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8/31 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Detroit Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers, Aug 31, 2009 1:05 PM EDT


Oh hey, a Monday afternoon game. Why.

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working from home rocks

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

I work for a commodity promotion board you?

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

So does Suttree.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not true.

I do SEO copywriting, as in I write the content for our client’s websites with an eye for trying to draw attention from Google.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

So you just sit around thinking up keywords all day?

You guys hiring? Also is there a minimum weight limit to apply? I sit in front of a computer all day, but I’m not fat.

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

No, we have a team in India that runs through Google analytics to determine the keywords.

Then they ship the keywords to us, I interview the client, and then put together the content.

We’re not actively hiring, but if you have a certain set of skills, they’re always looking for good people. The trick right now is selling our product.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Do you make millions of dollars?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Will you vouch for me on the interview?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

I never underestimate the stupidity of my fellow man.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Valuation and appraisal analyst.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Once I'm done editing Faery Rebels IV: Clipped Wings, Shattered Dreams

Then I’ll have time.

But srs, your company contracts out?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

We had an in-house staff for about three months, but because our sales staff sucked the writers were just sucking money without having anything to work on. So, they revamped the sales staff and put me and one of the other writers on a contract basis.

Even before they brought in the staff, they used contract writers all the time and will continue to do so, particularly since the head writer flipped out when she found out she was being put on a contract basis.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess nobody warned her about "the change"

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's your email again?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I heard from my wife that google was getting away from keywords

more towards site traffic, content changes, etc. Constantly changing

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by FreeZorilla on Aug 31, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

The more content you have, the better.

Which is why we’re encouraging our clients to pay us to write a blog for them.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

The tricky thing is seeing where Blink goes.

Right now, it’s not a major threat to Google, but if it does, we might have to worry about changing some of our methods.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Your wife is a computer?

RJ’s ultimate fantasy.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I've done some SEO work before.

Time consuming, and it’s definitely a bitch. It’s almost like, test something… wait months before results. Can get frustrating.

Ever heard of Xrumer? Muahaha, it’s an evil program.

by Doug09 on Aug 31, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

Most of the sites we design and do SEO work for perform really, really well within 3 months. 3 or 4 of the sites we’ve done in the last 3 months have first page appearances with some major keywords.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd be interesting in talking to you about your company...

I work for an SEO company in Tampa…on the sales side.

by td32 on Aug 31, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

markets are getting crushed today

this seems to happen every monday recently

by RaysTheRoof on Aug 31, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats buddy, everything come out ok?

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wahoo!

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Your co-workers think otherwise

I would guess

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by Buc Wild on Aug 31, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

A husband/wife business team. Are you private investigators?

Stalking joey “dont call me joey” bw, right now?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

U OLD

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

fuck we didnt score for Shields again

we’ll get him tomorrow….oh yeah, no game yet

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions  

I love day baseball

When i was a kid the WS and ASG were played during the day

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions  

How old are you?

Are you in a iron lung?

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

BAIT

The girls left. According to one patron, Hamilton, piss-drunk by that point, asked the manager where he could buy blow. The manager didn't know. "Let's go to a strip club," Hamilton said. Someone drove Hamilton to Les Girls in Phoenix, Arizona.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope not

becaue i think you’re expecting a boatload in return, and that won’t happen

Ride him out, we need his offense—badly

by sternfan1 on Aug 31, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Using that method I have Kaz (as a Type A, putting up WAR of .3 rest of year at $1.2, 2.5, 3.0 & 3.0 for the rest)

at about 11.3M. About the same as I had for Bartlett. If we get a similar package for Bartlett that we got for Kaz I will be very satisfied. You’re looking at, at worst, a Grade C pitcher <22 (2.1M), a Grade C hitter <22 (.7M), and assuming it’s one of their 40 man bats (lets say top 76-100 hitter 12.5M). So giving Kaz the benefit of the doubt that he will become a 3 WAR guy and being ultra conservative with what we got, we are looking at an outlay of 11.3M to get a value of 15.3M. I’m cool with that. If Kaz becomes a 5 WAR pitcher again, then he is worth about 40.6M. If he is a 4.0 WAR over this contract he’s worth 27.1M. But if he’s a league average 2 WAR then they break even on a $ for $ basis and we get 3 prospects for nothing. Imagine if he gets TJ and has to take a year + off.

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Stream of consciousness rarely translates well

We did good

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I enjoyed what I've read of Ulysses

I think I needed to be drunk to get in the right frame of mind for Finnegans

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he's 2.0 WAR with them there is a surplus of 0, if he stays Type A

That blew my mind, I like the other story on it at FG where the guy says that he has been worth 70 over the last 5 years at a cost of roughly 5. I think the dollars paid figure is low, but yeah, now’s a great time to cut ties.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe the Red Sox will get swine flu.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions  

I’m a roaming cowboy riding all day long,
Tumbleweeds around me sing their lonely song.
Nights underneath the prairie moon,
I ride along and sing this tune.

See them tumbling down
Pledging their love to the ground
Lonely but free I’ll be found
Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds.

Cares of the past are behind
Nowhere to go but I’ll find
Just where the trail will wind
Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds.

I know when night has gone
That a new world’s born at dawn.

I’ll keep rolling along
Deep in my heart is a song
Here on the range I belong
Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds.

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions  

LINEUPS:

Tampa Bay

J. Bartlett ss
G. Kapler lf
B. Zobrist rf
P. Burrell dh
E. Longoria 3b
C. Pena 1b
W. Aybar 2b
D. Navarro c
B.J. Upton cf

Detroit
  
C. Granderson cf
P. Polanco 2b
C. Guillen lf
M. Cabrera 1b
A. Huff dh
B. Inge 3b
C. Thomas rf
A. Avila c
R. Santiago ss

by Thaddeus? on Aug 31, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions  

I submit August 14th

Any time your DH bats 6th and gets pinch-hit for early…that’s just messed up.

Hey, hey, hey, I'm just trying to start a friendly conversation, come on.

by hambino on Aug 31, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont think I even wanna watch that

we lost cuz of a bad matchup what the fuck is Maddon doing

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mailing it in.

He’s got a bike marathon to prepare for in the offseason.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

I caught about 4 mins of The Wicker Man

Arguably the worst movie ever, and yes, I watched Sex Pot 3-ddd yesterday.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

GOD

CC can hit lefties, Kapler in RF, BenZo at 2B

We have Zobrist and Aki, WHY AYBAR AT 2B

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

CC's back, Aki's knee.

CC has played in 3 straight, Aki back 2 back.

www.draysbay.com

by Tommy Rancel on Aug 31, 2009 12:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Oh snap Grant, oh snap!
“I kinda wish I wasn’t … that was the thing, they come out and say can I pitch around him. I don’t want to pitch around Granderson, to be honest. I feel like I’m pitching on the defense then,” Balfour said. “I wish I never even got that into my head.”

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/placido-polanco-homer-off-grant-balfour-rallies-detroit-tigers-past-tampa/1032308

by Doug09 on Aug 31, 2009 11:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Usually players should shut the fuck up, but seriously, Hickey/Maddon.

The guy thrives on intensity. It’s fuckings tupid.

Now I know what it feels like to post on the Heater.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

I prefer

Another Round Hickey.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

shh

I think I am being watched, what do I do?

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Only way to be sure is to remove your pants and find a pre-school.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

im thinking of dancing around naked

that should get rid of this guy

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

was thinking that too

cuz seriously, I think someone is watching me

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

IS IT THE MONEY YOU COULD'VE SAVED BY SWITCHING TO GEICO?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

oh god no

that crap aint becoming real

i hate that stupid commercial

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Hinske...
“The one thing that the guys upstairs on the computers can’t assess is clubhouse chemistry. They can look at all the numbers they want, but chemistry in the clubhouse is a huge deal,” said Hinske

Sign lady must die.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Did you see Romano's article today?

If I hear one more thing about team chemistry, I’m going to rip someone’s throat out.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

let it be mine

some perv is watching me and some jerkweeds keep pranking me

I’m ready

TAKE ME

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let me guess the prank

They told you there was a cure for RBD?

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rocco Baldelli's Disease

Type Strong

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously, this stuff again?

that stupid game is old

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I went there

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

OH NO YOU DIDNT

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

uhh yea

i did, you called me out for it remember? Perhaps you need a nap.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do, man

I am tired of this lineup

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Embrace change

People said we weren’t ready for a black president and we’re getting closer with our half-black Obama. Someday a black man will live in the white house, I just don’t know if they’ll change the name

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes. It was awful.

Sign lady must die.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

DRays Bay Drinking Game? (for those playing our home edition, or those brazen enough to play at work)

1 shot every time James Shields’ run support gets mentioned
1 shot every time Longo hits into a DP (only one in the interest of drinker safety)
1 shot every time BJ looks at a strike down the middle
1 shot every time Zobrist’s utility arises in booth conversations
1 shot every time Pena’s singles:HR ratio is mentioned
1 shot every time Navi swings at a ball

…more suggestions?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions  

every time sternfan1 pisses us off

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

o lawd

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jim Hickey is pumped about this game.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

DWI jokes are lame

The man has a disease.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

its a matter of trust

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, you're an admitted alcoholic.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I battle

Somedays go better than others, but I also live walking distance if need be.

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stay away from all clay jugs marked XXX.

That’s my advice.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pics, or its your tranny alter-ego.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

She reminds me more of a jewish princess than a queen

plus GIS has a picture of her and BONO. credibility lost

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

If the bullpen melts down again today

Do we get a Home/Road bullpen analysis, because the pen on the road is a bit of a horror show sometimes(Pitching in general though is bad on the road)

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions  

/run_humaninterest_subtopic_newfather.exe

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who he?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

he good

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting player.

Zo full time 1B or OF next year?

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd guess Zobrist plays 2B.

Rodriguez is the super utility guy, maybe platoons with Brignac at short? I know BA says his defense is more suited for second though.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unless we trade Zobrist for a reliever.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

is nott goode wit wurdz

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by Buc Wild on Aug 31, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

From HH

Our PTBNL in the Kazmir trade? Surely the Halos wouldn’t send S-Rod to Tampa to become the sunshine state’s next Dan Uggla… would they? Last week I mentioned that S-Rod is a difficult guy to value for both scouts and sabermetricians, but no one believes a 24-year-old middle infielder mashing a 1.029 OPS in AAA doesn’t deserve a shot. I’ve never understood why he doesn’t get more press, other than general confusion over PCL stat inflation, worrisome clumps of K’s, and conflicting reports about his defensive chops. He’ll be an allstar in a couple of years, and we’ll look back at his minor league numbers and think, “how could anyone not see it coming?” He’s collected 93 RBI’s in only 101 games, by the way.

by BrokeBearMountain on Aug 31, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions  

BA's report on him:
Strengths: Rodriguez has good tools across the board that play up because of his feel for the game. He has above-average bat speed that produces plus raw power with a quick, whippy swing. He uses the entire field and is beginning to make adjustments effectively. He has solid-average hands and a plus arm, with a solid first step that helps him make up for fringy range up the middle.

Weaknesses: A below-average runner with a bulky build, Rodriguez won’t make it to the big leagues as a shortstop. His defensive fundamentals aren’t strong, but he should become an average second baseman. He swings and misses too often and chases fastballs behind in the count. He needs to become more consistent, which starts with improving his plate discipline.

The Future: Rodriguez is expected to spend most of 2008 at second base in Triple-A. Because of his bat, he profiles as a reliable utiltyman with some punch, and he could play his way into an everyday role if he reduces his empty swings.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds a lot like Boots

A little more athletic, a little more power. Won’t hit for as high of an average.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who is the worse SS, Zo or SRod?

Zo could swing between the two while Srod and Brigs platoon if thats the case

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by FreeZorilla on Aug 31, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

get back to work

no time for socializing

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by Buc Wild on Aug 31, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

YAY S-Rod!

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Not yet. The official announcement is supposed to be in the next 2 days.

So take the information as you will, he’s usually very reliable, but obviously nothing is done until AF announces it.

Keep in mind, Kaz was traded/not traded all day Friday.

by wtbudlight on Aug 31, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

So I definitely just learned about the "z" button here.

I was a “c” button man, but the power of the “z” has really changed my life.

by Doug09 on Aug 31, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

nah they are calling up Davis (Friedman confirmed this yesterday) and a MIF like Brignac

possibly Joyce also

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Sign lady must die.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

OMGWTFPTBBBQ!!!

Sign lady must die.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Today must be opposite day

they’re scoring a pile of runs, and with Shields pitching, and with RISP

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

And the game is on TV

Hey, hey, hey, I'm just trying to start a friendly conversation, come on.

by hambino on Aug 31, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA

I <3 wASHBURN

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by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Shields is cumming in his pants right now.

Sign lady must die.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

im not watching the game

because I had to leave the room and they scored 6, now I cant watch it

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

well I am quite important

to myself

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

4-4 RISP in that inning alone lol

when was the last time we had 4 RISP period

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

"...and I HELPED" -BJ

Hey, hey, hey, I'm just trying to start a friendly conversation, come on.

by hambino on Aug 31, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

And Jamie can't throw a strike

great

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

ahhh I was in the shower

and then I see the massive destruction that the Rays got in the 1st…..

is this just anger from yesterday?

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

awesome

not

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

MOTHER FUCKER

Sign lady must die.
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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

its going to be 15-13 watch

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

dont be scared, James

its just a lead, its natural for aces to have the lead

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon

Big Game Lead James, what happened?

Hey, hey, hey, I'm just trying to start a friendly conversation, come on.

by hambino on Aug 31, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

we meant to do that

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

ew Aubrey Huff

Boo that man

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

BEN!

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

GOOD WORK, BILL.

WAY TO ALMOST BREAK UP THAT DOUBLE PLAY.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Ben may not be in the infield but that doesn't mean he can start a DP!

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta love Shields

in the few starts the Rays do manage to get him run support, he pisses it away almost immediately. Awesome.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Aug 31, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I love Shields

but he has been a tad frustrating to watch this year. The last time he got a tun of run support, the Royals lit him up.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahh I was at his Toronto and he got major run support. Something like 7 runs

and he only gave up 4 in almost 8 innings.

That was last Tuesday and it didn’t bother me

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by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

He has seemed to do just enough to lose no matter what run support he gets

If we don’t score he will give up 1 run.

If we score 6 if he will give up 7 it seems.

Bring Your Z-Game!

by Sveet on Aug 31, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate weekday day games...

It ruins my whole day. I can’t watch at work and then I have nothing to do in the evenings.

by wtbudlight on Aug 31, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I love being a college student, right RJ?

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I concur.

Although my apartment complex doesn’t get FSN-FL on satellite…

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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

my apartment complex would never get it though I do have SNY and YES

and I live with 10,000 hard core jewish-yankee fans from Long Island. UGHHH

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by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I get the games on SunSports just not FSN-FL

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by EminenceFront on Aug 31, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

So that last inning brought up Washburn's ERA by almost ten percent...

what next?

Hey, hey, hey, I'm just trying to start a friendly conversation, come on.

by hambino on Aug 31, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

That "2nd wave" of players is Davis, Brignac and prob Joyce

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

why no Craw today?

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

too busy cleaning out his locker

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

because of the oh so tough lefty

yes, the one Pena homered off

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hm.
Background: Rodriguez followed up his breakout 2006 with a solid but inconsistent season in Double-A. The son of longtime Marlins minor league coach Johnny Rodriguez, Sean grew up around the game, watching his dad throw batting practice to Alex Rodriguez. Los Angeles added him to its 40-man roster in November.

by R.J. Anderson on Aug 31, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Umps Parents

Did Staats say Gorman was the son of a major league pitcher and an umpire?

were they married or did they just adopt?

by Fryban on Aug 31, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Or they're the same person?

Hey, hey, hey, I'm just trying to start a friendly conversation, come on.

by hambino on Aug 31, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

probably right

mine was funnier

by Fryban on Aug 31, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fans here probably don't remember who he is

At least nobody with a pink hat on. Not a Yankee jersey? They don’t care.

Got laughed at during the ALCS last season for my Garza jersey because they thought he was some no name pitcher. We all know how that turned out.

Wherever the red dot goes, ya bang.

by boxman37 on Aug 31, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

calling a PTB homer here

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

almost

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

alright I’m headed to class. As for you Tampa Bay, don’t fuck up this time

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, he can

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

here we go again.

Palanco single = Guillen homer?

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh, throw it Shields

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

thank god Cabs is so slow

Aybar turns like a 80 year old

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

DFA him for Sean Rodriquez

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 31, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

S-Rod, so sexy

Why couldnt he be named right away?

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clearly I didn't miss much.

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

You gave up a hit to Navi, you bum

the crap part is his agent will now brag

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Gah

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, Navi doesnt run much, guys

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by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

@kendallalmerico

who the fucking is this geoffbw guy? His opinion means shit to me, he’s like 150.

by Doug09 on Aug 31, 2009 2:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

hahha

what a jerk off that guy is

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

So is Niemann starting on back-to-back days or something?

SURELY this isn’t a Shields start. There’s absolutely no way.

I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.

by kericr on Aug 31, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

COCKTEASE

Officially now the head of the Lobstein bandwagon.

by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Won't score the rest of the game

So predictable. Upton, Bartlett, and Kapler all got ahead in the count, too.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Aug 31, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

PENA

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow authority on that out call

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

This guy sucks

THROW STRIKES

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

shieldsy!

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

boom

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder who made the joke but DP, CC, and BJ are dying

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Aki

Lead singer, songwriter, and caterer for the band Suicide Phoenix. We play sitar-based anthems on real estate law. Available for weddings, birthdays (13+, please), and LAN parties.

by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

DRB jinx working

Make a post about evans hitting and shields run support? Boom

www.draysbay.com

by Tommy Rancel on Aug 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

LOLZ

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Wicked slice

Pena needs to keep his left arm straight

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

haha that was a fucking knuckle ball out there

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW WTF WAS THAT?

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I bet Los is good at golf

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

double to CF

figured Granderson would get it but it came to him like a knuckle ball

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, dubs.

He hit it hard to center and Granderson had a bead on it, but then it curved away from him like my dick.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

...

Photobucket

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

try to throw a knuckle, James

we know Granderson can’t get them

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

is it just me

or is shields not using his curveball as nearly as much as in past years

by Schmidt on Aug 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

It's you.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

you are later than my ex who I wont call

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Starring Vivica A. Fox as

Principal Mothership Tits.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

That ball was shithammered

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

MVBOMB

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

now thats been a while

How long since Barty homered before that?

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing was carrying all that well from the 3rd on that way either

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Perry has 1 day rest from his 41 pitches

They should prob be using someone else….

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

MVB is one of 3 SS with a .500SLG still

only Hanley & Tulo also have .500, Jeter has .482 with the micropark, he needs that Silver Slugger for trade value upping

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Everyone has hits except Aybar and Upton

Aybar has a walk

BJ….. :(

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Trade him.

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by PlayOnWords on Aug 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

its ok

Aki has joined him now!

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

lazy hands

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn it

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

wha

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

what do his tattos say

I can’t read them

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

hhahahh

not sure why I found that funny

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man, I'm glad my team doesn't have this Washburn clown.

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 31, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Kid coming back next year

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was meant to be posed as a question

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who knows. If so, probably as a bench player, not a regular DH.

He’s my favorite all-time player, but I hope he retires, and doesn’t spend another year limping off into the sunset. It was Griffey’s team, but now it’s Felix and Ichiro’s team.

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 31, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

He'll probably retire

I doubt he’ll want to play anymore, especially since he didn’t sign until Feb this past year

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds a lot like how I feel about Derrick Brooks this year

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jack Wilson! Ian Snell!

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Decent accquisitions!

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 31, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snell has actually been solid ever since the Rays killed him

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prbac(Sp?) killed Bowling Green the other day

Not that that’s a big accomplishment.

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weee

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Shields!

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

siddown

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I havent been watching the game or reading this thread

but based on this comment, I can assume that there was an error by a Rays player or that the Rays are now losing. Which is it?

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by Buc Wild on Aug 31, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

error by BJ

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh man

that was obvious, an error by a Ray lures Raymondo out, but anything bad by Beej is HUGE bait for him

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by Buc Wild on Aug 31, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

not sure which he likes more

BJ messing up or Balfour losing the game

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

BJ dropped a ball.

Naturally, Raymondo has to show up after it happens and make a snarky comment. If he was genuinely interested in knowing about UZR, he’d just go look it up, but instead of he has to be a cockfuck and thus everyone’s going to give him shit, yet after everyone gives him shit, he’s going to be defensive about it.

And then keri will ban him.

by Suttree on Aug 31, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just ignore him

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

That implies that even a gay dude would find him attractive

I don’t think he’s had gotten laid by anyone in a very long time.

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

You + Signing out = X

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why do you care?

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

BURRELL

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

SINGLES?

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

38 HR 96 RBI

sexy

not paying the guy to hit .330

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

nope

And his BA has been creeping up since he stopped hacking

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awww, Longo is so sweet

getting Aki a rbi

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I think that Langoria kid just needed a hair cut

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you guys remember David Puddy from Seinfeld?

Elaines boyfriend in season 9, he does the voice of Joe in Family Guy

well PTB makes the same dumbo expressions as him

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS

REVERSE JINX, MAILBAG, I WILL NOW LIGHT MYSELF ON FIRE, BOSTON RED SOX, I THROW IN THE TOWEL ON THE SEASON BUT I REALLY DIDNT LULZ

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by Buc Wild on Aug 31, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damnit

/horse reference

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by Buc Wild on Aug 31, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, him

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

He does Brock in the venture bros

in the new Mac commercial.

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha the fans

“AHHH come on!!!”

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

pena & bartlett

triple away from the cycle

could it finally be the day

by Schmidt on Aug 31, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

will it ever be the day?

we keep getting so close

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pena will

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

It should've been 6-1

Balfour has blown up 3 straight games in relief of Niemann

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

you spelt Maddon very wrong

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, but stuff like BJ leading off

and then Bartlett coming in and tearing the cover off the ball makes his decision look bad

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

MADDON'S MISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The girls left. According to one patron, Hamilton, piss-drunk by that point, asked the manager where he could buy blow. The manager didn't know. "Let's go to a strip club," Hamilton said. Someone drove Hamilton to Les Girls in Phoenix, Arizona.

by Top Gun Numba 1 on Aug 31, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

you are so needy

next thing you know, you will be demanding we make the playoffs

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

more like

Can we win w/o scoring 4 runs

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pena - Aki - Navi due up

need 2 hits for Barty to get up

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena has a chance leading off

lets get Barty up, guys

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck

need hits from Navi and BJ now

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

good luck

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well....Navi almost walked

still no cycles

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Shouse is coming in

a day late

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow...

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by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

So Shouse is gone after today right?

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

No we're stuck with him

I was hoping to have traded him before the deadline

by Transplanted on Aug 31, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

he looks like Todd Jones

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish ESPN would quit fucking harrassing me. This is a text I just got. Seriously, come on...
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by Doug09 on Aug 31, 2009 3:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

It's the best Madden in 10 years.

But that is in no way saying it doesn’t suck. It means that it simply sucks less.

I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.

by kericr on Aug 31, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh would you fucking get Everett out

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

this is sad

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

what a play

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Evan you fucking monster.

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

God

Longoria is such a badass

by Doug09 on Aug 31, 2009 3:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

hahaha, bunt. Thanks Leyland.

by Joshua Downie on Aug 31, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

not that bad

He would make 1.8 mil if we picked up the option

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Springer, crazy idea

GET THE 3RD OUT

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Oops I wasn't paying attention. Looks like we're trying to choke away another game.

God forbid the Rays have another winning road trip. That would be a disaster to the team’s non-playoff hopes.

I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.

by kericr on Aug 31, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

my god

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson

by steve-o1285 on Aug 31, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

FINALLY

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Officially now the head of the Lobstein bandwagon.

by P Brady on Aug 31, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

bout fucking time

jeebus

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

You guys should be ashamed of yourselfs

However, tied for 2nd most wins ever

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

#70 finally

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

71!

1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

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