2/26/09 Game Day Thread: Rays @ Yankees
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 26, 2009 11:02 AM EST
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PrintGame time: 1:15 PM
TV: YES Network
Rays probable pitchers: RH Wade Davis, RH Winston Abreu, RH Calvin Medlock, RH Chad Orvella, RH Dale Thayer, RH Julio DePaula
Yankees starter: RH Phil Hughes
The lineup:
Adam Kennedy 2B
Carl Crawford LF
Willy Aybar DH
Morgan Ensberg 3B
Ben Zobrist SS
Gabe Kapler CF
Chris Richard 1B
Shawn Riggans C
Justin Ruggiano RF
Wade Davis P
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synoposis of the Rays and Yankees '08 seasons....
'talkin 'bout practice?
by CubFanRaysaddict on Feb 26, 2009 11:11 AM EST reply actions
Anxious to see Thayer and Orvella
and if Ensberg has anything left
Thayer is good
Orvella… I haven’t seen him pitch in a while. I don’t know what to expect out him. Though, he is the designated first pitch catcher and home run fist pounder.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
I'm really interested to see how Orvella comes out this spring
He has always had one of the better fastball/change-up combination in the minors but never could make it work mentally in the majors. Hopefully not really playing last year helped him get his mind right. While it may not be this year or with the Rays, I think Chad is going to make a serviceable reliever one day.
When I went to practice
he seemed to be throwing it well. I didn’t have a gun or anything but it had a nice pop.
Swav or Die.
How did Beckham and Nowak look?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Beckham looked good.
When he hit it would make a different sound. There would be times he would look really bad though when he missed.
Nowak did not look bad but nothing epic.
Swav or Die.
Thanks!
Anyone that you saw, pitcher or hitter, that impressed you?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Riggans was having a real good day when I was there.
He almost hit Hendrick who was throwing BP and was hitting it hard.
Beckham like I said would look good.
Joyce seemed to hit it well when I was there and Brignac was making good swings.
Shouse became one of my favorites to watch pitch when he snatched a come backer.
All that I remember right now.
Swav or Die.
all you remember?
Party too hard with at Port Charlotte club?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Meh
I was mostly just walking around. The pitchers could all field the ball well except Garza who didn’t attempt a shot hit at him when he was playing 1b.
Evan and Carlos play fungo golf after practice.
CC looked fast, Upton was hitting before they were on the field (in the cage with Henderson)
The main pitchers you couldn’t really see much because the pens are too far to see.
Swav or Die.
Interesting.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Chad was AWESOME when he first came up in '05
Then it looked like Maddon and Hickey messed with Chad’s mechanics, like Chris Mason, and with that led to uncomfortable innings. After ‘o5 he didn’t look like the same pitcher on the mound.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
He does have a bit of a beard going.
And the bat screams gritty.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 26, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
I'm going to this one.
Last game I went to at Legends Field was the famous Elliot Johnson affair, although I remember it better as David Price’s glorious debut.
I was at the game yesterday
The new stadium is nice and the game…I got a tan.
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
I bought two tickets to this game, my wife couldn't get out of work so I gave my
tickets to a newlywed couple who are Rays fans.
This should be fun to see what Kennedy can do. Anyone know what radio station this game will be on?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
Yankees line-up
YANKEES
Damon LF
Jeter SS
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Nady RF
Posada DH
Molina C
Cabrera CF
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions
There starting line-up doesn't look intimating anymore.
I remember in 01-03 just looking at their line-up and going “shit there just isn’t a weak link.” Now, not so much.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Tex doesn't scare me, maybe because I have seen him so much in his Texas days
A-Rod, I have seen choke more then an armature in a Conney Island Hot-dog eating contest, so he doesn’t scare me. Molina’s speed is great for a statue, but he has a great arm.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Every lineup looks tough when Doug Creek or Esteban Yan is on the hill
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Good point.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Nice Doug Creek reference
Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.
by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 26, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
It was either him or Steve Kent.
Creek had more wins
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
How is your sun burn?
What was the stadium like? Traffic was it as bad as they said?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Not burned too badly
The stadium is nice…I love the tiki bar. Plus you can stand right above the bullpen. I got to stand 5 feet from Balfour as he threw before the game.
Traffic was pretty poor. I got there about 2 hours early and still waited 30 minutes to drive less than one mile. I imagine it was a lot worse for the people that showed up later. If you’re going, save the frustration and get there as early as possible.
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
I had no problems
Bathrooms were large and not overly crowded, there were enough concessions to keep me from waiting more than 5 minutes for food/drink. There’s one large team store near home plate, but there are plenty of places set up along the lines with hats/shirts/cards/etc.
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Did you try to talk to you Balfour?
If so, did it sound like this:
Steve: Hey Balfour?
Balfour: Fuck yeah?
Steve: How yeah feelin?
Balfour: Fuckin’ A!
Steve: Have a great game!
Balfour: Fuck yeah!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not one of those guys who tries to talk to the players
Because I know in his head, he would be thinking, “Sit the fuck down!”
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I would love to make a spoof of the "Mean Joe Green" commercial
But have Balfour instead.
Kid: Hey Balfour?
Balfour: The fuck?
Kid: Great game.
Balfour: (muttering under his breath.)
Kid: Have my coke.
Balfour: Fuck yeah!
The kid walks away with his head down
Balfour: Hey kid!
Balfour picks up a ball
Balfour: Catch
The ball knocks the kid out cold on the floor.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
How did Neal Frontz look?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
I was gone by then
I left after the after the 7th, because I had to be home by 5…makes me miss Al Lang again.
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
home by 5
What? didn’t want to miss Oprah?
I am kidding.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Duh, Around the Horn is on!!!
Watch the Rays…listen to Woody Paige. No-brainer.
by steve-o1285 on Feb 26, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
Woody Paige...
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
no,man. Sorry.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone know if opening day...
is already sold out? I was trying to pick up some extras and couldn’t find anything under “1, Best Available”
Boom. Outta Here.
Anyone know if this one will be on 1250, 620, 970 or other?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 12:30 PM EST reply actions
Living in NY finally pays off
Rays are on the YES network!
I wish the lineup didn’t suck but hey, Davis and I can pray for some Beckham.
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
lucky
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Directv subscribers?
game is on Channel 631 HD
I wanna see Joyce damnit
He needs to start feeling better
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
HAHA
They even change the channel for us
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Lets do this, guys
Just wanna see this lineup beat the Yankees
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
come on, who will get our 1st RBI of the Spring
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
Screw that
Waste of money for the regular season. I used to have it, but unless you want to watch multiple games (or are out of market) you don’t need it.
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Davis should be like Niemann/Talbot this year
pitches well for a month or 2 and gets called up when there is injury
I think he can pitch well in the majors
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
that Tex defense is gonna piss me off this year
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
at first, i thought so
but damn Tex kept his foot on the bag
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
Really?
Looked a good 3 inches off
Boom. Outta Here.
by Ryan Gilliss on Feb 26, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
nah they did a close up replay on YES
and he was out by a quarter second
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
come on i wanna see a run
you do it, Ruggiano
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
Time for Davis to set A-Rod down
over/under 25 second inning
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
A-Rod is up so that means
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Swav or Die.
Of course
Even his website says so. This never gets old
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
I know im in the minority here
But I really don’t give a damn
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 1:43 PM EST reply actions
The only thing more annoying
Is the whole ‘lets fuck everyone elses right to privacy’…Aside from the fact that it would set labor relations back 10 years, nobody really cares about most of the names on the list….Salas and Brian Roberts have been in the news recently…strangely no mention
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Davis looks damn good
too bad its Spring and he will only get this inning and then what? Winston Abreu? :|
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
Phil Coke
knock him around, im tired of seeing a 0 in the runs column
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
They are getting fans prepared for the sight lines in new Yankee Stadium
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Unbelievable...
back to back plays.
Boom. Outta Here.
by Ryan Gilliss on Feb 26, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
oh how exciting, i think its time for Winston Abreu
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
Dusty would have him go for the complete game.
Swav or Die.
by SRQman on Feb 26, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
terrible 1st pitch but he looked pretty damn good afterwards
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
Good movement it looked like
I could be wrong though
by staplemaniac on Feb 26, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Classic
ustreamer-14288 : is anyone in here intelligent?
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions
Unfortunately I missed his part
but numbers sure look good
by nyyfaninlaaland on Feb 26, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the link.
Is it true that Gomes is coming back today for a steel cage match w/ Duncan during the 7th inning stretch?
by nyyfaninlaaland on Feb 26, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions
eh, it was good call.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
wade looked good.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:13 PM EST reply actions
i dont think it is possible to be excited by Winston Abreu
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
bring in Jaso
bring in someone I wanna see damnit
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
I love the message board
‘FU POSTER #239439546!!!!’
by GomesSweetGomes on Feb 26, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions
Those were really nice batting stances by the boys in blue.
The looked really legit. Come on Rays. I feel like I am watching a game with my dad. He is a notorious channel surfer.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions
switzer!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions
could have had runners on 2nd and third.
damn fan!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Crap double.
He wouldn’t have had a double. Gotta love ST.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:29 PM EST reply actions
They want Yannkee money
Not to be a Yankee…
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:32 PM EST reply actions
Regulars play at home, scrubs on the road
in early spring games.
Next Ryas home game you’ll see your guys.
Only regs playing road games early are guys going to WBC – Jeter, A-Rod played in Dunedin yesterday.
by nyyfaninlaaland on Feb 26, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
I was about to say I am liking Ensberg.....
jeez
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
where is Beckham
I want Becham in the game now please
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
I for am proud of the Bulls,
They have done a great job against the Yanks.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions
I've seen this movie before...
When does Richard Pryor start pitching to John Candy?
by ReasonableDoubt on Feb 26, 2009 2:43 PM EST reply actions
I miss Dwayne Staats
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:44 PM EST reply actions
Nowak, Hernandez, Johnson
did anyone else come in?
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
good timing on the channel change
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions
Cox doesn't like Johnson
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:49 PM EST reply actions
Spoke too soon
Cox is a GB guy, and Ryas are finding the holes.
by nyyfaninlaaland on Feb 26, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Johnson
good job!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:56 PM EST reply actions
Go get em AAAA!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:57 PM EST reply actions
there wasn't much to watch before.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
we play 9, even in ST.
come on boys.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
we play 9, even in ST.
come on boys.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
I hope that field crumbles to the ground!
This Tampa part of the Tampa Bay Rays.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions
Shelly Duncan rapped Medlock
Briggy made a great play moving to his left playing second base.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
no, just three run shot.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
i cant wait to see the real pitchers, Upton, Pena, Joyce......
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
what's funny
is people are going to point the Rays and say “see they are going to suck.” When the truth is we haven’t played any of regulars nearly as much as the Reds and Yankees have. So, I am proud of how well the guys have played. The Rays are playing hard-nose baseball. I like what I am seeing.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Thayer looked good
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions
nope.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
we had 1 weak link in each game so far
Choate and Medlock
Overall, I like the pitching
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
agreed.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
3 outs to get 5 runs.
come on boys.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions
2 outs to get 5 runs.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions
1 out to get 5
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:33 PM EST reply actions
and that is the ball game.
Nice try. I like what I saw out our regulars, Crawford. I like the Durham Bulls, they played well. I really like DePuala, Thayer and Davis. Johnson did well as well. Go Rays.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 26, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions
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