2/28/09 World Series Rematch GDT: Rays @ Phillies
by Tommy Rancel on Feb 28, 2009 11:39 AM EST
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PrintGame Time: 1:05 PM
TV/Radio: MLB Network & MLB Network HD; 620 AM
Lineup:
- Gabe Kapler RF
- Justin Ruggiano CF
- Willy Aybar 2B
- Pat Burrell DH
- Chris Richard 1B
- Morgan Ensberg 3B
- Ray Sadler LF
- Shawn Riggans C
- Ray Olmedo SS
Starter: Mitch Talbot P Other pitchers scheduled: J.P. Howell, Lance Cormier, Dewon Day, Neal Frontz
To watch:
Mitch Talbot pitches for the second time this week, but his first start of the spring. Let's hope he follows in the steps of fellow Rays starters: Carlos Hernandez, Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann who've combined for six innings of shutout ball.
Lance Cormier is battling for the final bullpen spot. J.P. Howell makes his first and maybe last appearance for the Rays before heading to the World Baseball Classic
Pat Burrell faces his former team for the first time.
R.J.'s spring crush, Ray Olmedo, makes the start at short stop.
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Rematch?
Does that mean JC Romero will be pitching? If so, did JC take his “supliments?”
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions
Ruggiano, Aybar, Sadler and Olmedo are sure getting a lot of playing time.
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Phillies have Victorino, Howard, Ibanez and Rollins in theres
Lawn darts please.
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You do understand the
‘rules of engagement’ concening ST games and the home and road team?
Plus yesterday was the Friday of ST
I hope the team went out and got good and drunk after a fairly ordinary first week. Roll out the cannon boys, steal us some wine.
Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.
I think the Rays can sneak a win here.
It’s good to see where an Olmedo would fit in with the team, in terms of depth. I like him as a pick up. I like Ruggiano getting some at bats, which he deserves. I interested in seeing the organizational depth that is on display here. The Rays had A LOT of injuries last year. We had some guys step up big time for us. Will that happen again? Maybe. These guys that we have on the field might be the difference between1st place and 2nd place. Who knows?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions
I am interested to see if Talbot can step up.
Comier, can he bounce back from a HORRIBLE outing a few days ago. Frontz, he is for real or is he just dominated the weaker guys on the other side. Questions, questions, questions!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:28 PM EST reply actions
I'm pretty sure this is correct
I could be wrong though
by staplemaniac on Feb 28, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
I retract and i apologize to all Comier fans out there.
Choate, you are on notice!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I hear you and I can relate to you.
MLB Network has been my dealer.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Well, you got something
That I do not believe Hallmark has a card for…
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
On the upside the game will be on MLB Network
So, we don’t have to watch a stolen feed of a YES telecast and have a guy switch the channel to a Mets game.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:37 PM EST reply actions
I have seen worst
You obviously were not around for the 2002 Devil Rays were you?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Why do the Mariners hate their players?
Adrian Beltre gave up his apartment, was ready to leave for the World Baseball Classic tomorrow and then got the news – the Seattle Mariners had made the decision for him and he won’t be going, after all.
I think there should more clubs that would allow their stars
the opportunity to play in WBC. I also wish that players who play for Italy, could actually speak Italian fluently.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Alright I love this lineup, get some exposure for our trade bait today
I could see Ray Olmedo in Jays jersey before the end of the month!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo
Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.
Here I thought that MLB network would actually present their own broadcast team
Instead, we get another stinging reminder that while Rays fan support has grown, our team still doesn’t have a network agreement for their spring training games.
nm audio seriously delayed
Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.
by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Ruggs can't even properly expose himself as trade bait
Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.
I think they should let Aybar play the whole game
right before he leaves
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Did Pat flex his bicep?
All i hear is the crowd going wild
Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.
Aybar with some defensiuve wizardry there
Any real 2B and that would have been an out
Vogt early, Vogt often.
Not at all
The ball beat Rollins to the bag by quite a bit, the receiver fumbled it and turned the wrong way, so he didn’t get the out.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
It was a friggin bloop double
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
remind me
was talbot in AAA most of last year, or…?
All of last year
sans a Sept call-up
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
top heavy lineup
after Howard, they got crap due up
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Are you kidding me?
That’s it, 3 man race for the 5 spot, yes i give up on guys early
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Talbot was a long-shot anyway
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Somewhere Price, Niemann and Hammel are smiling
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FYI, this is normal for Talbot
He has had some absolutely disasterous outings in the minors.
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And he also has some awesome outings.
There’s also the idea that he’s working on his sinker this outing.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think he is THIS bad
Just takes him forever to get ready for the majors I think
but jesus, Cairo
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To me, Blanton looks more powerful than Cairo
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Right, he's not this bad
I’m just saying, more than any other prospect I’ve followed, Talbot has had a lot(relative to others) or short 1 or 2 inning outings where he just didn’t have it and gave up a ton.
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Phillies Batters: Hit it into LF for home runs
Elliot Sadler: I get it!
Justin Ruggiano: DUH I LIEK GROUNDURS
I like these announcers.
When Kendrick gives up a homer: “Just a spring training game, plus he’s working on his slider.”
But Mitch Talbot isn’t working on anything, he’s treating this like a regular season game. Right.
Announcer said earlier that he didn't know anything about Talbot.
All he had to go off of was a basic scouting report.
He still has time to make himself look good this Spring
but his lack of options or being Price makes him a distant 4th
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Talbot has options.
And seriously, there was no way Mitch Talbot was starting the season as our fifth starter. Neither is Carlos Hernandez. It’s Jeff Niemann or David Price, and that means it’s almost certainly Jeff Niemann.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Unless they just really, really want Niemann to jump into the bullpen, can't see it.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don't get it.
From what I’ve seen based on the analysis on this site: Hammel’s a better starter then a reliever, and Niemann’s a better reliever then a starter.
Numbers game.
If Percival/Isringhausen are healthy, that means one of Niemann/Hammel are out of luck, and there’s no way it’s Niemann.
Nelson
Shouse
Percival
Wheeler
Howell
Balfour
Isringhausen
Throw in Cormier too.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Now I thought that Izzy was signed specifically as an insurance policy to Percival
But if that’s the case, yeah I see what you mean.
are we going to see percy and izzy duke it out this spring
for the closer’s role?
If not, then Cormier v. Hammel.
I’m not sure who wins that one.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
yeah i meant him having options makes him a distant 4th
I think if Price throws his change up well all Spring, he will win the job
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Imp's right
Talbot is incredibly inconsistent. Basically, he’s either really good or really bad. There is no in between with him.
Hello.
He's going to have to lose that
He can’t be giving up moonshots to the Miguel Cairo’s of the Majors when he finally makes the show
Olmedo HR?
I think that would make up for Cairo
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Question
Ton of “if’s” but humor me
Talbot just can’t find it – Very possible
Hammel is not good enough to make Maddon make a stupid decision – Almost definatley
Price cant fix the change – Possible
Maddon wants Niemann in the pen – I think this is very possible
ALL that happens, do you see Wade Davis having a shot?
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Kapler needs to flex his biceps and scare Kendrick
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O HAY THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN
AN INSIDE THE PARKER
I can't remember, was that a Sox fan or a Phils fan?
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Red Sox fans were mocking us for not selling out every spring game in the first day.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
he should run into the dugout and steal Utley
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i thought he might try..
he looked pretty intent on getting there
9=2 apparently
by mrichardkent on Feb 28, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Howard should not beat anything out
I don’t care how slow the roller is
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Nice
Too bad we can’t just erase that 1st inning
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that's not on standard cable is it?
I could be wrong though
by staplemaniac on Feb 28, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
basic is what i meant
I could be wrong though
by staplemaniac on Feb 28, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
in gainesville. doesn't look like it
Cox communications sucks
I could be wrong though
by staplemaniac on Feb 28, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Why the fuck is Cairo killing us?
I know its Spring but that still embarrasses me
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So Cormier
Do what got you a major league contract, get a ground ball
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I find it kind of funny, the camera shots from inside Brighthouse field
make it look like the field is in the middle of nowhere.
very true.
only next to the worst road in the county
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Feb 28, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
the next intersection theyre going to do is curlew rd.
not too far from now it’s gonna be even worse than before
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Feb 28, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Kennedy supplies a great deal of boredom to me
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What do you mean?
he may need to get a different well paying job
9=2 apparently
by mrichardkent on Feb 28, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
From Wikipedia:
Perez went to Columbia University where he studied creative writing
How much do you get paid, RJ?
If you're serious.
The money I make from writing comes via FanGraphs, and I make the same amount within five days of writing on FG that I would for a month of SBN.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
It's almost like it's the Phillies broadcast
If the Rays had won, and this were a Rays broadcast, I don’t think I’d ever get tired of seeing the last out.
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
It IS the Phillies broadcast.
Seriously. These are the phillies announcers, including Harry Kalas’ backup.
Kapler trying to get in better shape?
You are doing fine in that area, dude
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that idiot would of made the team
now he go sell some hotdogs
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2-1 since the first
We have 1 weak link every game
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Kansas City Patriots, Jr.
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of douchebags.
Schilling, who has a career mark of 216-146, said money would not be a major issue. He’s looking for a team that has championship potential and has never won a title. “The challenge would be in a place like Tampa Bay or Chicago,” he said.
YOU FUCKING FUCK FUCKER I WILL FUCKING FUCK YOU THE FUCK UP.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
ok honestly how do I go about skipping the next 5 weeks?
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JC Romero fails drug test = 50 game suspension and "Oh, that was unexpected"
A-Rod cheated 5 years ago = OMG FUKING CHEATAR DOUCHBAG WE HATE JU U SUCK ROIDER
Guys playing the whole game now?
Trying to care about something, trying as hard as I can
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no he needs to be moved to Minor League ST now
and keep his .1000 AVG
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I don't recall him saying anything other then the Cards needed a change at 2nd base
But he was in LaRussa’s doghouse for going into a slump at the plate.
It's only spring training.
9=2 apparently
by mrichardkent on Feb 28, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
...
Buccaneers | Were looking to acquire Cutler from Denver
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:07:28 -0800Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped in trying to get QB Matt Cassel from the New England Patriots. They then reached out to the Denver Broncos, looking to see if they could acquire QB Jay Cutler from the Broncos for Cassel if they were able to work a trade.
I can't wait til our real pitchers start pitching
and Upton, Pena, Joyce actually play
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did he jump to first base from about 8 ft away?
9=2 apparently
by mrichardkent on Feb 28, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
These announcers have got it down
The reason why the Rays won the division? They started using the Trop for homefield advantage.
my brother flipped the bill so it was his choice lsw316
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I'm banning you for not being SRVman.
Since SRV is better than SRQ*
*has not a clue what he is talking about.
This is like that Simpson's episode, only Brignac instead of Abe Simpson
“Simpson! Can’t you go five seconds without embarassing yourself!”
Abe’s pants fall down
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Can any of these pitchers not give up a run today?
I’d like to see something from the pitching staff that’s a positive.
Davis? No he didn't.
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Sadler dropped a flyball
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
i know these guys are rusty
but jesus, dont have to keep reminding us. Start playing like you want to be on the team at least sometime during the season already.
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Howell and Aybar are leaving after this game right?
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Technically, Howell's staying
Team USA trains in Clearwater. But yes, they’re leaving the Rays after today.
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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Well so much for that
Like the players, I’m glad I was able to get some work in. I still have some kinks to work out and I’m a little rusty, but I’ll be ready for opening day.
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