Rays Come Out Flat In Series Opener Against Tigers; Lose 6-2
by Erik Hahmann on Aug 28, 2009 10:22 PM EDT
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PrintComing off a game in Toronto that probably ranks as their second worst loss of the season (right behind the Cleveland meltdown), and needing to start this 'Ring of Fire' road trip off right, the Rays did not show much life in the first game of this series.
Matt Garza really only had one poor inning, but that would be all it would take. The back to back walks to Huff and Guillen in the 4th inning were bad enough, but giving up consecutive doubles to Gerald Laird and Adam Everett is probably a good indication that it's just not your night. Garza would only go five innings while throwing 88 pitches, giving up six runs in all.
His pitch f/x numbers weren't terrible, though his strikezone plot kind of resembles the scatter plot of Old Faithful eruptions.
via brooksbaseball.dustinkikuchi.com
-Garza is now 2-15 in his career against the AL Central. That's a stat too fluky to sustain, one would think.
-Again, the Rays' 1-4 hitters failed miserably. They went a combined 1-15 with 2BBs and 4K's. If Bartlett, Crawford, Longoria and Pena aren't getting on base, this team isn't winning.
-This was the first time all season that Rick Porcello went over 100 pitches.
-There's no point in scoreboard watching if the Rays don't take care of their own business.
--I hope everyone enjoyed the shots of Scott Kazmir in the Rays dugout. They're the last ones you're going to get as the Rays now confirm that Scott Kazmir has officially been traded to the Angels. Good luck in Cali, Kaz.
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it could've affected them
because it was like dropping a bombshell on the team, we dunno what the clubhouse was like
by Transplanted on Aug 28, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
There was BP action in Durham BEFORE the rain
Sounds like Davis may be called up
1. James Shields 2. ? 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
I doubt they would call him up before Kaz start date or Sep 1
unless they plan on using him out of the pen and starting someone else.
no but he would be on 3 days rest
so only throwing 31 pitches makes sense
1. James Shields 2. ? 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Thanks for the memories Scott
I’ll always be rooting for him
Vroom vroom party starter
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man I hope not
He compared to that deal to the Garza one
this is 2 ok spects for Kazmir
1. James Shields 2. ? 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
In some good news
our future bench in a couple days did well today
Perez 2-4 2 SB
Aki 2-3 2 runs RBI
Joyce 2-4 run 5 RBI HR
Brignac 2-5 Run RBI
Johnson 2-3 Run RBI HR
Davis 3 innings perfect 3 K
Was it confirmed that Torres and Sweeney is what we are getting
I really like Torres, not so much for Sweeney.
I wonder what our 40 man and 25 man roster moves will be, add a veteran like Richard or Weber or give Jennings or Hellickson the 40 man spot and call up Joyce or Brignac
Halos Heaven be CRAAAAAAZY
more of you aren’t shitting your pants in excitement.
"Ohh, but his pitch count is too high, waaaaaaahhh, waaaaaahhh. This porridge is too cold…"
PUH-LEASE.
He’s been injured this year, but look at the guy…he’s a staff ace (oh, boo-fuckin’-hoo, he’ll only give us 6 1/3 innings). He’s 25 freakin’ years old. He’s a kid. He’s a strikeout machine with a low career ERA. He’s been a Cy Young waiting to happen since high school. And he’s less money that Gary Fucking Matthews. For the next two years.
And he’s available for two GOOD, but not untouchable prospects.
Give him to me. Now. Please. Where’s the pen to sign this shit?
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 28, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Officially now the head of the Lobstein bandwagon.
Today's theme: ;_;
2009 Rays Baseball: BATTING STANCE GUY MUST DIE
Be a TRUE Seminole: http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071509aab.html
HH says that Jordan Walden is likely the PTBNL.
Personally, this happened a bit sooner then I expected, but after his start, I figured if he managed to turn it around at all, he’d be gone. I’m going to miss him, but I don’t regret the move.
However, if he turns into Cy Young, I’ll kill Hickey myself.
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.
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