’t think either couldn’t do that?

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yes, I don't

Debarr was HORRIBLE in his stint with Pittsburgh (was past ‘below replacement level’), and Thayer is a righty who peaks in the mid-80’s (there’s a possibility he could outperform Glover, but I doubt he’ll get the opportunity).

That, and Glover isn’t below replacement level. He’s below average, but he’s way above replacement level.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

Oops

I was confusing Debarr and Meek.

Debarr still isn’t much special though.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

... what was your point?

I’m aware that the 40-man will be at 39 when Glover is DFA’d, Salas is reinstated, and Rocco is activated, but that won’t matter until September since no one is currently an option candidate.

And who in hell would we DFA to get Glover back on (regardless of what he does in Durham)?

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

No, it's at 39 now

Unless I’m recalling things incorrectly, the Front Office has kept the 40-man roster down to 39 all season.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

You're mistaken

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

That adds up to 38

Baldelli, Salas and Orvella don’t count against the 40-man roster.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

That's what I thought too

it’s possible that the website just never got updated or that the transaction just wasn’t of a type that got reported.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up 0 recs

So did everyone else,

but they never did, according to the official site at least.

And I can’t seem to remember reading about him being reinstated and optioned in the Times or the Trib.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up 0 recs

Not as far as I know

He’s stayed on the suspended list. I have no idea how, but he has.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

So you're right, I was wrong

There’s even more room on the 40-man roster than I originally surmised.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

i thought that ryu got DFA and isnt on the 40man roster anymore?

longo=ROY. friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08!

by RaysOfHope on Jul 28, 2008 1:59 AM EDT up 0 recs

yeah, pretty sure Ryu is gone, right?

by davidsmarch on Jul 28, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up 0 recs

4/12/08 Optioned RHP Jae Kuk Ryu to Durham

Doesn’t anybody ever look for themselves anymore?

by Vin on Jul 28, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up 0 recs

No, he's on the AAA DL though.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 28, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up 0 recs

While I'm glad they're finally dropping some dead weight.

I’m getting more and more frustrated that our best 25 aren’t taking the field.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 6:35 PM EDT 0 recs

Which is really dumb

since there’s no reason to make a move until Friday anyway. Nevermind.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

RUGGIANO!

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

For what its worth,

Rocco’s rehab assignment is over next Monday.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

All that needs to be said

”...and soon could be traded or designated for assignment…”

by Sylar on Jul 27, 2008 6:46 PM EDT 0 recs

Although I’d just as well promote Ruggiano if we want a new RH hitter.

Same.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 7:15 PM EDT 0 recs

I swear I hit the reply button.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

Lies

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jul 27, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

Lies compounding lies on top of that!

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

I was looking for a good “IDK WTF HAPPENED!!!!” picture, but failed miserably.

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

No more reliever DL merry-go-round? :(

Thanks for your best efforts, G.G. Hopefully the team will win you a World Series share and ring. I can dream.

Longlorious.
Free Kila Kaaihue!

by RATW on Jul 27, 2008 7:20 PM EDT 0 recs

Win it for Nate Haynes and Gary Glover!

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

.. and little Elliot Johnson!

Longlorious.
Free Kila Kaaihue!

by RATW on Jul 27, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

Is Gomes out of options?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 27, 2008 8:08 PM EDT 0 recs

Yeah

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

by SaberToothedPie on Jul 27, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up 0 recs

hopefully the corresponding move to glover DFA is Baldelli activated.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

Can't happen

Glover being DFA’d has no affect on the 25-man roster. And Rocco pretty much already has a spot on the 40-man, so…

by Vin on Jul 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

Rocco a stretch at best

Why does everyone assume that 1) he’ll come back and stay healthy all the way and 2) that even if he is super healthy he’ll put up sick numbers?

The last time Rocco was an everyday player (so long ago I can barely remember), he wasn’t exactly a hammer in our lineup. He’ll barely cause a ripple. And that’s only if in the next few rehab starts we don’t hear about “another setback”. Why are people so obsessed with Rocco?

by Bobby Fenton on Jul 27, 2008 9:39 PM EDT 0 recs

Nice to see you commenting Bobby.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

+1 Enjoy the show...just needs more cooking classes like Ron/Ian

by td32 on Jul 27, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up 0 recs

Excellent point!

He is hitting 8% linedrives in the minors. He just isn’t hitting the ball with a lot of authority right now. If our plan to beef up our lineup is to add Rocco to the RF platoon, all we are doing is rearranging the chairs on the deck of the Titanic. Boston adds Papi, New York adds Marte and Nady to their team, we have to do something because the offensive struggles continue to hold this team back. 2.7 runs a game over the last 3 weeks. If we had any decent hitting during that stretch, we would be 5+ games up on the rest of them right now.

I’ll be tuning in tomorrow now that I’m back at work and out of Vegas. I love the show but I can’t exactly tune in at 6am PST when I didn’t get to bed until 4am all week :)

by Jason Collette on Jul 27, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up 0 recs

Quitter.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

Dont you guys speak ill of Joe Dimaggio Jr

by td32 on Jul 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up 0 recs

what site provids LD% for minor leaguers?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 27, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

minorleaguesplits.com

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 27, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

We'll be adding Price

which is probably more pitching than the others will be adding, but other than that, I agree.

As for Rocco, I’m not sure I buy it entirely. My running theory is that if he hits well, they’‘ll keep him on the roster, and if he doesn’t (or if he gets hurt), they’ll turn to Ruggs, and stash Rocco back on the DL either way – he’s close enough to being injured that it would be hard for him to make a grievance.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jul 27, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

1010 needs a better signal so it can reach us in sarasota...all we get is 620

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 27, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm so sorry

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

by SaberToothedPie on Jul 27, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up 0 recs

Last time I checked, 1010 was Yankees Radio

Has something changed? Did they actually start doing analysis on the Rays?

by kericr on Jul 28, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up 0 recs

Duemig.

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

by SaberToothedPie on Jul 28, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up 0 recs

I don't listen to 1010 that much just....Duemig

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

by SaberToothedPie on Jul 28, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up 0 recs

I’m always reading the site but I never remembered if I had a login or not so I tried it the other day and it worked.

1010 does broadcast Yankee games. Part of me says I’m not a huge fan of it, but I find myself listening now when the Rays aren’t going simultaneously because I appreciate the comedy of John Sterling and because I want to see what the Yankees are doing.

During the day, however, 1010 has a full lineup of local talk shows (inclduing mine from 9-noon) all much more concerned with the Rays than anything else. Thanks to all of you guys who listen, and it’s good to be commenting on the board here, RJ. You’re welcome on the show anytime even though I know you’re not big into a lot of public stuff. Collette, you too.

by Bobby Fenton on Jul 28, 2008 12:47 AM EDT 0 recs