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4/8/09 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox, Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM EDT




 

 

 


Scott Kazmir

#19 / Pitcher / Tampa Bay Rays

6-0

190

L

L

Jan 24, 1984



Jon Lester

#31 / Pitcher / Boston Red Sox

6-2

190

L

L

Jan 07, 1984



Bendy things please

 

"Pretty much the whole year I was a two-pitch pitcher," said Kazmir, who noted he had success at the beginning of the season due to exceptional location. "It's tough to face these Major League hitters with just two pitches. They know what they're doing. They watch my video and they can adjust as much as they can. So it's nice to have that third pitch in there. [It] feels like an equalizer."

With the slider back in his arsenal, Kazmir plans to mix up his pitches a lot more this season.

"I'm not going to be limited on how much I can throw [the slider]," Kazmir said. "These guys particularly didn't see too much of my slider. ... I'll see how they're reacting and go from there."

Ka$h-Mir. Get Money!

DRB Notes

  • Defending AL Champs including the Rays are have gone 11-17 on opening day since 1980.
  • The Rays have had just one game started by a pitcher over the age of 30 since June 2006. Jae Seo started on 5/24/07, his 30th birthday. It would be his last major league start.
  • B.J. Upton DH'd in an extended spring training game today(0-4). He will start the season opener for the Charlotte Stone Crabs on Thursday in centerfield. He will DH on Friday and be back in centerfield on for the Stone Crabs on Saturday.
  • Jason Isringhausen pitched one inning in today's extended ST game.

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“I’m not going to be limited on how much I can throw [the slider],” Kazmir said. “These guys particularly didn’t see too much of my slider. … I’ll see how they’re reacting and go from there.”

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a win/lose situation.

I have Kaz, so after his first 25 pitch inning (aka, the 1st inning) I’ll probably be putting my remote through the TV

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Apr 8, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

SLIDERS

(Don’t tell Percival)

by twenty5psi on Apr 8, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Did you get this tid bit from a calendar?
The Rays have had just one game started by a pitcher over the age of 30 since June 2006. Jae Seo started on 5/24/07, his 30th birthday. It would be his last major league start.

My Rays won had that trivia either today or yesterday.

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Barty is leading off, Aki is hitting 9th

that’s all I know for now

just win. If it looks pretty, awesome but just get the W

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Here it is

Bartlett SS
Crawford LF
Longoria 3B
Pena 1B
Burrell DH
Navarro C
Zobrist RF
Kapler CF
Iwamura 2B

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always bat barlett leadoff in MLB the show 09

actually erase that. hes terrible in that game. I always put in Zobrist who hits amazing in that game

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Btw RJ,

I just saw your article from last year on Baseball Analysts. Good stuff.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Just wanted to let everyone know

I ran into Toby Hall yesterday at a Rally gas station in clearwater and talked with a him for a few minutes. He said his shoulder feels better and that he still has 8 months of rehab left, which he hates, considering this is his first serious injury. We talked about a friend of mine he used to go fishing with all the time when I was in highschool and that was about it. Anyways, it was just really random and cool to see Toby and get a chance to talk with him.

by BossmanJunior333 on Apr 8, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

horrible

Phillies still hitting like shit but they didn’t need to swing the bat much

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

By the way gameday

is up and says bartlett loves and hates facing curveballs

by CB,DT,LB,OR DE is what we need on Apr 8, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

When Wieters comes up

Baltimore has a pretty good lineup. Just need some pitching(which will be there in a few years)

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Baltimore has a super-solid young core. Every bit as talented as ours.

Their pitching is mostly tied up in prospect, which makes them inherently more risky, but they are going to a formidable challenge as early as this year.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I disagree

Maybe their top guys have as much talent as our core, but they have a lot less depth of top guys, and thus a lot less room for error or injuries.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

When I said core, I was talking mainly about their hitters.

But you’re right, they aren’t nearly as deep as us.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

and they are going to

be the next rays in a few years. ahh, no i am not hating on the rays but its the truth. they have jake arrieta and crew coming up in the minors.

by CB,DT,LB,OR DE is what we need on Apr 8, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

sup

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I cant wait for the game on ESPN

and hear the announcers rave about the red sox and how good they are and how their fans are the greatest in the world

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions  

blacked out?

"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -Earl Weaver

by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Apr 8, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

im not gonna complain though

at least we are getting some exposure on TV. Except its probably because they are playing the red sox. How many Rays/Blue Jay games do you think will be on tv

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

0

unless its the playoffs

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, but I have the free trial of EI right now.

So it’s a waste of an annoying ESPN broadcast.

by rglass44 on Apr 8, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually

its on espn2 and let me tell you its a lot better than watching portland at san antonio today.

by CB,DT,LB,OR DE is what we need on Apr 8, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

this game on HD for Brighthouse customers?

Anyone?

"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -Earl Weaver

by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Apr 8, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm so pissed off.

I got my new 61" TV today, pay for HD service and freaking have to watch it in SD. I’m not pleased about this at all.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok I have no closers. 20-team keeper league.

this guy has too many players and has to cut/trade some before the sunday deadline.

he wants Votto from me. his best offer is Victorino, Lindstrom, and Bonifacio.

my lineup is :
C: Shoppach, Hundley
1B: Votto, Huff [3B qualifies]
2b: Matsui
SS: O-Cab, and Nomar
3B: CHipper
OF: J-Up, Hermida, Milledge, Cust
i have Huff and Cust in the 2 util spots.

so I have no closers, which is the first reason why I was trading in the first place. The issue is losing a young stud like Votto in a keeper league. what I gain is more speed in Victorino since Milledge/Matsui is my main source of steals [not that great], plus I get saves [it is a roto league so i need to have some of every category], and Bonifacio is more speed on the bench, plus upside, plus Chipper replacement since Huff will be my 1B if Votto leaves.

so I upgrade speed, upgrade a utility guy/chipper replacement, and get saves. and lose a young slugger.

I have Logan Morrison in the minors… and Weglarz as far as possible power sources.

I was possibly saving Votto to use him to get BOSSMAN… but it doesn’t look like that will happen, as it might involve a 3-team deal.

by daveh33 on Apr 8, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

yes i was just counting on everyone kind of contributing.

10 from Votto, 15-20 from O-Cab, J-Up moving up to 10 a year, etc…

by daveh33 on Apr 8, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know. I missed out on BOSS

so I built my team around my first 3 picks {J-Up, Votto, Kershaw}

by daveh33 on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I say don't trade for a closer.

You can find one eventually.

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah I just kept missing out.

and then I even had a shot at drafting Rodney late… and I still went elsewhere.

I told him to put Adam Jones in there instead of Victorino, and it was a deal, and he wouldn’t do it

by daveh33 on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fuck him

Watch the waivers and pay attention to teams with closers that might get hurt

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're showing UWC on sunsports. fml.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

O's telecast is funny
THIS IS BIRDLAND!

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

May there be cats playing fiddles

after this game.

Cannons... fire them.

www.BucEm.com - SBNation's home for discussion of all things regarding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

by Craig T on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Fox, which runs Sun Sports, and Verizon reached an agreement Wednesday afternoon. However, Knology customers still cannot see the Rays games scheduled for Sun Sports and the sides do not appear close to reaching an agreement. There is a disagreement on how much the cable system has to pay Fox for the Rays games on Sun Sports.

“We would like to have Fox come back with a more reasonable cost,‘’ said Tony Palermo, Knology’s vice-president of marketing, "The problem is we would have to pass the price of the fees on to our customers and, economically, we don’t feel that’s the wise thing to do. My guess is 5 percent of the market is intense about seeing 150 baseball games instead of 75. But we would have to pass the cost onto the other 95 percent of our customers, as well. In these economic times, I don’t think the consumers want to pay more.’’

Palermo, however, knows Rays fans will be upset.

“We will have a handful who will raise Cain with us,‘’ said Palermo, who is based at the company’s headquarters in Atlanta. "They are going to be upset, hopefully not upset enough to leave our service. But we also have to look at the other 95 percent of our customers. We’re stuck between a rock and a hard place.’’

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Apr 8, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck my life.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mine as well

I seriously only have Cable to watch Rays games and BBall. Half of that is now gone.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

The question is are you gonna be
hopefully not upset enough to leave our service.

Or will you drop them like it’s hot?

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think I can.

Knology is the only option where I live, and my girlfriend likes stupid gay shows enough to force me to keep it.

I figure I’ll just send in death threats

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Apr 8, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love that scheduling!!!

I’m sure there were plenty of comments bitching about starting the defending AL champs on the road in cold weather, so I’ll refrain from adding any further.

Cannons... fire them.

www.BucEm.com - SBNation's home for discussion of all things regarding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

by Craig T on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

*plenty of comments in yesterdays GDT

Cannons... fire them.

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by Craig T on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cancer makes you awesome.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lance Armstrong

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right down Broadway

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

BASEBALL!! FUCK YEAH!!

take 2

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

how about that MVB power!

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

except not ufc

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

That never looked like a ball Mr. Kennedy

It started in the middle of the plate and ended up inside corner.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon CC

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

He finally missed the strike zone

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

MLB Gameday

Gots no TV

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

CC:

“Loves to Face: 4 Seam
Hates to Face: Curveball”

We have speedy Ryan Howard!

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

At least CC made him knida work

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

*kinda

at least I made it to game 2 before fucking up

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hit a liner back at his balls, he pisses me off

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Lester has gotten ahead every hitter…Kazmir you gotta hold your own

by reachin on Apr 8, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

early glance

seems to me that we’re a little passive out there, yesterday’s failure might be fresh in their minds, but longo and bartlett have let some pitches go by low and down the middle. Nice hit regardless longo

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Longo!

No one cares about your fantasy team

by The_PriceisRight on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

omgz hes hittable!

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Theres Longo with the sexy stuff!!

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

yessir…now pena hit a gap shot

by reachin on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

LONGO!

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena

you have a lot of explaining to do about yesterday so how about you hit one out

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

DO SOMETHING AWESOME, LOS

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

swings thru a 2-0 cockshot? cmon

by reachin on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Please tell me your refering to ESPN

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

now, hit this 3-2 fastball

by reachin on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

0-5 5K's

Pena, you can only get better!

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck Calros.

you are now Calros to me.

by daveh33 on Apr 8, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

another k…with a risp…whattaya know

by reachin on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

STOP STRIKING OUT, LOS

Make with the bendy stuff, Kaz

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I like

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

O's fans are so funny

booing Tex for doing anything.

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's Bench Calros for April.

that’ll learn him to be terrible.

TRADE FOR J-UP. AYBAR can play first

by daveh33 on Apr 8, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Carlos!

that looked like a bendy thing

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

KAZZY!

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

he bounces back with another nice play..

by reachin on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

how can you hate him?

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

THAT WAS A SLIDER

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Well done, Los.

“Perfecto”.

Cannons... fire them.

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by Craig T on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

YANKS HAVE CC AND TEX

THER GONNA WINS IT ALL

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

francona

please do not do chew gum in your life ever again.

by CB,DT,LB,OR DE is what we need on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Carlos Pena

Still gots da glove

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

oh shit

you see that change-up! SEE WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU MESS WITH THE WARRIOR!

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Not the type of bendy thing I'd want to see.

But that change-up was out of control good.

I <3 this Kazmir.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

throw him high and in

by reachin on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaz, you are sexy

but why a full count? So Kaz of you

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

damnit

why is this not surprising

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

DP DP DP

NOW

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

MORE STRIKES

THANKS

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

sigh, Kazmir........

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

STOP WITH THE FULL COUNTS

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

0-2....walk

jesus

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

there is your

up and in… it didn’t work

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

He should be fine...

He’s thrown a couple sliders tonight that we didnt see all last yr…and a couple nice changeups

by td32 on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup

Kaz is back

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaz'd.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Look at this, another prick I hate

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

youkalis is 30?

Damn thought he was like 26. That explains the viking look

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Fastball sitting at 90?

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

It's early in the season

Plus, he doesn’t throw 98 like he did when he was called up. He’s in the 91-93 range touching 96 now. But it’s got so much movement/deception, it’s an elite pitch.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

STOP IT

YOU NEED 3 STRIKES NOT 2

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

oh, thanks

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

KAZMIR!!

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

oh no

OH NO! LOOK AT WHAT HE DID THAR!

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

KAZMIR ^_^

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I love you Rocco, now get out quickly

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

FINISH THAT TIRED MOTHERFUCKER

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaz vs. Rocco

This is the Twilight Zone

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweep the leg

Cannons... fire them.

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by Craig T on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Rocco

We all know you are just our secret spy

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Rocco hitting for the Red Sox against the Rays

is like watching Anakin Skywalker turn to the darkside.

Cannons... fire them.

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by Craig T on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

will you come on with this shit

finish him

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

ooooh shit.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaz had his PC issues

but I am hard and doubt I am alone

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

KKazmir

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy Crap

strikezone is crap but I just don’t care, keep working on the right side Kaz

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

KKAZMIR!!

We love you, Rocco. Now STFD.

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I CAN'T STOP THIS FEELING DEEP INSIDE OF ME

KAZMIR YOU JUST DON’T RELIZE WHAT YOU DO TO ME….WHEN YOU HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS SO TIGHT YOU LET ME KNOW EVERYTHINGS ALLRIGHT I’M HOOKED ON A FEELING!

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuck calming down

BASEBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't you tell me to calm down.

I’m in love. I’ll yell it from the top of a mountain.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I remember that being our future

facing each other

our ace and awesome OF

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

im not usually involved in the semen convo's

but I changed my pants after watching Kaz, hopefully I have to wear a lot of dif pears tonight

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk tahat shit out

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

*that

yay typing

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what we're paying you for.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a strike

But it’s never, ever called that way.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

BULLSHIT

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

apparently

kaz is not getting the grip on his breaking ball. he was talking to hickey

by CB,DT,LB,OR DE is what we need on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Uhhhh

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

WORK BITCH WORK

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Bunting sucks

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT

THAT WAS NOT A ASTRIKE

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Better than a bunt

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

OFFENSIVE

MACHINE

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

they just put up kaplers career stats

and i thought that was his stats for last year. wow

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

72 HR?

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

i didnt look up

but it said 72 HR and 340 RBI…I was like holy shit

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

THAT WAS THE WORST FUCKING CALL

come on now Kapler

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Both were strikes according to GameDay

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

gameday can lick my ass

it was a ball

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was a strike.

That is never, ever called a strike, but it was.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fail, Kapler

Fail

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

What I don't understand is how this umpire

gets calls on curveballs right that no umpire ever calls correctly, but can’t see the corners worth a damn?

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Kapler should continue swinging at balls 3 feet above the head

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

HOW DO I WATCH THE GAME

I’m in Gainesville, its blacked out on ESPN2 and its blacked out on SUNSPORTS, no other channel is offering it. I dont understand, both channels are blacked out!

by howlandm on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

It's not blacked out on Sun Sports

Cox did not agree to terms with Fox, so you won’t be getting the games on Sun.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

its not blacked out on sun sports but i wont be getting it on Sun? which one is it?

by howlandm on Apr 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

You don't get it at all.

Cox doesn’t carry the Rays on Sun sports.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Apr 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

39 pitches thru 2 for lester

keep this up and knock him out in the fifthh

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

google gabe kapler

and you can see why he thinks he can

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

2ND WEB GEM FOR CARLOS

HES LUCKY HE PLAYS GREAT DEFENSE

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

CHANGE PLZ.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

go away lowell

im tired of you

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

ask and I shall recieve?

1 pitch out please!

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe Pena

but nothing gold about the camera fucker

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kaz is nasty right now

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

did he mean

the wind? if so, booo, if he meant the stadium, then, well Kaz’ll put ’em in their place

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kid K = The Kiddy Kat

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

hey no walks

you were supposed to end the inning there

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

eh we cant say that for a few games

fucker hit a homer yesterday

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

ughhh

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

varitek will hit a home run here, and then two more tomorrow

and wont hit any against any other team and then play the rays and hit 4 more and so on

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

poppycock

No one cares about your fantasy team

by The_PriceisRight on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least walk someone worth pitching around, not a SS

by ChiBurbRaysFan on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Moar changeups

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Runs plz

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

RUNZ. RUNZ NAO.

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

remember

we are playing the red sox with beckett and lester. We arent going to strkeout 10 times a game every game

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

so

iwamura, bartlett, crawford and then the rest of the crew is up

by CB,DT,LB,OR DE is what we need on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaz looks so good

He wont last long but thats just him, I love how he is pitching

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Now we just need to

run a few hits together for pete’s sake

by TheFLCat on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

AKI AKI AKI

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

come on man

how can you hate Pena?

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

phew that was close

Aki!

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK YEAH AKI

BRING HIM HOME

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF

at these difficulties. my god

by EpicZeRo on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

thank you sun sports

i didnt wanna see the game anyway!

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

SunSports = FAIL

I never thought I’d say this, but BRING BACK ION

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

w00t

not an out!

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

BARTY!!!!!!!!!!!

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

MVB!

BRING THEM HOME, CC!!

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I think CC needs lasik eye surgery

i love him but he swings like a very fast Vlad

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

CC is still awesome at bunting

yup

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

FIRST TIME WINNING OF 09

WOOOOOO

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If by funny you mean

you fucking hate them, then yes I find them amusing

Swav or Die.

by SRQman on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOO

FUCK YOUK

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK YOU-KILIS

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK YOU, YOUK LOL!!!

WE HAVE A MOTHERFUCKING LEAD!!

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

So I'm just joining everyone

WTF TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES LAWL LAWL LAWL

by Acadien on Apr 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

what the hell

lester looking back, barty might be stealing

by CB,DT,LB,OR DE is what we need on Apr 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

If Longo hits it hard enough

We can just jog home

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

what a pitch!

No one cares about your fantasy team

by The_PriceisRight on Apr 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

PC on Lester?

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

56

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

very nice

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

DP

no thanks

No one cares about your fantasy team

by The_PriceisRight on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena, something?

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Damnit, Longo

Cmon C-Los

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh..

coulda been so much better. at least lester’s thrown a lot of pitches

by EpicZeRo on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

HE DIDNT K

PROGRESS

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

can I say again for the 2nd year in a row?

Since when is $5 a good deal for a footlong sub?

by bucpimpin on Apr 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

im getting all emotional now

Bee Jayyyyy

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

NOW I WANT TV

FUUUUUUUUUUCK

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF

omg we sent down Price, sorry for being the messanger :(

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

/facepalm

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by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I HATE PEDORIA I HATE HIM

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

damnit

I was writing good things about kaz’s fastball too

by Navi's_Navy on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate that fucking elf

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Pedroia suck

Dwarfs shouldn’t be allowed to play baseball

by atlantaray on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Ortiz may be slower now

oh wait, nevermind

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

foul balls piss me off so much

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

SIT THE FUCK DOWN

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

oooh shit

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

KKKAZMIR!!

FUCK OFF, BIG FLOPPI

RAYS BASEBALL: ALL YOUR BASES ARE BELONG TO US

by JMB on Apr 8, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

well i hope you are happy now

that was your fault, you know

RJ, go ahead and ban this man please

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by joeybw on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

its actually fun

to not be able to watch the game but rather try and interpret what is going on based on everyones comments.

BUT GOD DAMMIT SOME STATION IN GAINESVILLE NEEDS TO CARRY THIS FUCKING GAME

by howlandm on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

how the fuck does youkalis and pedroia hit?

Pedrioa somehow hits the ball and youkalis has hit top hand on the top of the bat before he swings?

by Jombari on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Damnit.

BOSSMAN nails the runner at home.

by daveh33 on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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