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The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever Wear... #48

Uncontested Numbers:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon(Manager)

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

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As voted by the Draysbay.com voters:

61- Travis Phelps (95% of the votes)

60- Jonny Gomes (61% of the votes)

59- Jorge Cantu (71% of the votes)

58- Wade Davis (54% of the votes)

57- Scott Kazmir (93% of the votes)

56- Tim Corcoran (50% of the votes)

55- Toby Hall (80% of the votes)

54- Geremi Gonzalez (53% of the votes)

53- Chad Bradford (83% of the votes)

52- Al Reyes (77% of the votes)

51- (Still Pending)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- (Still Pending)

Today, we'll discuss the number "48."

The Candidates:

 Dave Eiland (1998-2000), Ariel Prieto (2001), Delvin James (2002), John Rocker (2002), Joe Borowski (2005), Jon Switzer (2003-2007)

Dave Eiland played in parts of three season for the Devil Rays, during his time he appeared in 39 games where he earned an ERA 6.54 while striking out 71 batters.

Ariel Prieto appeared in only 3 games where had an ERA of 2.45 over 3.2 innings worked in 2001.

Delvin James appeared in 8 games, earning a record of 0-3 in 6 starts and while earning an ERA of 6.55.

John Rocker appeared in only 2 games, earning an of 9.00 while only pitching 1.0 inning in 2002.

Joe Borowski pitched in 32 games earning an ERA of 3.82 over 35.1 innings pitched.

Jon Switzer earned an ERA of 6.20 during 72 games over a four season span.

So, Draysbay, I turn to you. Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "48?"

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Who was the greatest player while wearing the number "48?"
Dave Eiland
1 votes
Ariel Prieto
0 votes
Delvin James
0 votes
John Rocker
1 votes
Joe Borowski
37 votes
Jon Switzer
2 votes

41 votes | Poll has closed

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My vote is for Jim Hickey

He had a DUI and still kept his job. That’s pretty impressive.

by raysrule44 on Oct 28, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I base all my votes for anything on

Who I will most likely to be able to throw a battery at without retribution some day.

You can either die the hero or live long enough to become the villain

by Andy Hellicksonstine on Oct 28, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

#51, yes is Done.

49 is still pretty close. Actually 49 is the second closest race that we have had thus far. 54 was pretty tight light two or three days.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 29, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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