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9/19: MIN (83-70) at RAYS (90-61)

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Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays


Minnesota at RAYS

7:10; FSN Florida/ESPN
RAYS RADIO/1250 AM

Pitching Matchup:


 IP tRA + K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS WHIP G/F P/IP
MIN RH N. Blackburn
 180.2 4.75 100 4.53 1.54 2.94 1.05 .752 1.31 1.27 14.77
RAYS RH E. Jackson
 168.1 5.66 84 5.29 3.90 1.36 1.18 .794 1.49 0.96 16.54

GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hinske's back in, but at least he's dropped to 8th.

Akinori Iwamura, 2B
Jason Bartlett, SS (yeah, still)
Carlos Pena, 1B
Evan Longoria, 3B
Cliff Floyd, DH
Dioner Navarro, C
Gabe Gross, RF
Eric Hinske, LF
Fernando Perez, CF

by Vin on Sep 19, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

...are you sure?

I’ve been on this for over a month now.

by Vin on Sep 19, 2008 5:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know you've always mega-loathed his defense.

But his April and June should have given you enough to not hate him entirely until at least mid August.

Meh, the important thing is we both hate him now.

by Vin on Sep 19, 2008 6:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hinske isn't that terrible

as long as he doesn’t play in the field. He has legitimate 20-25 HR pop and has had his share of good games for the Rays this year. I can’t hate on him too much.

www.raysbb.com

Yes, we really do have fans.

by killa3312 on Sep 19, 2008 6:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can hate on him. He plays the field, which is bad (I realize it's not his decision).

And for the second half of the season, he’s hit roughly like Adam Kennedy.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Sep 19, 2008 6:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude, he is that terrible.

From June 29th up until today, he’s been absolutely putrid.

He had an amazing April and a pretty great June, but outside of that he’s been awfully bad.

His post ASB break OPS is down to .630.

by Vin on Sep 19, 2008 6:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guess it's time for another episode of Eric Hinske's September OPS watch...

.171/.237/.200 – .437 OPS.

So, what do you guys think? Does it go up or down today?

by Vin on Sep 19, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Up

He’s set the threshold so low that I’m betting he gets on base at least once to raise his OBP.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Sep 19, 2008 6:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

None of these Twins pitchers have very imposing numbers

They’re all extremely hittable and give up tons of HRs. We’ll need a good performance from the offense tonight with E-Jax on the bump.

www.raysbb.com

Yes, we really do have fans.

by killa3312 on Sep 19, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zobrist has been unlucky in terms of BABIP.

But even so he’s not as good in left as Ruggiano. Compared to Hinske’s 36 chances in left Zobrist is 6.2 plays (or ~5 runs) better while Ruggiano is 14.42 plays better (or ~11.5 runs). Obviously Zobrist and Ruggiano’s splits are about half each of what Hinske has, but Ruggiano really should be playing in the outfield over Zobrist.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 19, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MVP:

8th inning PH Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeej Uptonnnnnnnn

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also

Does Min pitch to Longoria or does he see unintentional intentional walks all night?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

surprise surprise

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

leadoff walk

95 on that last pitch was nice

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sigh Edwin

why cant you pretend not to suck?

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aki tripppi

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he's what 22 and he already looks rotund

not a good sign

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not like he gives a shit anyway

he will get himself a gym membership before his 1st contract season

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That works

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jason Bartlett is a run producer

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Senor Pain needs a hawk

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Longlorious

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hes injured still

wont give us anything this year

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

EVAN IS BACK

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MOAR RUNS

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wooot woot Big Red

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh shit

time to get Cliff more vicodin

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would feel a whole lot better

if Jackson wasnt starting, we need like 10 more runs.

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Liriano aside

All these Twins pitchers are extremely hittable.

www.raysbb.com

Yes, we really do have fans.

by killa3312 on Sep 19, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and he was the worst last start

i hope he brings the same stuff on Sunday

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now would be a good time to mention RISP regression

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 7:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Delmon v. Edwin.

Holy crap this should be full of fun.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 19, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

/miss
/miss
/miss
/miss
/foultip
/miss
/miss
/miss

by ReasonableDoubt on Sep 19, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Thats the clumsiest ninja turtle I’ve ever seen.

by Vin on Sep 19, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   1 recs

Delmon swinging at ball 4 makes me smile

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In'N'Out Burger...

or whatever it’s called… out west. I’ve heard people rave about them… Anyone had one?

All things LONGORIA!

by RalphieTheRay on Sep 19, 2008 7:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's out fucking standing

but you gotta know the menu cuz they only list like 2 things but theres a million combinations

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 19, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and what do you recommend?

I’ll be in AZ next month and LV in November. I’m going to have to try it out. I don’t travel much, but by coincidence I will be alot shortly.

All things LONGORIA!

by RalphieTheRay on Sep 19, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who is unavilable tonight?

I am assuming just Price(his start is getting too close!) and Wheeler(doghouse for at least a game you would think)

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GGGG

Good Gabe Gross Grit

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Punto made a nice play

but as far as the throw…..a certain team from Minnesota may miss Barty

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hellboy, Davis, price, Jaso, and Matt Moore are not amused.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ugh, sac bunt

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

his speed never stops impressing me

pretty bad bunt and he almost got on

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AKI RESPECT

or more likely, BARTLETT DISRESPECT

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OR MOST LIKELY

They want a DP from a GB PITCHER

by Cory Alexander on Sep 19, 2008 7:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MAKE EM PAY C-PAIN

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BARTY

now its time for a granny, Pena

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

blahblah attendance blahblah

i’m so tired of hearing about that shit

by mittens on Sep 19, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

also

Red Sox down 2-0 to Burnett in the 3rd, face Doc tomorrow

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shut the fuck up you ESPN assholes

go sit in a REAL seat at the Trop and tell me you dont have a good time

by Acadien on Sep 19, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THANKS FOR FOULING OF BALL FOUR C-PAIN

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fuck

thats such a shitty strike 2 :(

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bases Loaded for Longo...I'm wet

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fuck

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ahhhh fuck well...ILL TAKE IT

Is that a Sac Fly for Evan, or just an RBI?

by Acadien on Sep 19, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Chat with Jerry Crasnick :

Brian (Tampa Bay): Got a two-part question for you today, Jerry. With the way Fernando Perez has stepped up his game on the field and at the plate, what are the chances the Rays try and move BJ Upton in the offseason? And which team(s) do you see making a bid for Upton should the Rays indeed try and trade him?

SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Brian, Fernando Perez is certainly intriguing with his speed, but I don’t think the Rays are sufficiently convinced that he can hit at the big league level that they’ll trade BJ Upton. For what it’s worth, Upton is actually a year younger than Perez. If Andrew Friedman did throw Upton’s name out there, I can think of maybe 15 teams that would be quite interested.

by bucpimpin on Sep 19, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Jackson blows this, I will never trust him again

because i know its usually hit or miss but this would be the end

so, stay good, Jackson

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

go jays

with your…ridiculously ugly uniforms

jesus

by mittens on Sep 19, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How about we just score 3 every inning?

I guess I am being a little too concerned with the pen but more plz!

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They keep saying how much weight Bonsner lost

I forgot how big he was but damn if he lost that much and still looks like this…..ok i have no idea how to finish that sentance

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He likes sucking lard from the tub

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 8:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"It would not surprise me if this man became a BIG TIME major league pitcher"

SHUT. THE. FUCK. UP.

All I need is J.M. to pop in and give his 10 cents on Ben Zobrist

by Acadien on Sep 19, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

its alright

we know better, next season Price will take his job and EJ will either be traded or pitch a inning or 2 out of the pen

Well, I hope anyway

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow

In Washington tonight, 58-95 San Diego faces 58-95 Washington

How many people you think went? (I dont know the answer but i would doubt it got sold out…..)

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i know we all want to clinch

but just give me 2 straight wins

fuck cheering for Boston

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Best Names In Recent Baseball History

We need to get a list going.

1. Boof Bonser
2. Esteban Yan

by Acadien on Sep 19, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

true

as a kid during attendance… Is God present? …. No, that’s right….. God has the Chicken Pox and will be out for a week. If anyone recently was around God… you may be scratching alot soon.

All things LONGORIA!

by RalphieTheRay on Sep 19, 2008 8:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shit

Sox still up, got 1 run back

come on Burnett

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fuck

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wait

that better be a homerun

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uhhhh

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Trop = Replay Magnet

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

replay time

as long as they arent blind…..

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shit

it needs to be very clear to be over turned and the camera angle(from what they have shown anyway) is not clear

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C-PAIN

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Sep 19, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

31 homers

and how many rbis?

Just another awesome contract from the Rays

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I missed some epic offense tonight, haven't I?

Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth

by JMB on Sep 19, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

come on Jackson

just keep them at 0, that fasball is so damn straight

by joeybw on Sep 19, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BONK

NEED A DISPENSER HERE

by HAHAHA OH WOW on Sep 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs