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by R.J. Anderson on Aug 6, 2008 4:24 PM EDT
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PrintI had some short rant about Scott Kazmir’s different approach this season, but thankfully Tommy Rancel covered it far better than I had.
This game featured every emotion possible. Initial anger and distaste for
Jason Bartlett, the most unlikely of designated hitters we’ll ever see, began the rally with a double that is perhaps the hardest hit ball of his Rays career. Eric Hinske would follow him up with another double that was just fair down the first base line. Gabe Gross stepped up and unleashed, sending a ball crashing into the right field scoreboard and placing the score at 7-7. Akinori Iwamura would reach on an infield single and Ben Zobrist would walk. Up stepped Carlos Pena, the guy who made game tying homeruns cool last season. With a quick stroke the ball ascended in an arch that would’ve made Eero Saarinen proud.
I think it’s safe to say all those bad feelings that could’ve possibly existed at the beginning of the afternoon are gone, just like that baseball, and just like a series defeat.
On to the west coast we go with four versus
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Winning with today's lineup is pretty huge
If they DFA Gross the Rays will be cursed. Might as well go back to “Devil” Rays.
yup that is where he has been the last year
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!
Four game series + Washburn pitching today.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 6, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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Knuckleballers put little stress on their arms. They can pitch on short rest.
www.raysbb.com
Yes, we really do have fans.
How bad could your first name be
that you decided to go with the initials R.A. preceding the last name Dickey? He had no chance at all when it came to other kids picking on him. “You R A Dickey” Ha Ha HaHa Ha Ha
Can I bitch about today's win?
Kaz’s sloppy outings are beginning to bother me, as were yet again an inability to get runs on lefties (other than the first inning), this team struggling to beat the Indians (again) and I’m still bent about that lame-ass Upton move. I like the outcome, but not the means, and I think the Rays got a lot more luck than usual to pull out a victory today.
On the plus side, Jesus Motherfucking Christ, Gabe Gross obliterated that ball.
Can we please keep the JMFCs to the game thread?
RJ is not an elitist douchebag who hates scouting
I'm serious about that
Nothing cool about crude
RJ is not an elitist douchebag who hates scouting
I saw a shirt at the park yesterday
It said ‘God’s last name is not Damnit’
I’m assuming it was meant to be serious. But found it’s implied message (that screaming damnit is A’ OK) humorous.
by GomesSweetGomes on Aug 7, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to thread jack but.
What are the origins of the fiddle cat? Can we please get a wiki page on it or something? I see it all the time and I know it is a celebration symbol. But I would like something difinitive on where and how it started and I would love to see the Rays pick it up and play it just once on the Jumbotron at the game.
The tale of the FiddleCat is a long and ultimately rewarding story....
He was born into poverty in post-World War I Fiddletown. Wrecked by mortar shells in the first battle of the Marne, Fiddletown was bereft of economy and most importantly, happyness. FiddleCat was a bright child, always looking at instruments through the local town’s music stores. It wasn’t until his parents sent him to boarding school in Vienna that he first heard American folk music. From then on, FiddleCat knew his destiny. He saved all spring working odd-jobs with SeizureMouse to buy a fiddle to play in the streets to bring back the happiness to Fiddletown. Once that fiddle was in his hands, nobody was stopping him. He even impressed the local talent scout who would eventually send him on his first American tour.
Thus, the FiddleCat is born, highlighting celebrations of happiness throughout modern American history.
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Aug 6, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
Awesome...
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
You brought a tear
To a fiddle fathers eye.
by Sylar on Aug 6, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I liked him more when he was about the music
His first album was the best, but then the fame and fortune got to his head…as did his addiction to catnip.
by GomesSweetGomes on Aug 6, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
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!
So.. to start the 9th I put in my Ipod to watch the final inning with some tunes...
When Gross was up it was “Put On” specifically Kanye’s verse when he hit it. Then with Carlos up it was “Hero” by Nas… after the HR it was “Award Tour”. My ipod knows the future..
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
that ipod seems to be a rays fan
and also really nice timing 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!
THIS JUST IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edward Mujica is changing his name to Edward BOHICA
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.
A split is a very acceptable outcome missed opportunity, and a series win would be excellent likely.
I love you Luddy.
Who wouldn't be afraid of Dickey?
Look at that face!
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 6, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
felix is the only one who scares me
i would only be afraid of RA Dickey if i meet him in a dark alley
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!
This game was an emotional rollercoster
I got there, was happy, content. The thundersticks weren’t that bad, we had plenty of room to move and relax. The Rays were winning, all was good. Then the group of kids behind us showed up. We had to move and our section filled up. The thudersticks are now in my ear and hitting me in the head, the Rays were losing. Frustration set in. I want the kids to go away, I want to kill the man who invented thundersticks and I want to go home.
Then the ninth inning happens! Pure Joy!
Much later I find out why Upton was benched…frustration again. Then I lock my keys in my car.
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