Rays Roundup: Brandon Guyer Promoted, Jeff Niemann To The DL
by Steve Slowinski on May 6, 2011 7:00 AM EDT
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Print- Per Steve Wiseman on Twitter (h/t TPR, The Ray Area), Brandon Guyer has been promoted to the Rays and will join them in Baltimore today. Also, from Marc Topkin this morning, Jeff Niemann has officially hit the Disabled List with a lower back strain. With Guyer's promotion, Andy Sonnanstine will be sliding into the rotation in place of Niemann, and the Rays will roll with a six-man bullpen for the time being. There's no set timetable for his return.
There's still no word on Upton's fine/suspension after his blowup a few days ago, but now the Rays have another outfielder that can help in case Upton is suspended for a period of time. RJ has a preview of what to expect from Guyer up over at The Process Report, so check it out. In short, he's an athletic outfielder and been absolutely mashing down in Triple-A this season. He's going to be a fun player to watch, and I'm excited he's gotten the call. - In other news, Felipe Lopez cleared waivers yesterday and accepted his assignment to Triple-A. So the Rays didn't lose some of their depth after all; Lopez will be really nice to have in Durham, as insurance in case anything else goes wrong this year.
- Also in Topkin's column from this morning: J.P. Howell had his first Triple-A rehab appearance yesterday. He has four more of these to go before making his return to the Rays, so he's not quite ready yet but he's getting close.
- And yet another thing from Topkin's column: "Note to the Free Matt Joyce campaigners: He was going to start against Jays LHP Ricky Romero, who ended up being scratched."
- Kevin has an article on Brandon Gomes up over at Rays Prospects. He breaks down Gomes' pitches, which is something I always find useful when trying to evaluate new pitchers. Definitely worth reading.
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I think this is great news on Guyer. I actually was calling for it
before the news on Niemann and the DL came out.
I’d love to see him be the regular LFer. From the reports i read he is hitting both LH and RH pitching and is a plus defender who can handle all the OF spots.
I disagree with those that suggest the Rays are going to go with 11 pitchers for an extended time period. If Sean Rodriguez settles in as our regular SS, then Reid Brignac might be optioned so he can play and BAT every day>
If not something has to give with Dan Johnson at this point
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Should be a nice little cup of tea for him
I wouldn’t expect too much coming from playing everyday to being used sparingly off the bench but it’s good exposure for him. Next season will be his big opportunity to become the Rays starting LF’er, IMO.
Tonight's line up
Rodriguez SS
Zobrist 2B
Damon DH
Longoria 3B
Upton CF
Joyce RF
Guyer LF
Kotchman 1B
Shoppach C
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I agree
with you here Sternfan. Your years of baseball wisdom are shining through with this lineup.The only question I have is the placement of Srod at lead off. Joe has been mulling over Longo in the 4th or 3rd hole. I think he has taken another ride on his bike with Todd and has changed Longo back to 3rd.LOL. In other words move Srod down between Joyce and Guyer and you and I can both enjoy watching the game. With Zobo leading off, he can lead the Rays to victory.
by Landlord on May 6, 2011 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Joyce vs. Romero
Isn’t that big of a surprise. We’ve started Hawpe, D. Johnson, and Brignac vs. Romero in the past.
Interesting test is tonight vs. Britton. I’d expect Guyer to get a COF spot, but we’ll see if Joyce draws the other one vs. a filthy lefty.
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by Tommy Rancel on May 6, 2011 7:27 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
i thought about this too Tommy, but Joe already said
Brignac sits for at least two days. That should place Sean Rod at SS and Zobrist at 2B. I doubt he wants to give much PT to Elliot Johnson, but we will see
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I actually wouldn't be suprised to see Joe give Sam the night off
CF Upton
DH Damon
RF Zobrist
3B Longo
LF Guyer
2B Rodriguez
C Shoppach
1B Johnson
SS Johnson
the "night off"? Sam Fuld has probably already had
about 1/2 the PA the Rays had him scheduled for the entire season. Guyer could be here for a cup of coffee, but hopefully given extended PT he shows he’s ready and can claim LF, allowing Fuld to be the 4th or 5th OFer he was brought in to be
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I agree that Guyer should be at the very least an immediate platoon with Fuld
and given a shot to win the job, but for now lets call it a night off.
i saw your proposed line up and can understand Joe giving Dan Johnson
a shot v a LHP here and there, but E Johnson has shown nothing
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In case you haven't noticed...
DanJo is getting all of the ABs at 1B vs LHP. That’s how he’s being used here for the time being. That said, one of the Johnson’s is going to be the odd man out once JP comes back; I don’t see any other way around that.
by Jason Collette on May 6, 2011 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Should Britton be given the Danks treatment?
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=brittza01&year=2011&t=p
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I thought about this looking at his pitch usage
Changeup is killing RHB, but sss. We should have at least 3 LHB (Damon, D.Johnson, Joyce/Fuld) in the lineup. If B.J. gets a call today, could have both Fuld & Joyce in there and make it 4. Crazy as it seemed a week ago, our RHB looking a lot better with Longoria, Zobrist hitting from RH side w/power, and Guyer.
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by Tommy Rancel on May 6, 2011 8:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He consistently outFIPped against LHB in the minors every year with no exceptions
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Why would B.J. be suspended?
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by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
Threw his bat, helmet, gloves.
Didn’t bump the ump, but still expected to get at least a game or two. Hopefully, higher ups see the ridiculous calls that led to tirade.
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by Tommy Rancel on May 6, 2011 8:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is there a precedent for this? I've never heard of a guy getting suspended that didn't bump the ump.
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by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
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Yes and he clearly spit in an ump's face
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by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
Hoping that MLB overrides any say it/spray it activity BJ did with the piss poor performance of the ump
1 game, fine. Any more than that, it’s bullshit
by Jason Collette on May 6, 2011 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Should've optioned Sonny down and recalled Cobb or Torres
but whatever
Vroom vroom party starter
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Yeah, agree with this big time. I thought we might not have needed a 5th for a while and this was just an honorific before demoting Sonny, but it looks like we'll need one next Saturday.
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "how bout Fergs at nest home stand..SuperCyberMan?"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 6, 2011 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't think we can. After Monday we don't have another off day until the 26th
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "how bout Fergs at nest home stand..SuperCyberMan?"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 6, 2011 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Not a big reader are you?
Yeah, agree with this big time. I thought we might not have needed a 5th for a while and this was just an honorific before demoting Sonny, but it looks like we’ll need one next Saturday.
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed “how bout Fergs at nest home stand..SuperCyberMan?”
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 6, 2011 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "how bout Fergs at nest home stand..SuperCyberMan?"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on May 6, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Gonna guess Sonny doesn't make that start
Small sample size, but he’s been awful vs the O’s and that doesn’t even include the disaster in Spring Training
http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/split_stats.cgi?full=1¶ms=oppon|BAL|sonnaan01|pitch|IP|
by Jason Collette on May 6, 2011 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I would hate to see Damon in the lineup at home with Sonny on the hill against the O's, GAME OVER
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et tu TGN1
If there was ever a time to skip the 5th starter it would be this time around
I'm an F18, Bro
Ya
I know we have been complaining about Niemann, but I would much rather see Niemann out there than Sonny.
I'm an F18, Bro
Again, i don't see this 11 man pitching staff being a long term event
Joe loves matching up in the late innings, and 6 relievers simply won’t allow him to do this to the fullest
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Freezo simply
agreeing with SF1 will not get you a slurp award.You must also compliment him.
Reid Brignac or Dan Johnson will be the odd man out when JP Howell is added
1- Brignac has an option and i’m sure they’d want him to swing every day and will give him something specific to work on
2- Dan Johnson’s PT is really limited. He’s a LH hitting first baseman with a poor glove, looking for ABs on a team with a LH DH, and a LH first baseman who for the time being has revived his career
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I don't think anyone is comfortable with a Johnson/Rodriguez SS situation from a defensive standpoint
This team is willing to sacrifice offense for defense, especially from the most important defensive position on the diamond. To say that Dan Johnson has a poor glove shows that you not only don’t watch the games, but aren’t really much of a fan of this team.
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by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
by Sandy Kazmir on May 6, 2011 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Time will tell who's right or wrong
Many defensive miscues come on the throw, eg Sean Rod yesterday
Brignac has been helped many times by Kotch’s ability to scoop at 1B
See it is possible to post w/o personally attacking the poster
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I'm trying to be civil so I will just add that your last line is quite unnecessary, old chap.
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by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
by Sandy Kazmir on May 6, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Really?
To say that Dan Johnson has a poor glove shows that you not only don’t watch the games, but aren’t really much of a fan of this team.
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He's average to above average, you're saying he's poor. That tells me you either don't watch him play or you have no idea what an average glove looks like. Take it personal if you want, but everyone has blind spots.
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Yes I've only been a fan since 2009. You got me.
by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
by Sandy Kazmir on May 6, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah like 90% of this site has a blind spot for Brignac
thinking he is a +8 defender at SS.
Pretty sure the smarter users have him around +5, but sure, feel free to out and out lie to achieve your goals. That's how you earn credibility right there boyo.
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by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
I have no problems with Sonny as a SP
the manner in which Joe used him Sunday was not suited for him. I’d have brought in someone to get out of the situation, and allowed Sonny to open the 6th where he usually excels
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He's not getting traded until mid-season at the earliest, if at all this year
What’s the trade market for a CF at the beginning of May?
by Lurch's Lobbyists on May 6, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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