DurhamBulls+@#" and *#@+;! just got called up to the bigs.
Unless this is a joke, two players will be joining the Rays tomorrow.
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Has to be Price and Joyce.
Unless it’s Price and Brignac. But Brignac only make sense if someone is hurt. And Price only makes sense if Kaz is DL’d or optioned (did we ever figure out if he can be optioned?) or Percy is DFA’d (which honestly wouldn’t surprise me). Wait, could both happen? Kaz DL’d/Optioned and Percy DFA’d? This too would make sense. Having 13 pitchers doesn’t make any sense, so getting rid of one would be nice.
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Kaz's contract extension has a provision that says he cannot be demoted without consent.
by R.J. Anderson on May 21, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Please God!
I don’t ask for much but today I’ll say a prayer that Manager Joe Maddon sends down the worst player in all of baseball. It’s not asking much, just wanting to witness a true Major League catcher behind the plate. Wait a minute! Is Jaso getting the call up figuring he sure as hell can’t do any worse than the round man? It would be an excellent, wait, superior decision! Yeah the round mound got a few hits yesterday, maybe the 1st time he’s had a multi hit game all year, but even blind mice find cheese.
BTW, didn’t Connor’s Top 10 (now that’s a 3rd person) have Price and Joyce coming to town?
Things that make you go, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
by ConnorManning on May 22, 2009 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Why is it so hard to understand that Joe Maddon doesn't control the roster?
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Why would the manager not manage the roster?
It’s in the job title. I’m sure my manager at work doesn’t control our “roster” either.
:scoffs
I'm just using the number of characters in the "names".
Those are the only two that would fit.
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A reliever doesn't make sense.
We have to many to begin with. 13 pitchers on the team is stupid.
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Joyce makes sense
Interleague series in an NL park, we need another bat for potential pinch hitting.
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Brignac doesn't make sense to me
I would think they’d only call him up if he’ll be starting, which unless Bartlett is hurt he won’t be.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Bartlett has been killing it
He has passed his career high home run total already. Bringing up Brignac wouldn’t make sense.
If this report is true, someone from the bullpen has to be released.
We cannot have 13 pitchers on the team. It’s stupid.
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A bat and a pitcher
Percival DFA, Joe Nelson DL?
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Then we need a bullpen arm, in which case Price isn't coming.
Either way Joyce or Brignac are coming because we need another bat.
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Niemann to the pen?
Probably not, but it’s possible.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess, but then thats got to be permanent.
You can’t go jerking him around Joba style and not break him. He’s fragile. And we’ll need him soon, because something has to be done about Kazmir.
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Niemann isn't a starter for us in a year and a half anyway
So I don’t think it’s a big deal if we yo-yo him between the rotation and the pen.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm saying if we yo-yo him, he won't be pitching anywhere in a year and a half.
He’s easily broken.
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Is there a correlation between moving a guy back and forth and injury?
I mean, it’s possible it messes him up, but even if we move him to the pen, it could be permanent if we bring Talbot up for Kazmir.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know, but there is a difference in the way you prepare.
I just don’t think it’s a good idea to be constantly moving Niemann around. I’m not saying this as an iron clad rule. I’m saying this as a Niemann rule.
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I would agree with you
But I would also say it’s a risk the organization can take. They’d rather not, I’m sure, but they could.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely true.
And we do have pitching depth, but not nearly as much as we thought we had 2 months ago.
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Maybe Kazmir/Nelson to the DL, Joyce/Price up to replace them.
But then we have too many OFers.
by R.J. Anderson on May 21, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no problem with him playing 2nd.
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Zobrist > Aki > Gabes
So play Zobrist in RF and Aki at 2nd. That would provide the biggest offensive upgrade.
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Is he?
If he is it’s close. Their career win-values give a slight edge to Gross, so I’d say with a righty on the hill I’d prefer Gross (slightly). So Zobrist would play nearly everyday with Gross sitting against lefties and Zob spelling Aki some against RHPs.
If the number of characters don't matter.
I would say Price and Brignac. Joyce would be a possibility, but that would give us 6 guys capable of playing the OF. Maddon said he wants to rest his players and it would cut ABs from Zobrist if they called up Joyce.
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Please be Price and Joyce/Brignac
As long as 1 is Price though
I wish I knew!!
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
If it’s Price, don’t expect it until Saturday—his start day. Why fill a slot until he’s ready to go.
They could call up Thayer
For Friday through Sunday, then send him down Monday and activate Price to start for Kaz.
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Again, unless Imperialism's theory of getting rid of Percy and DL'ing Nelson is right
we’re not calling up a reliever. We have too many as it is.
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I can't see them getting rid of any position players.
It would have to be two of the three possibilities in Kaz going to the DL, Percy getting DFA’d, and Nelson getting DFA’d.
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I'm thinking they'll DL a reliever before they DFA one.
Just so they can play musical chairs when another one goes down.
by R.J. Anderson on May 21, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I was in between if it was sarcasm or not.
Ultimately, I chose to respond as if it wasn’t. Dumb move.
So, exactly when does everyone think we will find out who it is?
Tomorrow afternoon? When the game starts?
Or are we gonna get screwed and find out it was all a joke?
I don't think it was a joke, that account is pretty serious.
Sometime tomorrow.
by R.J. Anderson on May 21, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
They have to notify all the player involved.
The Bulls players obviously know, but do the Rays players? This decision was likely made after the game. Do they call them at home or wait till they get to the park tomorrow and tell them in person. There are downsides to both.
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Yea can they even come on the team plane?
So they wouldve had to notify them before we left
by BJ the Bossman on May 21, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Not if the decision was made after they left.
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That would be mean.
I hope it’s Percival.
by R.J. Anderson on May 21, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I think one
Has to be Kaz to the DL.
by BJ the Bossman on May 21, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be surprised if they didn't
If UM (previously) had the money budgeted to fly to USF, I’m pretty sure the Rays had a flight.
by GomesSweetGomes on May 21, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
The only times big league teams get on buses is to get to and from the airport and during spring training.
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If a hitter is coming up, it's only for a short time
until Burrell is healthy. This doesn’t help anyone, just sayin’.
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Which is why Brignac makes some sense.
He’d give them an extra infielder and Burrell will be eligible to come off the DL next Wednesday. So it would only be 5 games.
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They don't have many MIFers in Durham though.
Hall, Olmedo, Brignac…
by R.J. Anderson on May 21, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
They can call Brandon Chaves up or something
Or maybe Elliot is coming off the DL soon.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
But we learned last year...
That what’s in the best interest for Durham really doesn’t matter when it comes to the big club.
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If this is a joke
me gon murder someone
by BJ the Bossman on May 21, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
Wait till May 23rd so we can celebrate Elijah Dukes Day
by twittering to this account “You dead dawg”
Swav or Die.
Needs more guns
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by Sandy Kazmir on May 21, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You ded dawg
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by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
God Damnit
Why did I have to check this one more time before I went to bed. Now Im just going to be thinking about this for hours. Fuck me sideways
by BJ the Bossman on May 21, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
I was greatly disappointed when 3QC didn't have a fiddle cat after the win last night.
Perfect time to break it out.
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They hate fun. If they could, they'd have Dwight Howard dunk the shit out of it.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
You know what else clogs up GDTs? 2000 posts.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Seriously. That thread took a year to load.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I've decided not to go anywhere near their GDTs. Someone should tell their modmin about the concept of limited resources
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Their forum. Their rules
Their idea of fun.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Zobrist to the Cards for Joel Pinero
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
That was quick.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That was around last year.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Sure, anything is possible.
I don’t think it’s likely though. The AFRO plays it close to the vest when it comes to trades, but it would have to be basically final for the Bulls Twitter site to be reporting that players were called up and by that point it would be reported somewhere I would think.
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If Jennings wasn't playing because of moves
Then Durham would’ve taken out/held out guys who were coming up, and Brignac and Joyce both played the whole game. Jennings’s not playing was almost certainly just a night off.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Bossman DFA'd, replaced by Ruggs. Zobrist still plays bench-warmer.
That’s 1.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
hells yes to this
probably/definitly meaning joyce is coming up to the bigs.
Meaning we DL’d somebody. I’m guessing we DL Nelson and Kaz, and bring up Price and Joyce.
They'll only move him to Durham if it's for good.
I think it was just a night off.
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He's due to be called up soon though.
He’s batting what 400?
by BigBadBossman on May 21, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's accomplished everything at AA that the orginization has wanted him to.
Then why not. He seems like he’s not being challenged at that level.
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He's been there two months
And he barely played in advanced-A. I’ll be very surprised if he’s in Durham before the all star break.
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by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm surprised he's hovering around .400.
He’s a special guy, maybe he needs the challenge. I’ve never seen the guy play, I’ll admit, but he’s dominating AA right now.
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Still a small sample size.
The organization likes to see players respond to adversity. If he’s not challenged in another month, they’ll call him up. But they do not rush prospects.
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My Source says:
Price on way to be closer and replace Percy (Released)
Davis to take Kaz’a spot
Joyce to replace Kapler
Thayer up.. Nelson DFA’d
I will ban you if you're wrong.
Not joking.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I see no problem with this.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
This shit flies on Buc'em. Not here.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
This makes absolutely no sense what-so-ever.
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Seriously.
If Wade Davis is deemed ready, I don’t know what the word means.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
And DFAing Nelson... no way.
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by Imperialism32 on May 21, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasting an asset on the closer role seems just like what Andrew Friedman would do.
by R.J. Anderson on May 21, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
But But But...
He was so good in the playoffs!?
by BigBadBossman on May 22, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
What about as a long man?
I agree we don’t need a closer.
by GomesSweetGomes on May 22, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Price is better than 3 pitchers currently in our rotation.
Why would he be the long man.
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I Bet
What about Tallbot? Don’t think were giving hi enough credit. He could be a filler for Kaz on the DL?
Shields first start was 5 IP, 9 H, 5 ER.
It’s important to not get too wrapped up in first few appearances in light of prior track records.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
It's always smart to sacrifice long term goals for short term gain.
Sincerely,
Seattle Mariners
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Hello...
My name is Adam Jones. I’m really good and I don’t play in the Pacific Northwest.
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If we put..
Garza and Shields in the Pen it would be really solid too.
by BigBadBossman on May 22, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Pardon my ignorance
but what are the names undisclosed? Is the source not allowed to say who they are until there is a press release?
Hello.
My guess is the current active roster has action on one of the following
In order from most to least likely: Kazmir, Percy, Wheeler, Nelson, Kapler, Navarro
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
He's still slumping, but this is why he's last.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I never said any of these guys was being moved down either.
Demotion, DL, DFA, take your pick.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Neither do I, but I'm not completely dismissing it as impossible.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Hernandez is healthy and not in a rediculous slump.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Jaso is though.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Unless he's starting, I can't see them promoting him.
It seems more likely that they would’ve dealt for a vet reserve catcher.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not going to keep arguing the merits of this possiblity
Last on my list means last on my list. I don’t even know why I bothered saying this much about it.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I'm just passing time until I get bored of this speculation or news actually breaks.
I know which will happen first.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm hoping to wake up tomorrow and have good news with my morning coffee.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I would find this hilarious if it's Joe Dillon and Joe Bateman.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
This is my serious response to a half-serious post
It’ll almost definitely be two 40-man guys
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by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd dump out my coffee and buy a box of frosted flakes.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
speaking of
I forget, what is the new time frame for Riggans coming back?
2 mos
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
that sucks
At least Michel has been a serviceable backup for the time being
Actually, it's 1 month
3 weeks of rest + 1 week of rehab
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I think there would have been more noise about Price if he was comin up.
I see a Mitch Tallbot start in our future
by BJ the Bossman on May 22, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
I guess you haven't heard the rumblings then.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I heard Price was 1-2 starts away after his last one.
Not sure how much that’s changed, if at all.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing is definite until the end of the year.
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He had ~40 days last year, it's been ~40-45 days this year.
So 1-2 starts would make sense, but if they think the Super-Two limit won’t be an issue…
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
If it does, he'll be a super-2 almost certainly.
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I wonder if having Price pitch shorter games helps rest his arm more than just not throwing the innings
Say, he goes to 180-190 this season, but because he had easy starts the cumulative effect wouldn’t be the same as if he had been throwing full starts for those same innings.
I could be wrong though
by staplemaniac on May 22, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Has to.
You can throw 5 IP for 30 starts and still throw more pitches than someone who threw 7 IP for 30 starts.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree
Although, if the players haven’t been told then there wouldn’t be too many people to make that noise.
I bet we see Tallbot too. And Thayer.
Kaz DL, Percy/Wheeler Release or DFA
by BigBadBossman on May 22, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
One of the guys has to be a bat.
You can’t go in to interleague games with 13 pitchers.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I think the most likely scenario is
that we traded Gabe Kapler for the rights to draft Stephen Strasburg.
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I think the Natinals fans would go back to rooting for Baltimore if this happened.
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I just bought a plane ticket to visit top gun numba1
and see dukes when the rays play the nationals.
Yeah, I am flying from seattle just to see mah boy.
by putupyourDUKES on May 22, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
He asked me to buy my tickets for those games. I had to decline since I am going to see him.
Swav or Die.
Im flying down on the 11th through the 16th.
I assume they are in town that weekend. Also free ludacris concert after the game, on african american night.
by putupyourDUKES on May 22, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Isn't there a rumor that SD could release Giles?
Kapler’s pretty cheap, maybe they’d want him for a PTBNL?
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
If only we knew some sort of un nown insider
alas
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-Al Lopez
Feel free to insert your 'did it clean' jokes here
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We need more bucpimpin sources
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by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I reacted harshly at the word 'buc'
He’s actually never posted there.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Well, Peavy decided against going to the White Sox
THAT MEANS HE’S COMING HERE FOR PERCY, WHEELER, AND KAZMIR! WE WIN!
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They also traded for Tony Gwynn Jr.
lulz
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I found it funny that Peavy was thinking about going to White Sox who then were losing 20 to 1.
And then he is like “Yeah No”
Swav or Die.
Gwynn Jr. to the Padres? That makes no sense?
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Jody Gerut for Tony Gwynn Jr. doesn't.
Gwynn Jr. could almost certainly have been had for less.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Gerut is arb eligible.
They are trying to trim as much payroll as possible.
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Oh, you're talking about the value.
Yeah, he pretty much could have been had for a bag of popcorn.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Well, I don't think he's going to bring them that much money either.
The sentimental value is going to draw like 15 extra people per game. This isn’t Ken Griffey playing with his son, it’s a sorta crappy fifth outfielder.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
fannies in seats
while dumping a contract
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-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
He better be willing to go to an NL team, the Padres need to get rid of him just as bad as he thinks he needs to stay there.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
The Padres have the most loyal players in the league apparently.
First Giles, now Peavy.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
They need to start leaving bags of shit in their lockers.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Yeah it was something like that, but I don't think the Braves were on that list. It was all the other NL West teams and I think ChiCubs and St. Louis if I remember correctly
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
That's not surprising
They haven’t been able to get rid of him for a while despite San Diego’s best efforts to trade him since last years all-star break.
if a guy shoots and kills another guy,
serves ten years in jail for it, can he then play? lets say he’s a punter and no ones heard of him. I doubt you would care.
He paid his debt to society.
He should be allowed the opportunity to gain employment in his profession if someone will hire him.
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It was sarcasm.
Everytime Goodell or whatever his name is goes on T.V. and says Vick needs to show that he learned or whatever. If they suspend him more the NFL should go to jail cuz the man served his time and should be allowed to try and live his life again.
Swav or Die.
Agreed
I wouldn’t want him on the Bucs, that’s for damn sure, but I’m not getting ready to stand in any picket lines either.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I still hate that fuck.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
My dream
Remember the Michael Vick Experience commercial? I wish they’d tack on to the end of that the thrilling experience of drowning a crappy fighting dog. I’d be in line for that shit all day long.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
An employee of the Bulls.
No name listed, but I’m pretty sure it’s a PR/media relations type.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing the Rays are not a team Peavy would consider?
He could turn this season right around for us. Yes, it would cost us something/s good but if we could win the series it would all be worth it.
Yes, I realize this aint’ happening but I’m tired and this just sounded interesting
Regressing to the mean streets of St. Pete
No, I don't think interest would exist in either side. He wants to stay west-coast, the Rays don't want to pay a king's ransom in prospects + his salary.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
just for kicks
since we’re awaiting word from durham like kids ready to open up gifts at Christmas, and trying to keep the comments going and kill some time…
If and when the time comes, Considering potential cost of contract, age, ability, trade value, if the Rays had to trade one of Upton or Crawford to make room for Jennings, who would you trade?
by raysfaninminnesota on May 22, 2009 12:45 AM EDT reply actions
Crawford.
Upton’s still got his best years ahead, Crawford’s going to cost more, and his talent is going to decline before Upton leaves.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Crawford
He’s probably got five good years left in him. Uptons probably got ten.
FYI
Some people find it racist when you yell “Let’s go Black Jesus!!” at a Rays game. I found that out tonight.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
Long story short.
I tried explaining it as best as I could. I started the night in section 120, finished down the left field line. You can see me jumping up during the Bartlett HR.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
I know, that's why I sat over there.
But I was only down three or four rows.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
No big deal.
If you can find someone else that can use them go right ahead. The vouchers are just an excuse for me to go to a game. I have to convince my wife that I am obligated to go or somehow I am losing money.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
Gotcha.
It’s no biggie I was just rushed out because my friend said he wanted to go early…then I waited outside his house for like 10 mins.
Swav or Die.
I just can't believe you didn't see me.
I told you I’d be the one wearing Rays gear. I’ll be at the Royals game on June 2. Maybe I can sit close enough where you can hear me yell out Black Jesus.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
I was looking for it.
But we spent a lot of time walking around tonight before settling in just before MVBs HR. For some reason I feel a strong connection to that poster. NEVER GET RID OF IT! Give it to me.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
We are gonna laminate it. Garza loves it it's so funny.
We show it when he is stretching and he always laughs at it.
Swav or Die.
The next Garza poster.
Needs to have a pic of him rapping to his iPod before a game.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
If the Rays did their pregame video next year with a "300" theme that would be perfect.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
From Al Hrabosky
The Mad Hungarian. They have a few things in common. Slamming the rosin bag down being the main one.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
Cha Ching!
Another SeanDubbs original. Now go take my vision and put it on a poster board!
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
It's just repetitive
everyone knows Jesus was a brother
The Bible thumpers got so mad.
I was like you seriously think he was white as snow? They go “He def wasn’t black!” I walked away because I can’t handle their stupidness.
Swav or Die.
He wasn't white because he got a nice tan walking around all the time.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
If CC keeps playing like he has this year so far all year, I'd like to keep both, but CC's got to be the one to go.
Almost at the end of his contract, and will be too expensive to afford. Let the Yankees pony up $20 million/yr for him.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Shouldn't we make a conscious effort to trade him to a team like Houston?
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Some fun pitching matchups for Durham soon, assuming Price stays there
He would face (probably) Antonio Bastardo on Saturday, and if anyone lives near Philly, WFMZ television broadcasts IronPigs Saturday home games. Then on Sunday it’s Wade Davis against Carlos Carrasco, a game I might drive out for.
www.raysprospects.com
His real name is Esmailyn Gonzalez
www.raysprospects.com
by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
SARAH CONNOR.?
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
SARAH CONNOR.?
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
the st pete times guy thought it was awful
so naturally it will probably break box office records.
Aggregate review sites are the way to go.
I’ve found they’re pretty accurate if it’s a movie I’m not sure about.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
ZOBRIST ALL-STAR
SAY IT IS SO, JOE. YOU GOT THE JUICE!
by rays_world_champs on May 22, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
will there be any movie on the Rays cinderella 08 season?
if so, I think Zobrist’s wife should have a role play herself to fulfill the Hollywood obligation of TnA in every movie.
by raysfaninminnesota on May 22, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions
There might have been a shot if they won the WS.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
speaking of hot players wives...
which mlb player has the hottest wife? random thought…
by raysfaninminnesota on May 22, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Protip: Go find the movie "Battle Royale", then watch it.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
That's where all the kids play last man standing, right?
I thought it was over-rated.
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes
What were you looking for: A compelling storyline with passionate characters and a heart-wrenching twist, or wanton teen violence?
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I wanted even less of the former and more of the latter
I wanted to see someone pull someone elses head off.
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
R.J. can't post lets all make fun of him
that jock sniffer.
Swav or Die.
by SRQman on May 22, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ben Zobrist
Is that really his wife’s music when he is announced? Is he really use his fame to promote her career? That is so sweet.
by rays_world_champs on May 22, 2009 1:10 AM EDT reply actions
Seriously.
Play the whole effing CD for every hitter. It’s working for Zorilla.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
Maybe she can just cover Flo Rida.
She can do a remake of “Low” for Willy.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
I love when Aybar comes up.
Especially when good looking girls are sitting by me dancing to it.
Swav or Die.
Do you think Maddon makes him an All-star?
by rays_world_champs on May 22, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't put it past him.
He’s earned the right to pick the players, so why not. The more Rays the better.
M.V.Z. Most Valuable Zorilla!
a 0.5% chance of it happening but
any chance we steal Gordon Beckham from Chicago for Kaz. I doubt it because either SD is retarded and didn’t want him or the more likely scenario Chicago wouldn’t give him up for Peavy.
If we are just calling up a bench bat for interleague play until Burrell gets back
wouldn’t it make more sense to bring up Ruggiano and let Joyce keep starting in Durham.
my guess is the 2 guys are Ruggiano and Talbot
Kaz and Nelson/Percy/Wheels go on the DL and if Talbot pitches well while up he goes to the pen and someone gets DFA when Kaz is ready to come back.
I don't think I'd trade B.J. for Peavy straight up.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Who said Orvella?
He’s been pretty bad at Durham, no way he gets the call.
www.raysprospects.com
by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Well both Wheeler and Nelson aren't going to be gone overnight
So this is a moot point.
www.raysprospects.com
by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions
on that note how high are the chance Talbot gets moved at or around the deadline
he has pretty much reached his wall here and I would imagine he could bring in at least a low B level prospect.
How does trading Talbot for a guy whose ceiling is Talbot help?
www.raysprospects.com
by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
different position and/or a younger guy
I’m a Talbot fan but I don’t really see a spot on this team for him.
To expand.
Upton is under team control for this, next, and the year after, he’ll earn some cash, but nothing like Peavy is, who will earn (~60 mil over the next 3.5 seasons). Upton has been a 4 and 5 win player these last two seasons, he’s young, plays a strong position, and we know he’s probably going to get better, maybe into the 6-7 win range at some point if health permits. Peavy may have already pitched his best season, he’s expensive, and his future is unpredictable since pitchers don’t follow an aging curve like hitters.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow
I just read through this entire thread hoping to find some insight into the 2 call ups.
My eyes are bleeding. I’m going to bed.
anyone on the 40 can get called up in September right
we could have a deep pitching staff if there are no changes
Price, Talbot, Thayer, Houser, and Davis plus the 13 we have on the roster right now.
+@#" will throw three straight perfect games
and *#@+;! will hit ten home runs in consecutive plate appearances
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
Wow. I went to sleep and woke up and you're still here?
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
It's probably not going to break until after 12.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Not on a first name basis with them
Just thinking and hoping outside of the box lol
by PewterPirate55 on May 22, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys? This is the same Twitter account that said Price "made his last home start"......a month ago.
Maybe the DurhamBulls twitter guy doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground.
I’m not sayin…I’m just sayin….
by ReasonableDoubt on May 22, 2009 8:21 AM EDT reply actions
That is what's missing from the team. The magic of Joe Magrane
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Durham Bulls is giving Twitter updates again
And they seem to be pretending their post from last night doesn’t exist.
I'm not sure what you'd expect to hear from them beyond what they've already said.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
More specifically, one of the following sources will report this first: tampabay.com, tbo.com, draysbay.com, raysindex.com, raysbaseball.com
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Yeah, like Rays Index is going to report anything first.
/cue my 5 alt-accounts agreeing with me
by ReasonableDoubt on May 22, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
BACK ON TRACK
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
You've got time. Read the rest of this thread.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
The players have to be informed first.
And there’s a chance they aren’t making a move until Saturday for whatever reason.
I’m pretty sure the news will be out soon enough.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
And Topkin credits....RaysIndex for finding it first.
The funny thing is my post is dated 5/21 and theirs 5/22.
Fuck Topkin.
It's pretty pathetic when ESPN.com gives you credit for breaking news, but your local beat writer won't even acknowledge you without being an asshat.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
It's okay!
He’ll just let you do all the hard work explaining why Jason Bartlett shouldn’t have been an MVP, and then use it to show why he should be!
You should say something to the St Pete Times
Although in this case neither you nor RaysIndex broke it. You got your info from the Tweet. Although if he was going to credit someone that it has to be you. That is just ridiculous and irresponsible.
Does Topkin visit Draysbay? I’m assuming he does, but is there a chance that he just didn’t see your post?
He posts under the names "Connor Manning" and "Sylar"
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Do you have a link to him giving the credit to raysindex?
All I can find is this: http://blogs.tampabay.com/rays/ in which no credit is given at all.
He edited the post.
He had one there something about it being first found by raysindex
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Ahh, gotcha.
No need to get it straightened out, then
Oh look, the beat writer without a fear of technology:
tboraysAs I sit at airport, sounds like there will be roster moves today (as hinted by @durhambulls) … My guesses: Ruggiano & Hernandez/Thayer
Hernandez?
We already have Hernandez
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
by Orlando Rays on May 22, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
If it's them two
I think I’m gonna throw up
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
by Orlando Rays on May 22, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
If he is thinking those are the guys then you would have to think 2 Bullpen members are being DFA'd
because we already have 13 and I would think Thayer/Hernandez would be used in the pen
Is he on the 40 man?
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Answered my own question
No, he’s not on the 40 man, it ain’t going to be him unless they’re DFA’ing a pitcher.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I FUCKING HOPE SO
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Technically they could put someone on the DL too
But if they do a 15 day DL stint for say Kaz, they have to buy his contract from durham and put him on the 40 man. When Kaz’s DL stint expires, if Hernandez has pitched well, the Rays are probably screwed because one of them would have to be DFA’d then.
In another senario, let’s say they DL Percy, Hernandez pitches well, then he comes off the DL and they DFA him. Percival could file a grievence with MLB saying he was unable to pitch due to injury (since they DL’d him). He’d pretty much win this and get a nice fat settlement out of it.
You can’t put someone on the 40 man unless you take someone else off, and I don’t see the Rays doing either one of these.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I believe you have credited the wrong site for first noticing it. DRaysbay.com had that story up last night and already has 450+ comments on the issue. Raysindex put up a story this morning according the date on the site. Both are good sites, but I believe proper credit should be given where it is due.
Posted by: Mr. Naimoli | May 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
I don't post on The Heater, it wasn't me.
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh boy, wish this wouldn't have happened.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Good for whoever posted that
I’m sure Topkin checks both sites – as many of us do. For him to credit the one with a 5/22 date stamp over the one with a 5/21 date stamp and all these comments seems a bit underhanded IMO.
I came on last night at 10:55 to IM RJ about the Tweet and he already had the story up. He’s quick like Crawford avoiding a shaving cream pie
by Jason Collette on May 22, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Whoever the hell their RFer is.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I predict JJ will strike out 11 Rays batters on Saturday
Great stuff and strong fastball vs the team that K’s more than a fat kid at prom is not the best combination.
Too many posts...
not enough info! I expected to find something of value. Instead there were people wanting to trade Beej for Peavy. Ugh.
ESPN FANTASY SPORTS
Kazmir was pounded again on Wednesday night, allowing seven runs over 4.1 innings. He gave up four walks while striking out only three. Kaz is really in a bad place right now. However, we think he’s a great trade target. Chances are that outside an injury, he’ll rebound and post an ERA under four.
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions
That has the same chance as Alyssa Milano coming over to my house tonight in her birthday suit
by Jason Collette on May 22, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking about trading him to the free agent bin for a roster spot
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Uh
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Add in her begging you to father her baby, and it'd still be a better chance
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
by Orlando Rays on May 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
"Chances are that outside an injury, he’ll rebound and post an ERA under four."
What.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Steve Phillips?
Is that you trying to play a joke? Oh Steve
by BJ the Bossman on May 22, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Jason Grey from ESPN has Kazmir in the AL Tout league
He’s basically put him out there to be had and not one person will send him an offer
by Jason Collette on May 22, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Whoever wrote that is clearly looking at his prior stats and expecting a mean reversion
Of course considering his new skills (lack of) are totally different than his previous it is just asinine to look at his previous stats.
I own Zobrist in that same league :)
by Jason Collette on May 22, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Did you draft him or bid $90 for him
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
if he does, i don't think he does it under his real name.
by walkoffwalk on May 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
KarenMcCalister
And she hasn’t been here in a month.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
BIG DICK DAN
He could jerk off and fill a garbage can!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stkTRIaGkrs
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
This thread is now about The Heater
If we offer both Gabes, Joe Nelson, and Percival, do you think we could get Edwin Jackson back? Then maybe he could start and they move Kazmir to the pen.
Posted by: DoneEatin | May 21, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions
DON'T CALL ME A VAGINA
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
plz don't troll
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Mergers MERGERS
And not just for US anymore. Goyim have done a great job fucking that shit up
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
WHY DON'T YOU WANT ALL OF OUR BAD OVER PRICED PLAYERS FOR 1 COST CONTROLLED PITCHER DETROIT?
GM WOULD HAVE DONE IT
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Ok I woke up to possibly Hernendez and Thayer?
Some one gon’ die if thats true
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
I like Thayer
and Ruggiano does seem to make some sense since they will only be up until Burrell returns
MADDON'S MISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maddon blew it the other night with Zobrist pinch hitting.I believe Navarro was on 1st and they called a steal and he moved to second. So with 1st base open Zobrist drew an intentional walk. He didn’t get his licks and as fate would have it the Rays dropped another one. Zobrist looked good last year too. Why did they get another right fielder- Gabe Kapler? Last year Maddon even sent Zobrist down to Durham. I wonder what Maddon has going on with Zobrist? The Rays have a legit player to build around.
Posted by: DavidSassoon | May 21, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions
I would prefer to see this stop
for what it’s worth, DRaysbay.com had it first, although both are good sites.
Posted by: Walky | May 22, 2009 at 10:23 AM
I mean, unless we’re supposed to be butthurt about this snub. Am I supposed to be mad about it RJ? I mean, I always do what you think is best.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
I was frusturated, but I don't really care anymore.
If this site is so evil, don’t spam our comments telling us to go to the Heater.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I mean, I don't really want people who read and comment on the Heater coming here.
Otherwise they’re just going to post something dumb.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
.
http://www.draysbay.com/2009/5/22/883222/will-someone-wake-up-joe-maddon
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
The Yahoo! crowd will be the death of me.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
It's already taken one of the greatest
RIP PLK
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
It was "Let's Talk"
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
As a fellow writer, I would be bothered if I was first out with a story and saw someone else get the credit for it.
by Jason Collette on May 22, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
But it's not a story.
Ensberg, Delmon trade, and Kapler signing we were first out with a story. And we got credit for the Ensberg deal on ESPN.com. This is just right place right time seeing something.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
9th inning
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
The Suspense is Killing Me
Seriously. It is.
I am just hoping one is Price
I like the other to be Joyce but we’ll see but Price PLEASE
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
Are we talking about net? Because I think he'll get back some with his HUGE LUMBER
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Needs a pic
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
This is the best I got
I think that girl is grabbing his ass
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't think it is Price
Maddon’s comments about Kaz in the Times today about guaranteeing him another start. Unless we are giving up on Neiman as a starter, I can’t see us bringing Price up.
So it has to be a Bullpen arm and a LH bat. Thayer and Joyce/Brignac?
Either that or its a joke.
I am sad right now
last night I thought Price was sure to be 1 of them and now I am not so sure
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
Who you think they are?
I say Thayer and Brignac
Zobrist should stand clear of his infield glove, let Brignac give Barty and Aki days off
Could be Joyce but I would rather Zobrist just takes over RF
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
I think it could be Thayer and Brignac.
Don’t see Joyce getting the call, if it’s an OF it is prob Rug. We already have a bunch of OF and an infielder would be nice.
Swav or Die.
C. Hernandez makes sense, I mean what else are you going to do with him?
I could see the other one being a bat (Ruggs would make sense here).
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Hernandez would take a DFA
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
Man, and there's no one on this team that could possibly be worthy of a dfa...
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
GET RID OF THE WHOLE TEAM AND START OVER
We are in Miami, maybe they can show us how to properly firesale.
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, that's obviously what I'm saying.
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
What are you saying?
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
there is
but will we?
I think we pay Percy too much to DFA him
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
Would the team rather those sunk $$$ accrue negative winning ability or zero winning ability
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Is he gonna go from the 9th inning man to the waived man?
I just see the Rays remaining annoyingly loyal
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
All I'm saying is percival is clearly worthy of a DFA
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
everyone knows that
but i dont think he will get what he deserves
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
FWIW, Bulls GM Mike Birling is the twitterer
h/t to Chris from Watching Durham Bulls Baseball
www.raysprospects.com
Also look stupid
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
NO DON'T!
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
NO DON'T!
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
by Orlando Rays on May 22, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
But I am black?!?!?!?!
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Well I guess the insider isn't unknown anymore.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Insider Protip: The Rays are calling up 2 players from the Bulls
Who will they be? You’ll find out soon enough.
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
What the crap is this nonsense
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I am expecting answer soon with TGN1 on it...
TopGunNumba1@DurhamBulls Sooooo, who’s missing from the team today…
Swav or Die.
It's official, the ballpark by the Bay is dead.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/article1003372.ece
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
sure why actually such a sexy stadium
damnit
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
actually build****
For gods sake, give me this rotation from here on out. 1 James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3, David Price 4. Andy Sonnanstine(i guess I trust him) 5. Wade Davis
Combination of old people butthurt and just a really piss-poor location.
I like the idea they threw out of building it in Feathersound. That’s an excellent place to put it.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Only if they call themselves the Feathersound Rays.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Feathersound is technically St. Petersburg
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I CAN HAZ SAIL?
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, not this time.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
Me
Terrible chore to raise.
Go to your room.
by BigBadBossman on May 22, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
The stadium should definitely be in Tampa
The likelihood is just so slim. But, an outdoor Tampa stadium where Al Lopez Park or somewhere near Port Tampa would draw a ton of young people. Then everyone could just walk to Mons afterward.
by FanDisplaced on May 22, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It's 2009, building non retractables is retarded.
1.5billion for the new yankee stadium and it isn’t retractable. How the hell.
by putupyourDUKES on May 22, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I like how each player has their own computer at their locker.
Can’t wait for the first FBI bust there.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Retractable Roof
Obviously, a retractable roof is necessary – That is what i consider an outdoor stadium. Any stadium near channelside or Port Tampa would be perfect. Traffic would be a fun issue though.
by FanDisplaced on May 22, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is that perfect?
The traffic would be worse there than DT St. Pete? No?
by BigBadBossman on May 22, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
The stadium isn't leaving Pinellas guys.
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 22, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
So is this twitter account found out to be a fraud yet?
Twitter is awful.
by putupyourDUKES on May 22, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
FYI: we have a stadium fanshot up on the front page
Not saying you have to go there, but it’s probably easier from a navigation stand point.
Might as well turn it into an all-pupose open thread.
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
This has worked remarkably well to keep the off-topic stuff out of the 'serious' threads.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
An anonymous (at the time) twitter post about something that may happen to two unknown people qualifies as a serious thread?
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you misread my comment.
I said it’s kept the off-topic stuff in this thread and out of the ‘serious’ threads.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you sir for correcting me
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
can someone talk about thayer?
I know he’s done well, but what pitches does he throw – how hard does he throw them – where did he come from etc.?
Average-at-best stuff
He doesn’t really throw any harder than 90 MPH, but evidently he changes speeds and does enough stuff to get swinging strikes(though his strikeouts are done so far this year). He was traded to us along with Evan Meek(now in Pittsburgh’s bullpen) for Russell Branyan.
www.raysprospects.com
by Imperialism32 on May 22, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if this was mentioned
Topkin updated his blog post throwing Brignac and Thayer out there as possibilities.
www.raysprospects.com
wow
I don’t see any way that runner would have gotten to second base anyway. If he acts like he doesn’t know where it is, then the shortstop starts sprinting for it and there is no way the runner from first risks taking off anyway. But, it does give me hope – now I am positive that, given the chance to lose a ball in the lights, I too could be one of the greatest players every to play the game. Fifteen minutes ago, I would never have entertained those thoughts.
by FanDisplaced on May 22, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Discuss
MistahFABSince they shut down Craig list how long before Hoes start Sellin pussy On Twitter. I’m Jus askin don’t me no disrespect!!! lol
Swav or Die.
They shut down craigslist?
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit let a player play
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
It's like the corollary about Hitler.
If a DRays Bay thread goes on long enough, an Edwin Jackson/Andy Sonnanstine argument will emerge.
Bro Hitler didn't die of a corollary, he shot himself
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If that's the case, I'm not going to be very happy at all.
by R.J. Anderson on May 22, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Novak and Richard for Teagarden
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Link?
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on May 22, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That official?
"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."
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