9/8 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 8, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Time for the boys in blue to put their foot in the ground
and win a ballgame. Let’s go.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions
the Rays are still in the race until they are offically elimated.
Do you see competitors against Hussein Bolt stop mid-race? No. You see the competitors finish out race, finish strong. Who knows? Maybe amazing just might happen.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
Why the hell not?
You play the games until someone tells you to stop. Why do anyone a favor by eliminating yourself?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I tend to bring up good points,
They are just hidden behind ultra-optimistic views.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
No it isn't
We are still playing games and the players and managers are trying to win, but at this point our time and resources are starting to focus on how some 2010 match ups may play out. These guys aren’t giving up. There is no such thing in baseball. They don’t actually stop playing, but considering where we are, and how we and our competition are currently playing, evaluating talent for next season isn’t unreasonable. The new talent in some cases may be better than the regulars. Davis already proved that point.
Gary Williams for President!
Put Rose in the Hall of Fame
So you disagreed and agreed w/ me all in the same post
or blog, whatever the verbiage is.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
My point is ....
Who is eliminating themselves? Who is quitting? There is really no such thing other than changing focus. They have changed some of their focus on new talent evaluations. It doesn’t mean they are quitting, but they aren’t focusing on the playoffs either. They play every game to win, while looking at other players. I don’t get who you think is eliminating themselves, or stopping. Some may think that if they don’t play their best players eliminating themselves. I’m sure Brignac is playing to win.
Gary Williams for President!
Put Rose in the Hall of Fame
I'm from Baltimore.... I know
That is a sad story up there. The city use to be filled with die hard O’s fans. I hope we never have to experience such a decline here. Ownership killed it.
Gary Williams for President!
Put Rose in the Hall of Fame
Who is Hussein Bolt?
www.draysbay.com
by Tommy Rancel on Sep 8, 2009 5:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hussein Bolt is the oppressive leader of the Jamacian track team
*yawn*
by raysfan81 on Sep 8, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
this gentleman, is Mr. Bolt.
He invented a time machine, then he went back in time to invent short distance running, only so he can dominate. 
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
meh...
how is Uof T treating you these days buddy?
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Good.
Just gotta keep up on my work which is easy considering I have class 2 days a week
Swav or Die (>'-')> <('-')> <('-'<)
For the lulz
Well, best of luck to you.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Richard will start today.
The world is right tonight. 
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
I used to be very dissappointed when...
A few years ago there was no such thing as a meaningful game past May, in reality. I guess is speaks volumes about this team that I sit here in early September truly saddened by forcing myself into the realization that the playoffs are not going to happen.
If you really stop and think about it, it is quite nice and quite an accomplishment to be upset that 90 wins is likely out of reach and that the playoffs are all but a mathematical impossibility.
I’m not proud of the way this team has performed the past week, but I am glad after years of suffering through 162 games, that I sit here and really only have to suffer through about 30.
I’m proud of this team. Perhaps they under achieved this year, but that is probably as relevant as saying they over achieved last year.
Expectations are higher from the fan base, and that is a good problem to have, particuarly when they are justified. Good and bad moves are going to happen, as are good and bad seasons. But if a bad season is about 85 wins and in contention to the last 3 weeks, then this team is really laying some ground work to build upon.
I’m excited to see the last few games and, if nothing else, begin to speculate, crunch numbers, and smile when I realize, in my own little head, that next year has just as much promise and potential as this year had and unlike years past, we will, again, start the season in the thick of the hunt for the AL crown.
Let’s just wrap this thing up on a few good notes and leave the fans with that sense of optimism and anticipation we all had going into this year.
This, my friends, is the hangover, but as with most hangovers, it was brought about from a previous great time.
by wtbudlight on Sep 8, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
Do I realize the end is here, yes.
But, in the back of my mind I know there is still a small glimmer of hope for this season.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I want a green post one day
My problem is that i am not eloquent, not a good writer, and don’t follow deep statistical analysis. Oh well, maybe I will have a really good smart ass remark one day.
Gary Williams for President!
Put Rose in the Hall of Fame
I've had green comments.
That should tell you something.
"Typical negro, laying down on the job." -R.J. Anderson
Sonnanstine out of the rotation
www.draysbay.com
by Tommy Rancel on Sep 8, 2009 6:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
My computer always compared him to Babe Ruth you know.
He’ll take the third base job by December. Just watch and see.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 8, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank God!
He was fine last year, but this year he just has not had it.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
So does anyone want Derrick Jeter to set the Yankees all-time hits record against the Rays?
I say “no” but, maybe that’s just me.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
there are TWO lead stories on mlb.com about jeter.
he’s one of the less obnoxious yankees IMO, but no, he can get that record vs. someone else.
maybe it is just me
but I’d like to see at least one of Brignac, Joyce, Rodriguez in the line-up every night. I see little reason not to try to give these guys some ML AB’s before next season.
Jennings, Hellickson, Davis, Brignac, Beckham, Moore > Your top 3
the bullpen is going to suck it up no matter who is providing our 2 runs of offense
starters or young guys………..sry lil frustration vent
Jennings, Hellickson, Davis, Brignac, Beckham, Moore > Your top 3
This past week has been fucking ridiculous
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
I should be around most of the game
Thayer is rocking a stache and beard
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
This team is infuriating me
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
i stopped getting infuriated a while ago
now i’m resigned :(
Wow, a quick inning
SHOCK!
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
It appears we weeded out the fake fans
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
I would watch a Price or Davis start no matter how I was feeling about the team
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
apparently a lot of people don't feel the same way
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
i can't wait for davis' next start
and yes most of the the Mudshark69’s and Rays St. Pete’s of the world are gone
*yawn*
I agree
I like to watch Niemann, Davis, Price and Garza pitch. Davis is going to have some trouble in fenway where the umps will screw him over
it may just be me but Jeff Neimann has far exceeded my expectations this year
he seems to always pitch well against verlander, hallady, ect. but then the failpen kicks in
*yawn*
Assuming someone gives our offense a defibrillator shot
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
They were beating Oklahoma even before Bradford went down
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
i always cheer for the underdog or the perinneal losers
the 2nd is how i came to become a rays fan
*yawn*
it kinda would be
idk i have mixed feelings on trading Crawford. He is the only reaming player from when i became a fan………so he has always been one of my favorite players
*yawn*
Unbelievable
If only Price didn’t give up that one home run…
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
I recall benig soundly booed when i questioned
“the offense is back” thread
What are we averaging in RS/GM since then?
Well at least I get Sons of Anarchy back tonight
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
front 3 of Shields, Garza and Price
seeing if Davis and Niemann can do well again next season as well as seeing if Hellickson can take 1 of there jobs
tasty
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Hellickson may not have a job until 2011 depending on how 2010 goes
That 2010 rotation makes like 5M next year
I don't want to get my hopes up about Niemann because something deep down tells me he isn't this good
And I’m sure RJ has the numbers to prove it.
he seems to always give us a good chance to win
but if he regresses, I wonder if he can close and Hellickson can take that spot…..
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
hasnt he been much better with that for a few months?
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
he had lots of injury problems
I know its been over 2 years but those can come back
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
What I want the most
even more than a C is a some BP arms that can make those runs matter
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
We need to solve the 9th inning long term
When JP was in chill mode in June/July-bullpen was great, since then, mushy
at least he can reach back for a put away fastball if needed
Sonny only had his great control and with that gone, he sadly has nothing
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
He could, but I don't see it
Sonny was always playing with fire a bit, and Niemann’s numbers sans K’s are all solid
I believe hes rolling his eyes at himself
but it must suck knowing that even a shut out wouldn’t have you leading
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
kinda looked like CC asked the ump to cut the team a break
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Fans dont know what the Rays are dealing with
idiots booing Jeter, come on
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
is there any team that would give us more than some equipment for
Rugianno and Elliot Johnson
*yawn*
"OK Royals we'll trade you Ruggiano and Johnson
for 6 pairs of cleats and 55 bats and a bag of chips & Mtn Dew because i’m hungry"
*yawn*
lets not kid ourself
it doesnt matter who comes in
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
It's been a fairly healthy strike zone up until this inning
Your source for replacement level commentary
I was able to watch 6 innings tonight.
I think we all need a standing ovation for lasting that long, but now the bullpen will come in and I will shut it off.
I dont have anything to watch til Sons of Anarchy at 10
so I guess its failpen for me
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
might as well go with Aybar
Now I think we will see Kapler in CF and BenZo at 1B……
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
let's go Navi.
bring ’em home.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
They're just angry they didn't get the call because they're the Yankees.
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
come on boys
1, 2, 3 here.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
Faith in you is weak, it is.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Cormier has become a every day man
Not really the best role for a guy who works multiple innings
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
he was safe like I am the President of the United States.
FYI: I am not.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
Finally, the frustration shows
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
So Choate
can we get a scoreless inning from this pen still?
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
(well we already did) but can you get the 4th out?
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
only 196 comments today.
make that 198…
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
we got the real fans here
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
4 outs 0 runs from the pen?
wha
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
im just surprised they even did for 1 inning
sad, I know
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
It's not over, nothing is over!
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!
Gary Williams for President!
Put Rose in the Hall of Fame
Charlotte is down by 1 against Ft. Myers.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
BARTY
yay no L for Price!
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Bartlett doesn't like that pitch.
He will give it to the people instead.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
Yanks know CC too well, annoying
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Who will come in
I say Springer…..
I miss ya Wheels
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
1,2,3 inning here boys.
Come on.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Trop's fav "somebody savvvvvvve meeeee" may work
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Wow, Jeter is failing worse than our pen.
And that was a quarter-step. I’m surprised they didn’t call IT safe too
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
problem is that Teixiera has power to all fields
and with that short field in RF, RHP doesn’t make it work necessarily
nice, nice inning!
Let’s get a few runs on the board now. Come on boys!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Mo in a tie game can be beat
then again we used our best bats last inning….
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Let's go win this game!
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
whats a win?
some kinda Greek dish?
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
That's why we need to bar around this inning
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
IF we score, id go with Wheels
have less than 0 trust in Aussie and JP ATM
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Briefly
Choate favored his hand after the scoop to first
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
Crazy prediction
Navi homers here
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
i gotta stop with the drugs
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
Silly
Wrong team, the YANKEES homer here
by Transplanted on Sep 8, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Prediction: walkoff homer on leadoff
We’ve lost just about every other way possible recently, why not?
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
2 solid innings out of our pen was nice to see
but the answer is still no
I don’t trust them
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
wouldn't be surprised
A-Rod has had some late innings shots, and you still have Swisher, Posada, Cano, that’s a deep inning to get through
by Transplanted on Sep 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
1,2,3 inning here.
please.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
what scares me are the switch hitters
power from both sides
by Transplanted on Sep 8, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
shhh...
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wheels may be the last guy I trust
Left after him
JP Howell
Grant Balfour
Chad Bradford
Russ Springer
Brian Shouse
Dale Thayer
Jeff Bennett…..def wont pitch
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
2 more bullets to dodge.
Come on Wheels!
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
Gabe Kapler for one should be ashamed
Swish struck him out xD
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
I missed the beggining of the show for that
le sigh
1. James Shields 2. Wade Davis 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
well, this concludes our "WTF" portion of our program
Good night folks.
In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 8, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
I say 15 games over
"That's not baseball. Little numbers in a newspaper is...So-dookie, or whatever."
by Orlando Rays on Sep 8, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He's screwed, King Felix=Angels no runs
by Transplanted on Sep 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He was against Felix for his first start too, right?
He has them at home tonight though. Maybe the big crowd will see him through.
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