The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever Wear... #46

by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 30, 2009 7:16 AM EDT

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- Trever Miller (60% of the votes)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- (Still Pending)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

Today, we'll discuss the number "46."

The Candidates:

Dan Carlson (1998), Alan Newman (1999), Steve Trachsel (2000), Jesus Colome (2001-2006), Bobby Seay (2001-2004), Brian Meadows (2006), Jeff Ridgway (2007)

Dan Carlson played in 10 games for the Devil Rays where earned a 7.64 ERA over 17.2 innings of service.

Alan Newman played in 18 games earning 2 wins and two loses while aquiring an ERA of 6.89 over 15.2 innings of service.

Steve Trachsel had 23 starts for the Devil Rays earning a record of 6 wins and 10 loses while sporting an ERA of 4.58.

Jesus Colome wore "46" for his first two season with the Devil Rays, in which time, Colome played in 62 games.

Bobby Seay appeared in 45 games, having worked 44.2 innings, and earning an ERA of 3.63 over his parts of three seasons for the Devil Rays.

Brian Meadows appeared in 53 games and earned an ERA of 5.17 while striking out 35 batters.

Jeff Ridgeway pitched 1/3 of an inning and earned an ERA of 189.00.

So, Draysbay, I turn to you. Who was the great (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "46?"

Poll

Who was greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "46?"

Dan Carlson

0 votes

Alan Newman

0 votes

Steve Trachsel

7 votes

Jesus Colome

7 votes

Bobby Seay

23 votes

Brian Meadows

1 votes

Jeff Ridgway

2 votes

40 votes | Poll has closed

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This series is lots of fun

but with rare exceptions so far, the title is really off kilter. I know it’s nit-picking and obvious, and part of the fun is the disconnect between the term “greatest” and the players listed, but it’s kind of asking who is the most stunningly beautiful ugly person. You can’t have a greatest among things or people who are the reverse of great.

I don’t want it changed. Just an idle thought, and anyway, as the numbers go down we will get some more apt choices, although I am not sure any Ray can yet be considered great. A few years from now, I think we will have a few though.

by bobr on Oct 30, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

Bobr

I realize that we are sometimes choosing between two shades of shit. But, the lower the numbers go, the better the player will be. #19 will be fun. It’s just a fun way to fill the time between the offseason and it’s a fun way to remember the past. I forgot how good Bobby Seay was. Also, i forgot about Rick White, he was pretty damn good for us. That’s why I do the polls. Always a pleasure, Bobr.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 30, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions