7/4: KC (39-47) at RAYS (52-32)
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:00 PM EDT
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Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, Jul 4, 2008 5:10 PM EDT
Happy 4th all, today will mark the debut of the Cajun God:
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Loaded lineup
Iwamura, 2B
Crawford, LF
Upton, CF
Pena, 1B
Longoria, 3B
Floyd, DH
Navarro, C
Hinske, RF
Brignac, SS
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hot Damn!
Seeing Brignac’s ML debut makes my guts tickle in the best way.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let't go Rays!
Good Luck Big Bayou Brignac! Welcome to the show, make us proud.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, starting for the debut
Nicely played.
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 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only everyone could make their debut against the Royals
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I honestly thought this would be the game Price would debut for the Rays at the start of the season.
Now I think it will be Sept. 2nd against the Sox.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me be the first of many hopefully over the years
MVP: Brignac
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't been the biggest Brignac guy
But I’m not shutting the door on the idea of him taking over this season.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bartlett's defense has been invaluable this season
Brignac better be at his best in the field.
www.citadel-insurance.com
by SeanDubbs on Jul 4, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Brignac is good in the field
And has a better bat, it might be worth the gamble.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been very happy with Barlett.
He and Longoria have been huge all year.
www.citadel-insurance.com
by SeanDubbs on Jul 4, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wont be. His defense is shotty. He has been better over the last few months up in Durham.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone give me a quick rundown of Brignac's skills/tools?
I’m still almost 0 familiar with the Rays minor league organizations.
by lailaihei on Jul 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His best tool is his power.
Apparently he doesn’t like to walk much.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SS Version of CC; less speed, 25 HR power
by P Brady on Jul 4, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking Delmon, but he has no power.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PECOTA is really high on his glove.
It projects him as a 3-win defensive player and a 1-win offensive player, not bad. And good enough to be about league average. Let’s see how he does…
by lailaihei on Jul 4, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His best tool is his glove
He is a gap to gap hitter who hits everything hard. He is very similar to Longoria offensively but with slightly less power. He has a smooth swing, his down fall is that he will chase pitches outside of the zone.
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his down fall is that he will chase pitches outside of the zone.
Reid and me aren’t going to get along, are we?
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I have Ruggiano, Talbot, and Sonnanstine to make me happy tonight.
Oh wait.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talbot: Dan Johnson's soul mate.
No, he is that guy, the Dr. in Field of Dreams. Who got called up, but never played. Poor guy. He will be back up in Sept.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point
I’m just waiting for Ruggiano to get traded. When he goes bonkers elsewhere at least we’ll have Gomes’ antics.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see Ruggiano going bonkers.
I did see how he got thrown out in last night’s game. Ruggiano I feel will be a solid player. He should be our everyday RFer. But NO!
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MVP: Longo!
Second star of the Game: EJax
Third Star: Aki
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am calling it. Brignac's call up is to intrigue trade bait
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's just to try and catch lightning in the bottle.
He might get dealt still, but he’s probably a better option than Zobrist.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'l see if Brignac has a good series vs. the Royals he will get a shot against the Yankees.
But, if not, I see him sitting for the Yankees two-gamer. But maybe another shot against the Tribe
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
got to go to work! I will see when I get settled.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Jul 4, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im so excited
I know he hasn’t been killing the ball like he used to but I couldn’t wait for the day Brignac made his Rays debut, it’s here!
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how is brignac pronounced? is the middle pronounced like the middle of cognac?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought it might be like Breen-Yack
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its been highly debated.
And maybe we’ll all find out for sure tonight, but I remember reading somewhere that a guy sat in front of his parents at a game this year and said they pronounced it Brin-yak…
So…
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coulda been him
It was definitely someone on the RaysBB message board, so Tocco sounds plausible.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do y'all want to win the boston/yanks series or do you want a split?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Personally,
I would have liked a Yankee sweep. Would have given us that much more of a lead over the Sox. Now it looks like a split is a best case scenario.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think wild card is any different than winning the division....so i'd like to see a boston sweep and perhaps put the yanks out of their misery
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The yanks are 5 out of the wildcard race
and behind three teams. So New York losing isn’t nearly as helpful to the Rays as Boston losing would be.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also isn't this a bit odd
Longoria and Brignac are on a first place Rays team and it’s 2008, not 2010.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Given out rcord, its also amazing
that we’ll more than likely see the ML debut of 3 of our top 10 prospects this year.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make that 4
Longo, Niemann, Brignac, and Price.
Wow.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering we've been talking about these guys forever
It’s about time.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CAJUN SENSATION
it just looks better than Cajun Sensajun…
It makes the butterflies in my stomach dance a pretty dance – and David Price is coming soon TOO!!!
I’m off to the local pub to tune in, harass the Red Sox lovin’ waitress and irritate the locals with shrieks of giddy joy!!!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
by Manny Stiles on Jul 4, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's somewhere in between. i've had him pronounce it for me.
by dbulls21 on Jul 4, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure he threw some accent on it
and I swear cajun is one of the hardest accents to imitate.
So i imagine “BRIN” and “BREEN” will both be acceptable.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although I guarentee there'll be a 10 page fight about it.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree about it being in between
I’ve had both him and Josh Labandiera pronounce their names to me and I still can’t get either right 1/2 the time.
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll look in the media guide, one second.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I demand to know the difference between
“yac” “yak” and “yack”
It must be in that media guide somewheres.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carl needs two steals for 300.
He’d be the 9th player since 1900 to reach 300 prior to turning 27
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also I would've went, but cheap friends would rather go to the Yankee game this week.
Makes sense, I guess.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7.78 ERA on road for Bannister
we better score a lot
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love me some leadoff hitters
fights back from 0-2, gets it full and then a double. so awesome
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scouting report on Bannister
“has a good idea about pitching”
I dunno, maybe it’s me but that doesn’t sound like the best thing to say about a pitcher.
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brignac is essentially shadowing B.J.
+1 to Reid.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whats up with Brignac
he was just stalking BJ
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if he hits well
is he gonna stay at SS rest of the way? or next year his year
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many guys stick around
to see if the camera guy is ok?
I thought it was classy.
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he is here for the long haul
He is just as good if not better defensively and cant be worse offensively
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why do they even try to throw him out
especially on a bad pitch
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
am I an asshole
for rewinding and watching Buck bust his ass again?
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ive been preaching it for awhile
just wait until we get to face teams under .500. we will really get to see this team get going.
Everyone complains about the pitching but when you are facing only good teams naturally you are going to struggle. Just look what we did against Pittsburgh and Florida.
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon will do great his contract year
otherwise he will be the Adrian Beltre type. Our man Longo aint like that
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adrian Beltre is one of the top 3B in the league.
He plays in a park that hinders right handed hitters.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hitting, not pitching
pitching has been just fine
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its nice to see
that we aren’t gonna make EJ pitch a shutout
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he sucked in LA til his contract year
and hes incredibly average in Seattle. Maybe he will be great next year when its time for a new contract.
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that qualifies as a good start to the game.
Longlorious.
by RATW on Jul 4, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got excited there
and it wasn’t a hard play. God I hope he rips the stuffing off the ball so we keep him around.
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that Bob Hamelin at the plate?
He’s big.
Longlorious.
by RATW on Jul 4, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it in Dave Martinez contract that he has to be within 2 feet of Maddon
every time they show him on TV
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we should trade for Grienke before tomorrows game.
I don’t feel like facing him
In all seriousness, they made him and Butler available and I don’t know why the fuck
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For anyone who says Upton is lazy
He just ran from the middle center to mid left and caught a ball.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well sometimes he doesn't use all his speed
but hes so quick that it usually doesn’t matter.
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are we.....are we making an SP work?
I like this
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brignac has a hot sitter
add another plus to him
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brignac's sister, she'll give a dog a bone.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brignac's sister, she'll give a dog a bone.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's weird.
My Tivo had apparently rewound or something because sure enough I was a few pitches behind.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how many pitches has Bannister thrown?
Not that I really wanna chase him anyway but it seems like a lot
And I would enjoy having sex with Brignac’s sister
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cajun God of
Napalm!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
by Gator80 on Jul 4, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EJ is cool
he looks studdy at times. Man if he could just be consistent….
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF is with all of the roller-coaster like screaming?
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes I am Joe Morgan
nice to meet you, SaberTooth
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's only one way to prove it.
Who wrote Moneyball?
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Royals are a weak offensive team.
We should probably take each game, depending on how Sonnanstine does.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sonnanstine?
The guys with 7 starts in a row in which he gave up 3 ER or less?
by Vin on Jul 4, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when Carl struggles he becomes impatient
umm when has he ever been patient?
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Shields and Garza
make the Royals look so stupid. Not that EJ is making them look that smart so far.
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this qualifies as a trend
When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.
by Guinness on Jul 4, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was out
When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.
by Guinness on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how the fuck
did that not go out?
It looked like he absolutely bombed it. Damn cameras
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looked like Longo hit it well there
oh well, can’t be too upset being up 4-0
by joeybw on Jul 4, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Orioles up big and Yankees down in the 9th
Yanks in danger of falling to a tie with the Os
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys just got here.
I’m in DC right now, how does Reid look thus far?
B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8
by B Ray on Jul 4, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least 1 more batter
Im smelling a first career hit
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should trade for Grienke
Johnny Gomes would be his friend
by Sylar on Jul 4, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because Johnny Gomes doesn't take shit
From no retard like Grienke
by Sylar on Jul 4, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do I feel like that Balk just cost us a base
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
funny- steal second, get third
When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.
by Guinness on Jul 4, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one made it!
When life hands you lemons.........just add vodka.
by Guinness on Jul 4, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is better that Brian Bannister
Jimmy Gobble
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E-Jax is keeping his pitch count down...
Is he looking good?
B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8
by B Ray on Jul 4, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm... So I'm guessing the Royals don't draw a big web crowd.
B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8
by B Ray on Jul 4, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ALERT. EDWIN JACKSON PITCHING SOLID GAME. ALERT
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eight innings for EJ?
B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8
by B Ray on Jul 4, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I need one more run scored in the game to win my bet.
by lailaihei on Jul 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You win
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wait, perhaps I misread
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So the Mariners won 4-1 over the Tigers.
And I really don’t even care. My god this season has been numbing. My two favorite teams are pure shit (and now the M’s are the better of the two), so only the success of the Rays keeps me going day to day.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm enjoying Longlorious's 1.485 OPS for the month of July.
God bless small sample size.
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by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now if we project that over the next couple of years...
B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8
by B Ray on Jul 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not much action in here
Back from dinner and such.
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 4, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EJax is probably done after making a very strong start.
MMMM….DELICIOUS TASTY TANTALIZING TRADE BAIT….
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by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Balfour to finish
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I go to a cookout and I miss the awesome E-Jax start
How has Briggy looked?
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0-for-3 so far but some good defense
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its aite
Losing Bartlett’s glove doesn’t feel so bad
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-3 with a walk now
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOME WALK!*
*Note: not as potent as Gome Run.
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by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know everything's going alright
When Gomer walks
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Brignac!
Time for your first hit/RBI!
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or walk
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH NOES OLD-PLAYER SKILLS HE WON'T AGE WELL!!11!
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by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyway
Crowd doesn’t look too bad for a KC game
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in the 8th inning of a blowout
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My parents are having difficulties getting tickets for Sunday
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going Saturday
I don’t know the ticket situation for Sunday, though
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already got a six-pack for this summer
I’ll be there Sunday and Monday
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did they take gobble out in the middle of the count?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
possibly an injury?
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't have it on but i noticed that on gameday.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he was pitching like shit.
His front shoulder was flying way open. There was no way he was finding the strike zone.
www.citadel-insurance.com
by SeanDubbs on Jul 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only ever seen a manager do that once before.
When Frank Robinson (managing the Nats) pwned a reliever in the middle of a count. Apparently it’s a grave insult.
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by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC!
BRIGNAC’S FIRST RUN SCORED!
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Brignac scores his first run
Base hit CC, 10-2 Rays
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HE DROPPED IT!
11-2 Rays!
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For you Rays fans more familiar with CC, when will you consider him "back"?
He seems to have been on something of a tear lately, though not with much power.
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by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's never been a power threat
He’s been more patient at the plate, so that’s good. He needs to become more aggressive on the base paths, though.
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as people keep throwing him first or 2nd pitch strikes yes
if not he will behind 0-2 every count and struggle.
He just goes up and swings at everything and he is good enough that if the pitch is close it is usually a base hit.
by Dbullsfan on Jul 4, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Royals
That was awesome!
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That'll be on blooper reels for years to come
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap, what did I miss? I'm following it via Gameday
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by esoteric on Jul 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was popped up about 30 feet up the third-base line with 2 out
The pitcher got it, but it bounced out of his glove and to the ground. CC was running the whole time, and crossed the plate a second after.
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C-LOOOOOSSSS!!!!
Well, some one had to say it.
B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8
by B Ray on Jul 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
9 runs
Safe enough for Hammel?
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 down
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 down!
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 DOWN!!! RAYS WIN!!!!!!!
Awesome fact of the day: We have 53 wins. In 2002, we won 55 games…all season.
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by JMB on Jul 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, this is sweet.
B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8
by B Ray on Jul 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was an awesome win
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 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wifey is calling him the "Big Gumbo"
and regardless… I’m going with it!!!
If you're not having fun, what are you having? There's already WAAAY too many serious moments in life.
by Manny Stiles on Jul 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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