Derek Jeter Does A Thing, Rays Lose Heart Breaker 5-4
by BWoodrum on Jul 9, 2011 5:06 PM EDT
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PrintDavid Price did not have his best stuff today, and the Rays paid for it. Price only managed to finish five innings, struggling to produce many swinging strikes (6) while getting a lot of foul balls (24 by my count). Several protracted at bats with Andruw Jones helped push Price to his limit early, and he ended the day with 4 earned runs on his tab on 7 hits, 3 walks, and 3 strikeouts.
Price also allowed a home run to Derek Jeter, giving Wade Boggs company as the only other player to reach 3000 hits on a home run. Jeter went 5 for 5, falling a triple short of the cycle. Congratulations, Jeter, but your milestone is merely an arbitrary number given undue significance in deference to its roundness.
Moreover, how about some walks? Only one player has 3000 hits and 2000 walks -- my man Ricky Henderson. Derek Jeter does not even have 1000 yet.
Oh well. Batting average is on the scoreboard, so it must be more important than Henderson's .401 on-base percentage.
What made today's loss particularly painful was not the Jeter milestone. No, it was the early lead (a Matt Joyce homer in the second, Rays 1-0) and the B.J. Upton homer in the 4th (Rays led 3-2) and then the Johnny Damon triple and Ben Zobrist single in the 8th (Rays tied the Yankees 4-4). The Rays got the lead twice and came back twice, just to watch the Yankees steal the lead back in the bottom of the 8th.
Out of the 'pen, none of the relievers looked particularly great, but Brandon Gomes and J.P. Howell combined for 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. But Eduardo Nunez started the 8th inning with a double off Joel Peralta, coming home on a single from -- you guessed it -- Derek Jeter.
In what is possibly his worst season in the majors, Derek Jeter sure picked a stupid day to be awesome again.
Stuff:
- J.P. Howell and Kelly Shoppach combined for a strike-'em-out, throw-'em-out double play in the 7th inning. It was quite possibly the first such instance in the history of the franchise.
- Matt Joyce and B.J. Upton may be heating up. Joyce had two hits today, including his homer, and Upton has a .319/.407/.723 slash with 6 homers since June 24. Can you imagine what it would be like for the Rays to score runs? Lots of them? Me neither.
- THE BIG NEWS: Long man / lonely bullpen guy Andy Sonnanstine has been optioned to Triple-A Durham and Brandon Guyer has been summoned, hopefully to assume everyday playing time in left field.
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See, what we should do is make up an injury or try to pass Ruggs through waivers
Because you know Guyer is going right back down when we need Cobb and then Wade returns.
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BJ Upton isn't heating up
He is OPSing over .850 over the last 4 weeks and over 1.000 for the last two weeks.
He has been hot a while now
As the Nats prepare to say good bye to some more of their top prospects
Nice timing, Upton.
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I'd say try and sign B33J, and hope Deezy can play LF. He's a fucking first aid kit with stallion legs, can't count on him to play CF.
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
no Doug
everyone here is certain Jennings will step right in and duplicate BOSSMAN, its almost a certainty. everyone is very sure this will happen.
i think BJ would sign 5 years 60 million
in a heartbeat
by Peter Piontek on Jul 9, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This is one of the very few times ill agree with you
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 "ooooown u poop"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 9, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
that wont do it, trust me
They sent a whole night on hit #2,998. I would just return to MLB Network after the ASG.
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DAVIDprice14 David Price
Not gonna lie giving up #3000 to someone stinks…at least it was to Jeter…classy guy, deserves everything he has (my mom is prolly happy)
@dobbertweets
Happy to see Guyer but...
are they getting to the point where they are now stunting Jennings developement. I mean you don’t want to call them up to early, but now this is getting ridiculous. Maybe it’s starting to weigh on his mind, “why the hell am I still down here?” Am I not good enough? Almost every report I’ve seen on him says that he looks bored down there. Call him up already.
I really think it would of been him
He has an issue with one of his fingers.
It’s probably his middle one from pointing it at the front office so often but regardless, it made it a no decision to call up Guyer.
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Jennings is the next Rays CF'er and won't be brought up until BJ is no longer here.
Guyer being brought up now has as much to do with Jennings being dinged up again and needing a week to recover.
I wanna see if this was a true call up or not
Do they make up an injury to Ruggs/Fuld, try to pass them through waivers or just send Guyer right back down for Cobb and then Davis?
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yeah, don't think the finger has much to do with it
He wouldn’t have got the call anyway. I think you’re right, won’t see him until B.J.‘s gone. But what if they don’t move him?
That is one of my favorite pictures of all time.
He is such an awkward, awkward person.
@RealNolenBailey
I would buy that shirt.
I am saving this picture forever to post randomly down the road when you least expect it.
@RealNolenBailey
I can't figure out how to save the freaking thing because when I right click, view image isn't an option.
@RealNolenBailey
Blast this shit and you good
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I do this for free
by SRQman on Jul 9, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i saw it RT'd by mweber
I do this for free
by SRQman on Jul 9, 2011 9:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Great job that's awesome
@SandyKazmir
Yes I've only been a fan since 2009.
by blackraven on May 5, 2011 3:46 PM EDT
by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 10, 2011 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Look at that fucking walrus face.
Did he rehearse this cap tip?
Did it turn out as planned?
@RealNolenBailey
hahaha 100% chance he sat in front of his mirror this morning
IF HE HITS A HOMER YOU TIP YOUR HAT LIKE THIS
IF ITS A SINGLE I SHAKE HIS HAND AT FIRST
@dobbertweets
It's so incredibly awkward because Jeter is RIGHT THERE.
I noticed it live and was just…. oh, no way.
@RealNolenBailey
On the replay I saw it immediately
I was laughing too hard when it just happened to even look at the trot
@dobbertweets
Want to know why we lost? Stubbornness.
I’m a Maddon supporter, have ultimate faith in the man. However, Zobrist on 2nd, no outs, top 8th, tie game. Why do you not bunt him to 3rd? Play for one run. Instead Longo pops out, and we score none that inning. The next inning the Yankees have Jeter on 2nd, no out, and guess what they do? They bunt him to 3rd, score one run, and win the game. That decision not to bunt Zobrist over is the reason we lost this game. Why they chose to let Longo swing away is anyone’s guess, but I personally don’t agree with the process.
When is the last time Longo bunted?
I bet he would of popped it up and then you have a DP if Zo was running on contact.
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Live and Die with Longoria...
..although he has never had a sacrifice bunt in his career.
so where's the criticism? is this b/c he is selfish? does he refuse to bunt? every major league player can bunt, it's a matter of pride.
if this weren’t longoria, would he get the same pass? longoria looks like shit, he should have bunted, it’s that simple.
Glad we're still hanging on to Sonny. Long men are hard to find these days.
Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
huh?
Long man / lonely bullpen guy Andy Sonnanstine has been optioned to Triple-A Durham and Brandon Guyer has been summoned, hopefully to assume everyday playing time in left field.
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optioned
Should have been released is what I’m saying.
You just know he’s going to make another spot start sometime this year. Just git rid of him.
Maddon's Mission
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
As Tommy mentioned on Twitter, kid had an option the whole time and we lost Cory Wade to keep him on the ML roster. lmao
Maddon's Mission
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
we may never see him again
what evidence do we have that he can succeed in AAA?
by Peter Piontek on Jul 9, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll go down and put up solid numbers and make some spot starts in the future. He's the hemorrhoid that won't go away.
Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
We had the lead in this game twice, then tied it with their bottom of the order due up
Peralta is NOT a set up type pitcher. Why we didn’t spend a few bucks and get some late inning guy is mind blowing
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The bullpen gave up 1 run in 3 innings...
Not a horrible performance today…
Desmond Jennings not in the lineup tonight?
Controversy ensues?
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He's been injured for a few days now, like every year.
Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
DL retro to yesterday
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 "ooooown u poop"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 9, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Navi just got another walk-off hit
This guy is clutch.
Price needs to develop a plus secondary pitch...
Hell, I’ll take an above average secondary pitch. All he has is a great fastball with decent command. His slider has never shown up, and his curve and change are mediocre at best.
His slider used to be filthy.
just ask JD Drew. I think Hickey or someone told him to stop throwing it though
by Peter Piontek on Jul 9, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It was supposedly a plu plus pitch out of Vandy..
I’ve discussed with him before, and he said he just lost the feel for it(similar to Kaz losing his)… he thought he had rediscovered it in ST this yr, but that obviously didnt happen.
It was a plus plus out of the pen in 2008
by Peter Piontek on Jul 9, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And it is a below average pitch at this point...
It has nothing to do with Hickey, and everything to do with Price.
As I said in the GDT
when you throw 95-97 from the left side with movement. You don’t need another pitch.
He threw way too much soft stuff today and it really hurt him
That's not accurate...
First, you need command of it. DP’s control has been better, but his command is inconsistent…and against good offensiv teams, he can get exposed.
Second, If he wants to be a true Cy Young caliber pitcher on a consistent basis, he needs to develop at least one solid secondary pitch.
Can you name any starting pitchers that dominate with 1 plus pitch, and a bunch of below average offerings?
Anyone know why Oscar Hernandez (VSL Rays) got pinched hit for in the 7th?
I hope it’s not an injury or anything serious.
I vaguely remember the beginning of this. I think.
I read for quite a long time before I posted. Didn’t wanna come in all guns blazing.
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All is well
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Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen will replace Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun on the NL @AllStarGame roster.
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All is not well
2 infielders just decided to skip the ASG for the AL and Mr. Zobrist will still be watching it at home.
Well, hopefully Farnsworth can replace Shields/Hernendez/Verlander
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who got in over him im sure they were more deserving
Zoby isn’t an all-star this year
by Dbullsfan on Jul 9, 2011 8:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Shields and Price probably won't pitch either--do you not see my point?
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Back up, I'm using it.
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
Amazing we're hanging around with the results Price and Shields have had lately
When’s the last game either won?
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all i know is im smashing everone in picj 6 today
by Dbullsfan on Jul 9, 2011 8:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You see my domination yesterday?
Right behind two guys I’ve never heard of (thus, they don’t count and I won).
@RealNolenBailey
i actually like you joey--but you're kinda naive
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by sternfan1 on Jul 9, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I may be a bullshitter and obsess about lineups and roster moves
But I’m smart enough to know I am.
Feelings = hurt, sternfan
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that pretty much sums you up joey--you good boy--now go get a cookie
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Please to make him do too much physical activity
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 "ooooown u poop"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 9, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how sometimes I don't even post in a while
And it becomes a joeybw hate thread anyway.
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I'm just worried about you, I know how tuckered out you get
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 "ooooown u poop"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 9, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
id imagine we see
Guyer upton and ruggs in the of with longo, rodriguez, zoby, and krotch. In the of
by Dbullsfan on Jul 9, 2011 9:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The fact he only has 13K in 71PA is a great starting sign for his career
Same with Vettleson & Brett.
O’Conner is in Shoppach mode still.
PIZZA?!?
i do like guys who walk and hit doubles in minors
Say hello to Tyler Bortnick
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his dad went off a bit on rays prospects site
by Dbullsfan on Jul 9, 2011 9:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hopefully he gets the promote in the July shuffle
A+ is just not a test anymore, he’s 24 too already.
PIZZA?!?
Baltimore is a mess now
Buck is really making a difference.
Considering how great that young rotation was going to be this year.
Oh wait…
PIZZA?!?
Really did not think Britton would see AA this season once he got called up for the 2nd game of the year
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those guys still have time
Tillman might be a reliever but Matusz and Britton should still be their number 2 and 3 for a few years
by Peter Piontek on Jul 9, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
What if Matusz & Tillman need surgery
Since it’s not looking good for them.
Throw in the clock on position players & they may be trapped at the bottom for a while.
PIZZA?!?
Oh i didn't know about them being hurt
that a who knows type situation then. pitching doesn’t grow on trees
by Peter Piontek on Jul 9, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Mastusz just lost all velocity on his FB
It’s in Sonny territory now.
I’ve read ppl say that Tillman’s FB looks weak & He may need surgery-mostly for KLaw
PIZZA?!?
Did the Cubs release Nando?
where are my gifs? is this a new thread? you guys are litl fucking sluts. uck you guys. i bet you guys tmpons in the womines bathromms and pay 75 cents for each ne. fuck you
by daveh33 on Sep 3, 2010 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Jul 9, 2011 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
*img of pmcy mean muggin a 13 year old jewish kid*
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 "ooooown u poop"
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 9, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey did u guyd realize that we have jose molina and benjamin aka benji molina in our system?
All we need to do is sign a yadier haha
A-rod's salary? 30 Million, Evan Longoria's? 1M, god i love life as a rays fan
by RaysOfHope on Jul 9, 2011 10:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Price has gone from great to good
If Price and Longoria played up to their potential, Rays would have won five more games this season. I suspect Rays become sellers soon with BJ bringing in the prospect haul. Some here may be happy. I will be pissed.
Price is basically in Cliff Lee mode
Not sure why that’s bad
PIZZA?!?
by Transplanted on Jul 9, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Price seems to be where if he locates he kills like Lee
If he doesn’t, it’s not so pretty sometimes
PIZZA?!?
by Transplanted on Jul 10, 2011 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I will always root for bj upton as long as he doesnt go to boston or nyy
Which wont happen because we wont trade him there. As long as we get a haul for him ill be fine with it. I would move any player for the right deal. Longo and price included.
A-rod's salary? 30 Million, Evan Longoria's? 1M, god i love life as a rays fan
by RaysOfHope on Jul 10, 2011 12:01 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hahahahahah
Mr. November had reinvented himself on the ninth of July. The first on-field tribute came from Casey Kotchman, the Rays’ first baseman, who removed his cap in tribute as Jeter passed him and headed for second.
Thanks for the memories Kotch!
@dobbertweets
I was at the game
And dammit if this wasn’t the first time in my life I ever rooted for the douchebag Jeter.
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by Brickhaus on Jul 10, 2011 12:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
If ESPN didn't go overboard
It wouldn’t be so bad
PIZZA?!?
by Transplanted on Jul 10, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I saw $tu leaving the bank today
Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
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Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
I'd say over that over 100+ years in baseball
And the thousands of people that have played the game, to have only 28 players hit 3,000 times or more is pretty impressive.
So, should Damon’s time comes if he catches on for 3 years in Tampa, are you telling me you wouldn’t celebrate it because its “arbitrary”?
But Ricky Henderson!
Come on Branta. It’s only not arbitrary if combined with a arbitrary number of walks.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Saying Jennings finger is now fractured
Out a couple of weeks.
Ahahaah
fuck us
Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
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