David Price Officially Called Up; Akinori Iwamura Done For Season, Brian Shouse to DL.
by Tommy Rancel on May 25, 2009 3:47 PM EDT
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In a not so surprising move, Akinori Iwamura was placed on DL with a torn ACL; his season is over. As you know by now, Iwamura was injured on a slide by Chris Coghlan, who was "attempting" to break up a double play. The Rays have not set a date for Iwamura's surgery, but expect it to happen in the next two or three weeks. Ben Zobrist, Willy Aybar and Reid Brignac will rotate at the keystone position in his place.
What is surprising is Brian Shouse was placed on the 15-day DL as well with a left elbow strain. Shouse is 1-1 with a 3.77 ERA/4.54 FIP. He has been effective in his LOOGY role. Shouse appeared in yesterday's game, giving up the walk off single to Ross Gload. Filling Shouse's spot will be fellow side arm left hander Randy Choate. Choate has 196 games of Major League experience going 5-7 with a 4.64 ERA/3.87 FIP. Like Shouse, if used in the proper situations, he can be very effective. In order to make room for Choate on the 40-man roster, the Rays moved injured outfielder Fernando Perez from the 15-day to the 60-day roster.
On a day where the Rays revealed one badly kept secret (Joe Maddon extension), they also officially called up David Price from Triple-A Durham to make tonight's start. Price will take the spot of injured starter Scott Kazmir and is likely to stay with the Rays for good. Joe Maddon said that even though Price was on a strict pitch limit in Durham, the Rays will not hold him back.
"It's kind of difficult as a starter -- it's kind of like taking a race horse out there and always holding back a bit," Maddon said about the previous restrictions. "So now we're going to kind of let him go. He's still going to be under the restraints that I apply to everybody else, but his last time, he was really good. The strikeouts came up, everything came up the last time up. And we felt that was good enough.
"He's ready."---Joe Maddon via Raysbaseball.com
We are also ready.
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Fun line-up today
Briggy and Price. I’m excited.
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by Tyler on May 25, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcdkAcx7LDk
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can it be Randy Choate time?
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by Imperialism32 on May 25, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he was called up
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by Imperialism32 on May 25, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much
of our payroll in now on the DL? Burrell, Kaz, Percival, Aki, Shouse is like 1/3 of if isn’t it? Maybe that’s why we’ve been better, anti-logic.
by Transplanted on May 25, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Choate ever finished Twilight.
by R.J. Anderson on May 25, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was Nelson?
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check the archives.
It’s Choate.
by R.J. Anderson on May 25, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check your own archives you fat son of a bitch
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I'm getting over my namesake's injury
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"In order to make room for Choate on the 40-man roster, the Rays moved injured outfielder from the 15-day to the 60-day roster."
I think you forgot to type Fernando Perez
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by Imperialism32 on May 25, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, stupid SBN not saving my edits
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by Tommy Rancel on May 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, hopefully Chad Bradford gets back here soon.
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by Imperialism32 on May 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
June something he's elligable iirc
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He pitched for Charlotte yesterday
How long do guys get for rehab, like three weeks?
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by Imperialism32 on May 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know that there is a set limit. It's a decision made by the player and the team right?
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
30ish days I believe.
From the Rocco/Izzy stints.
by R.J. Anderson on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sooner Chadford is back, the better.
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by Imperialism32 on May 25, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This.
Sometimes he’s overlooked, but he’s been extremely effective
Leave me alone, I'm watching monsterjam.
by mrichardkent on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This.
Also just love watching him pitch. It’s epic.
Swav or Die.
by SRQman on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't say it better
You are a smart guy.
Put Tampa Bay back on our road uniforms!!
by joedobr on May 25, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its a Mutual Admiration Society
The two of us are charter members.
Put Tampa Bay back on our road uniforms!!
by joedobr on May 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fuck is wrong with you?
Swav or Die.
by SRQman on May 25, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
????
I am offering you high praise. Come on and realize it.
Put Tampa Bay back on our road uniforms!!
by joedobr on May 25, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Realize you show me no respect off site.
Swav or Die.
by SRQman on May 25, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a reason
It needs to be done. This is where respect can be shown unilaterally. You are definitely Mr. SRQ, but know how you should conduct yourself.
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by joedobr on May 25, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit I smell a dance off coming Joe Dobr vs. SRQman
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by Tommy Rancel on May 25, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I just wanted to elaborate, nothing more….I respect SRQ’s opinion.
Put Tampa Bay back on our road uniforms!!
by joedobr on May 25, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well SRQ is telling jokes about your mom behind your back.
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by Tommy Rancel on May 25, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone finna get served
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chadford will be in Clearwater this week vs the Threshers
by FreeZorilla on May 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wanna go see a crabs game?
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that almost sounds dirty..
almost
Leave me alone, I'm watching monsterjam.
by mrichardkent on May 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a reason you neglected the capital C?
by R.J. Anderson on May 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please work out
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
laziness... DFA HIM
Leave me alone, I'm watching monsterjam.
by mrichardkent on May 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to see they won't be putting Price on a strict pitch limit..
I’m so freaking excited about tonight…
Hopefully Price can get his first MLB win, and the Rays can have their first in Cleveland since september, 2005
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by mrichardkent on May 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was yesterday Aki's last game as a Ray?
by rays_world_champs on May 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
While he should fully heal
Picking up the 4+ million dollar option on a 30+ year-old infielder coming off major knee surgery is now iffy.
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by Tommy Rancel on May 25, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to get Timmy B going and move Bartlett to second...
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by mrichardkent on May 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by Aybar you mean Brignac, then yes.
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still very very iffy on Aybar at 2B
I realize his metrics there are OK in a tiny sample size, but as I’ve said about a million times before, there’s a reason Atlanta never tried him there despite the fact that he played middle infield in the minors and that they had a gigantic glaring hole at 2B. Visually, he just doesn’t seem to have the second or third step quickness to play the position.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on May 25, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta also traded him for Jeff Ridgway
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by Tommy Rancel on May 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timmy B
Hasn’t proven he can hit A pitching. Brignac hasn’t proven he can hit MLB pitching.
by rays_world_champs on May 25, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brignac has like 20 plate appearances in the majors.
Even if he were batting 1.000 in those 20 plate appearances, it shouldn’t change your evaluation of him.
by R.J. Anderson on May 25, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not how I read his comment
As a response to the original comment, I just read this to mean that Brignac is the one who’s far enough along in development to give him a shot, even if he’s unproven. I doubt he’ll have much impact with the bat this year (he seems to take a while to adjust to new levels), but there are worse options out there. I can’t imagine he’ll hit worse than a Tnoy Womack type.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on May 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it probably was.
picking up his option for next year was already questionable. very sad news. i liked aki a lot. he is/was a great devil ray.
by Devil Ray on May 25, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Magic Eightball says
Signs point to yes
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on May 25, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bittersweet
I’m excited about the David Price. I’m not as excited about missing the DP combo of Bartlett/Aki. I’m not sure what to think about Willy Aybar as the every day 2nd baseman.
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by Rays_Rev on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How do you feel about Briggy?
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by mrichardkent on May 25, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about his skills at 2B
I still think he’s a little raw all around, but I’m more comfortable w/ him playing SS. I’d prefer, however, to have Bartlett.
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by Rays_Rev on May 25, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably a career alterer
Can’t imagine the kind of full recover Aki can make. He will recover but how can he have the same range? Ouch.
Put Tampa Bay back on our road uniforms!!
by joedobr on May 25, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aki had range?
He didnt really have the defensive range that you’d expect when he was beating out plays at first.
by raysrule44 on May 25, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love how you call it "attempting"
I don’t think this story is over yet. Again, I think the slide was more of a chop. Not that it was “illegal”, but definitely sloppy.
Put Tampa Bay back on our road uniforms!!
by joedobr on May 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Aki :(
We might end up being better without him, but it’s always sad to see a guy who was a solid player and teammate go down like that.
by mittens on May 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will miss hearing "Hurricane" at the Trop
by PlayOnWords on May 25, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreedo
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 25, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who will turn our black star white?
now?
by putupyourDUKES on May 25, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Brignac fails
There are still plenty of other mediocre 2Bs available on the cheap.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on May 25, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm very sad about aki. i feel like i've lost a friend :(
by yeseggs on May 25, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When is Chadford ready?
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by Orlando Rays on May 25, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aki probably has played his last game as a Ray
Sad to see him go out like that but i dont see them resigning him coming off that injury and he’s 30 get Bartlett out there at 2nd and maybe the kid at Single A will be ready we can find someone to fill in till that kid is ready Brignac maybe if he cant hit get a veteran in a trade someone like Kennedy.
by Jason B on May 25, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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