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The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever Wear... #41

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- Tanyon Sturtze (37% of the votes)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

46- Bobby Seay (57% of the votes)

45- Jim Mecir (67% of the votes)

44- Toby Hall (91% of the votes)

43- Esteban Yan (60% of the votes)

Today, we'll discuss the number "41."

The Candidates:

Jason Johnson(1998), Danny Clyburn(1999),  Paul Wilson(2000-2002), Rob Bell(2003-2005), Brian Stokes(2006-2007), Andy Cannizaro(2008), Michel Hernandez(2008-2009)

 Jason Johnson would appear in 13 games for the Devil Rays in 1998. During Johnson's time he would earn 2 wins over 5 loses with an ERA of 5.70 over 60 innings of service.

Danny Clyburn played 28 games where hit .198 over 89 plate appearances, racked up 3 HRs and 5 RBIs while playing with the Devil Rays 1998. 

Paul Wilson would appear in 78 over three year span, earning 15 wins over 25 loses, all while having an ERA of 4.66.

Rob Bell would earn 14 wins over 13 loses, all while earning 1 complete game, and having a an ERA of 5.28.

Brian Stokes earned 3 wins over 7 loses and a ERA of 6.46 over his two year stint with the Devil Rays.

Andy Cannizaro would appear in 1 game in 2008 and received one at-bat where he did not earn a hit, and had a batting average of .000 in 2008.

Michel Hernandez played 40 games for the Rays where had a batting average of .237, all while having 1 HR, 1 3B, and 12 RBIs.

So, Draysbay, I turn to you. Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "41?"

Poll
Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "41?"
Jason Johnson
0 votes
Danny Clyburn
0 votes
Paul Wilson
15 votes
Rob Bell
5 votes
Brian Stokes
2 votes
Andy Cannizaro
3 votes
Michel Hernandez
12 votes

37 votes | Poll has closed

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I could see what D-Rays management saw in Stokes

He had some good stuff on the mound, he was just too damn hittable. I think Maddon tried to force him into the set-up guy role and Stokes was not ready for that. He just kind of folded.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Nov 3, 2009 7:48 AM EST up reply actions  

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