Riggans in LF

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 5, 2008 12:46 AM EDT

I won't go on a rant about how Al Reyes and Evan Longoria are selfish bastards for keeping those outs to themselves instead of letting a ball go to Shawn Riggans playing left for the first time in his career but instead share the note that this was the first time since 2006 a Rays catcher played out of position. Toby Hall played third base in 2006 for an inning against the New York Yankees following a pinch hit situation. Just for kicks take a look at the players used that day:

Gathright CF
Crawford LF
Gomes DH
Wigginton 3B
Hall C
Hollins RF
Norton 1B
Lee 1B
Green 2B
Burroughs PH
Paul C
Perez SS

Waechter
Meadows
Orvella
Camp
Miceli
Lugo

We've came quite a ways...

Correction: Josh Paul played in left field a few weeks later. (Hat tip Tommy Rancel)

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Crawford LF

Or…Have we?

"STP is me. He can do everything I can do." - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Aug 5, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions

Also: Upton coaching Riggans is so awesome.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 5, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions

Man I miss that

Brian Meadows 78 mph fastball

by KazforPresident on Aug 5, 2008 1:38 AM EDT reply actions

Travis Lee

Hello Kitty, #1 in your fantasy league. =p

by Boricua on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 AM EDT reply actions

what in the name of sean burroughs?

any lineup that features Hollins, Sean B., Josh Paul and Nick Green is alright in my book.

by stpetelawyer on Aug 5, 2008 7:17 AM EDT reply actions

At least I don't have to scream at my TV....

every time Greg Norton comes to bat.

Mound Visit

by Mound Visit on Aug 5, 2008 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

Nick Green was awesome...

because of his entrance music. That Nelly/Tim McGraw song really worked the crowd into a frenzy.

by steve-o1285 on Aug 5, 2008 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

What do these decisions say about Rocco's real health?

We’re short position players, yet we still haven’t activated him?

by TallMatt on Aug 5, 2008 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

it says nothing about rocco really

barty and cc are targeting a thursday return against seattle so i think that rocco is going to be back then since we wont need either aybar or zobrist, i would keep zobrist over aybar since zobrist can play more positions and has a better bat and now that gomes has been optioned to the minors a spot has been opened up for rocco. also rocco might shave his beard since his mommy dont like it lol

longo=ROY. friedman=Executive of the year. Maddon=Manager of the year. Rays=WS champs 08! fiddler cat=best way to show your excitement middle name lamar=success, last name lamar=fail, sorry chuck! pause not!

by RaysOfHope on Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions