Perez & Jaso Coming

Cook you was also recalled and moved to the big league DL, which will allow us, if we need to, add a guy for the playoffs, K-Rod style.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Apparently he had elbow surgery.

In a secret bunker in North Korea.

Seriously, how was that never reported?

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Jaso coming up too!

Sweet!!!!!!

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

Friedman said the Rays do indeed expect Salas to be back Tuesday (along with Troy Percival), and they also will recall catcher John Jaso from Durham that day. That will be the end of the call-ups until Durham is done unless someone else is needed because of an injury in the meantime.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

What this does is it makes both Fernie and Juice eligible for the playoff roster.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

BSB!!!!!

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, Jaso. Pleasant surprise.

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by RATW on Aug 31, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I called Jaso over DiFelice

last weeek

the kid can hit

I hear Perez is an exciting player

I’ve seen enough of Ruggs

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I bow to you, #1 cheerleader.

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by RATW on Aug 31, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

no Talbot, either Johnson, or Price

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Darn it!

Would be nice to have Jaso and Perez going into the Bats series. But, hey, good to know the rest of the gang is staying through the IL run.

Price has been a surprise. I’ve seen both his home starts at the DBAP and his control is terrible. Great stuff if he can keep it in the zone.

by D-BullsFan on Aug 31, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

his control is terrible. Great stuff if he can keep it in the zone.

I wonder what’s up. Other than his freshman year at Vandy, he’s always been very consistent with his control.

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by RATW on Aug 31, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

wasn't it reported that he was called up just hours ago?

9 = 8

by walkoffwalk on Aug 31, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

...no.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

It was assumed, but never official.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

This is interesting though. I wonder if he was just frustrated and asked to be let go…

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

That or he sucks.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Should have gone for Sal Fasano

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Indians homer.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Martinez is back, Sal won't play

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

That doesn't mean Fasano is good.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

This jas been one of his best years, and he's always been a good receiver

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

And you'd know something about being a good reciever

wouldn’t you?

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Zing!

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

lame, imo

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I think you were asking for that.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm so used to that stuff

i’m the most banned poster ever on Indians forum

ps, i hate the Indians

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I like how you freely offer this information.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm too old to bullshit

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I love/hate you so much

by rglass44 on Aug 31, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

that's cool by me

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I believe that's called Bipolar disorder.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Could be Multiple Personalities disorder.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't you have homework to do?

by rglass44 on Aug 31, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm a P.E. Teacher, I don't have homework.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

That was supposed to be to Patrick.

by rglass44 on Aug 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

My homework is mocking you into submission.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL! BECAUSE HE HAS A MUSTACHE!!!11!!! ELEVEN

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Eleven. Exactly. One louder!

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

by you

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I figured we'd call him up.

That’s what I get for assuming.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

been there, done that

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

i respect that Friedman realizes Jason is a better player RIGHT NOW.

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

JASO

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I keep underestimating them, expecting them to take the crusty vet.

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by RATW on Aug 31, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

As did I.

This is excellent.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Indeed.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell yeah, thank god the shot Zimmer full of Thorazine so he wouldn't bug them with tales of the good old days.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes!

Perez finally gets a chance and Jaso who keeps getting better with time gets to try the majors.

Maybe the open 40 spot from Birkins will create a Davis call up?

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

They're not putting Davis on the 40 man this season.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Dan Johnson would be the more logical choice to get called up

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

one way or another

he’ll be called up. If nothing else, I don’t see why Ryu couldn’t be put on the 60-day.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

they'll add a SP b4 the DH v BAL

along with Price

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Spelling and capitalization count.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you really that fucking lazy that you won't spell out the sentence?

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

not lazy, horrible typist

whicj i’m sure you have boticed

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

lolz

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

you're enjoyable this evening

and we didn’t even lose

by rglass44 on Aug 31, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

He's turned the corner.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hard to argue with Andrew and Hunsicker this season

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

It's been hard to argue with them since day one if you weren't shortsighted.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

As i expressed to you early on here

i have thought this entire owner/fo/mgr have pushed the right buttons since day 1

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

As opposed to half of the manager and owner?

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Upon your return you have been nothing but snarky.

You’re almost a mini-Graham.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Sometimes his snarkiness is funny, and sometimes it's not.

It’s like he’s two two two people in one.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm surprised that you were able to construct a post without:

1) Gay porn
2) Race baiting

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

He's all grown up and wants to be just like big brother!!!!

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

And you forgot Rap Quotes

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

He told me he'd never be as funny or handsome (his words).

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

He has a lot of respect for me, and my rugged good looks.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Did you know that Stephen Bochcoa has a new Drama on TNT? It's called Raising the Bar. There will be a commercial-free premiere tomorrow night at 10|9C

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

OH SHIT, man I wish I could see a preview

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like you'll just have to watch the premiere tomorrow night of Raising the Bar at 10|9C tomorrow night on TNT.

TNT, Where Drama Lives®

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm probably going to spend my time having sex with multiple models.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Male models*

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Whatev, virgin

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

You didn't hit reply to Patrick.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Zing?

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm literally having sex with 4 women right now as I type this.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Does this number include Kyra Sedgwick and S. Epatha Merkerson?

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

No, it's mostly ADAs from under Fred Thompson

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it because they're lesbians?

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell yeah.

They’re hot and have lower expectations from a man!

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

You should get in the mood by watching Oscar-nominee Kyra Sedgwick on The Closer at 11|10C on TNT.

TNT, Where Drama Lives®

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh man, I love ugly women, that sounds like the show for me.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the entire point of my derisive post was that I don't.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

But the post was constructed with the wit that is typically found in posts by

TOP GUN NUMBA 1®

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

A trademark? I'm impressed.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Registered bitch.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

This.

Very much. If there’s one thing I could pat myself on the back for it would be not questioning StuCo. They’ve done an amazing job since day 1.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

it's the nature of the fan to question decisions

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, but using logic helps.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

logic settles in about an hour after the reaction

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Be less temperamental.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

dude, you're going to try and change me now?

ask my wife how i react when Rays are in

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I will ask her the next time I see her.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh God.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

twss?

by rglass44 on Aug 31, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

We're talking about Patrick.

She would never say that.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

That, friends, is a zinger.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Well done.

by rglass44 on Aug 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay R.J.

Shouldn’t you be pretending to like girls?

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

You would know all about the act of pretending, wouldn't you?

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Impersonating is fun.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I pretend to like you every day

So I’d say so.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn son

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

You’re so gay and you don’t even like boys
No you don’t even like
No you don’t even like
No you don’t even like…

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by RATW on Aug 31, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Amusing that you know that song.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn son

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn son

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Context clues help too

like spent 10mil (out of pocket) to upgrade a shitty stadium.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

It's in the nature of a douchebag to pop his collar

That doesn’t excuse it, though.

by ReasonableDoubt on Aug 31, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

one of the reasons RBB became increasingly difficult to read

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by RATW on Aug 31, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

A big reason, imo.

Everything was so… doomsday.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

WE CHOSE RIGGANS OVER DIFELICE OMG THE SEASON IS OVER

RIGGANS CAN’T CALL GAMES!?!

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Q? RJ, doesn't the PC call the game many times?

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm pretty sure the season was over at least once a week since about October.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

WILL WE EVEN FINISH .500 AFTER LOSING SEVEN STRAIGHT?

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

ONLY IF THAT BUM PENA GETS HURT AGAIN AND WE CAN CALL UP SOMEONE USEFUL!!!!

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

He made two grave mistakes, but other than that, they've been great.

Hamilton and Townsend.

9 = 8

by walkoffwalk on Aug 31, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Wasn't in charge when they drafted Townsend...

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

that's good. i'm glad Friedman and Co weren't behind the Townsend massacre.

9 = 8

by walkoffwalk on Aug 31, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not going to get into another Hamilton rehash

But the drafting of Wade Townsend most definitely did not take place under Andrew Friedman’s tenure.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Hamilton subthreads will be closed, quickly.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Herrrrron fiend

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Unless something new and intelligent is brought to the table.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Not gonna get that here

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

GOD.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes?

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

That's not entirely true.

Sternberg was in the process of taking over during the 2005 draft. Someone in the organization said that we had to draft Townsend because he was cheap (the scouts wanted Andrew McCutchen). I’ve heard Namoli and Sternberg blamed for his signing.

My biggest criticism of that draft was not signing Bryan Morris, our 3rd round pick that year. In 2006, Logan White liked him enough to consider him at 6 if Kershaw hadn’t fallen to them. Instead he drafted him at 27. We had reportedly agreed in principal to a deal to sign him for 1.6 million during the summer, but Namoli nixed it. However, the take over was complete during the off season and they still didn’t sign him. He had TJ not long after he was drafted and has since been traded to the Pirates in the Manny, Bay deal. He’s been pretty solid for his first year back from TJ. We’ll see how his future goes, but he’s got a chance to be really solid arm.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Sternberg =/= Friedman.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

True, but he had already hired Friedman and he was in the front office although not in charge.

But neither Friedman nor Lamar would have made the Townsend call. They can’t be blamed. It’s either Namoli or Sternberg’s fault. I wasn’t blaming Friedman. I also don’t know who made the Morris call. So AFRO covers anyone who is to blame (even though it doesn’t look like it’s going to be a huge mistake with hindsight, I still think it was one at the time).

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by Tyler on Sep 1, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Percy's return is being overlooked, imo

i’m excited he’s back

it’ll make the pen a whole lot stronger

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

I'm gonna leave that one alone, needless to say I'm not so sure

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Your post is true in every single facet except for where it's not, which is similarly every single facet.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

true, in the sense that i'd rather have percival pitching hammel's innings

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Wheeler has 2 of last 4 BS

Percy 3 all year

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

i don't love wheeler either

does Percival have a special skill that allows him to give up exactly as many runs as he can get away with and still save the game? i say no. i say he’s been a bit fortunate when he allows runs. and his skills show he will continue to give up runs at a higher rate than most others in the bullpen.

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

but not Percy pitching Balfour's

by rays1234 on Sep 1, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

exactly

by Sky Kalkman on Sep 1, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder if Jaso is being showcased to other teams to be used as tradebait in the off season.

Jaso is gona be 26 and I am pretty confident in Riggs ability for the most part. Most of the pitchers were caught by Riggs in the minors so familiarity is pretty good too

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

He'll be 26 in a year an a month. He's 24.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

A month of spotty playing time wont influence any team’s opinion on him.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Jaso might be better than Riggs right now

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I would argue it.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

for Jaso or for Riggans?

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

That Jaso is better.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

We'll see.

Jaso is clearly the better hitter. In fact, it’s not even close. Jaso might be a better hitter than Navi long term, but his defense is the question.

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by Tyler on Aug 31, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

agreed, but Riggs is more experienced...not that it matters and not that much more experienced

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Then why raise the point in the first place?

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

It makes for a good argument does it not?

I never did say that Jaso should be #2 and Riggs #3

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

But you said yourself that it doesn't matter

Thus contradicting the point of raising in the first place. I understand that you agree with the point, and I agree with the premise that Riggans should be the top back-up as well, but for only legitimate reasons. The gulf of experience between a rookie and a player with one year of experience does not represent a reasonable argument, in my mind.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I already stated my approval for Riggs. All I said was that I agreed with Tyler's comments.

In my mind, he has a better history with the most of the current pitchers and truth be told, Jaso should be a starter in this league. I’m not sure what being a backup does for his career. Riggs on the other hand appears comfortable in his role. Time will tell and maybe I’m wrong, but I say the Rays should trade Jaso.

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

we know one thing every 5 games Riggs will be in there

he and Garza have a good thing going and anything to calm Garza down and allow him to dominate I like.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

good point

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe they should trade him...

or maybe they shouldn’t. But they aren’t bringing a guy up right now to showcase him as you wondered above. He is up because the FO believes he can help this team win right now.

by K-Rock on Aug 31, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I certainly hope Jaso doesnt play enough to be showcased

because that would mean Navi is pretty hurt.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I certainly wouldn't either.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

So both Jaso and Fernandez are eliegible for the post season?

And the Rays can add say a David Price if he were called up in Septempber because of Chad Orvella’s situation? (read in SPT)….That will come in handy

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

i might be wrong, but i believe these count as september callups, no?

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

No, because they were called up BEFORE Sept., which means they are eligible for post season

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

interesting

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

My bad...I meant to say they could add Price to post season roster if they wanted even if it's September

I would choose Martinez over Ruggiano because of his speed

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Roto has all the moves, sans Jaso

so they choose to editorialize Hernandez will be our 3rd C

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

to be fair, that was my first reaction too.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Who would you leave off and who would you add to post season roster?

I say Fernando Perez over Justin Ruggiano and David Price over Jason Hammel

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

if everyone is healthy

SP- Kaz/shields/Garza/Jackson
BP- Balfour, Percy, Wheeler, JP, Bradford, Price, Sonny
C- Navi, Riggs
1B- Pena
2B- Aki, Floyd
SS- Bartlett,
3B- Longo, Aybar
RF- Gross, Hinske
CF- Upton, Perez
LF- CC, Baldelli

Essentially adding Price and Perez and losing Hammel and Zobrist

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

whoops meant to put Floyd behind Pena

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Even still, why put him at first base?

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Aug 31, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

laziness, I didnt want to put DH

I agree that keeping Zobrist over Floyd would seem to make since but they really seem to like Floyds leadership.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

if CC's back, not sure Floyd is there

CC would play against both lefties and righties, Baldelli and Gross would platoon in right, and Hinske would DH. if anything, a righty DH is needed.

What’s Perez’s use? Are we trusting Aybar to back up 2B and SS if something bad happens?

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Perez is a switch hitting speed demon.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

is he a GOOD switch-hitter capable of hitting playoff caliber pitching?

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

as much if not more capable than Ruggiano

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

interesting -- why wasn't he called up instead of Ruggs?

does the FO disagree with you?

by Sky Kalkman on Aug 31, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Just my guess but

Ruggiano has been in AAA for a couple years and this season is Perez’s first so they may have just left him down there to get more ABs in.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 31, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Who draws a decent amount of walks.

by Vin on Aug 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I like the fact the Rays can pinch run Perez in a pinch during the playoffs. He would give us best option to score in a close game if needed

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

He could be our Dave Roberts

Then the Giants will sign him in the off-season for a hilariously large contract.

Note: For this plan to work he would have to be in his mid 40s

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

by Rays Rule on Aug 31, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

alright someone explain this to me if im wrong with any of this

so perez and jaso are now eligible for the post season roster(even though jaso has no chance unless navvy or riggs gets hurt) and now with the call up and DL of ryu, the rays can now pull a k-rod and put david price on the postseason roster?

i was starting to worry that they werent going to find a way to get david price on the post season roster if they wanted to, so the call up and dl of ryu is good news for me, also anyone disagree with me that since the postseason is a 3 and 4 man rotation anyway that they might go with 11 pitchers and keep zobrist on the roster and just cut miller since with price and howell as lefties, miller wont be needed

Longo=ROY. Friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Gabe Gross= clutch.

by RaysOfHope on Aug 31, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions

I disagree with cutting Miller.

SP- Kaz, Shields, Garza, Jackson
BP- Balfour, Percy, Wheeler, JP, Bradford, Price, Miller, Sonny
C- Navi, Riggs
1B- Pena, Floyd
2B- Aki
SS- Bartlett, Zobrist
3B- Longo, Aybar
RF- Gross, Hinske
CF- Upton
LF- CC, Baldelli

Uh oh…that makes 26. I honestly do not know who to cut. Zobrist??

by Kenny845 on Sep 1, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

by RaysOfHope on Sep 1, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Regarding the Jackson or Sonny debate it kind of depends what team we face

For some reason I feel more comfortable with Sonny facing certain types of teams and Jackson facing others. Either way that isn’t going to make or break our season.

I like Perez on the PS roster. We need a pinch runner.

by matthan on Sep 1, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions