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OTTOTD: The Jim Bates is Fired Edition

Raheem is taking over and re-installing the Tampa 2.

Wee.

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The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever Wear... #18

Uncontested Numbers:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon(Manager)

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

6- John Flarherty

************************************************************************************************************

As voted by Draysbay.com:

61- Travis Phelps (95% of the votes)

60- Jonny Gomes (61% of the votes)

59- Jorge Cantu (71% of the votes)

58- Wade Davis (54% of the votes)

57- Scott Kazmir (93% of the votes)

56- Tim Corcoran (50% of the votes)

55- Toby Hall (80% of the votes)

54- Geremi Gonzalez (53% of the votes)

53- Chad Bradford (83% of the votes)

52- Al Reyes (77% of the votes)

51- Trever Miller (60% of the votes)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- Tanyon Sturtze (37% of the votes)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

46- Bobby Seay (57% of the votes)

45- Jim Mecir (67% of the votes)

44- Toby Hall (91% of the votes)

43- Esteban Yan (60% of the votes)

41- Paul Wilson (45% of the votes)

40- Troy Percival (52% of the votes)

39- J.P. Howell (66% of the votes)

38-Lance Carter (55% of the votes)

37-Seth McClung (65% of the votes)

36-Edwin Jackson (96% of the votes)

35-Dan Wheeler (54% of the votes)

34-Jeff Niemann (77% of the votes)

33-James Shields (81% of the votes)

32- Albie Lopez (55% of the votes)

31- Jonny Gomes (95% of the votes)

30- Rolando Arrojo (48% of the votes)

29- Fred McGriff (97% of the votes)

28- Danys Baez (66% of the votes)

27- Damon Hollins (52% of the votes)

26- Scott Kazmir (70% of the votes)

25- Russ Johnson (85% of the votes)

24- Tino Martinez (60% of the votes)

23- Carlos Pena (92% of the votes)

22- Matt Garza (91% of the votes)

21- Ty Wigginton (51% of the votes)

20- Miguel Cairo (57% of the votes)

19- (Still Pending)

Today, we'll discuss the number "18"

The Candidates:

Julio Franco (1999), Ben Grieve(2001-2003), Nick Green(2005-2006), Ben Zobrist(2006-2009), Dustin Mohr(2007)

Julio Franco played in 1 game for the Devil Rays where he had 1 at-bat and promptly struck out resulting in a .000 batting average.

Ben Grieve was apart of a three-team trade, in 2001, that Johnny Damon, Cory Lidle, and Mark Ellis to the Oakland Athletics, The Kansas City Royals received Roberto Hernandez, Angel Berroa, and A.J. Hinch. Ben Grieve was sent to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from the Oakland Athletics. Grieve appeared in 345 games where he had 302 hits, 67 doubles, 2 triples, 34 homeruns, batted .254.

Nick Green was traded by the Atlanta Braves for Jorge Sosa in 2005. Green would appear in 128 games where he would have 79 hits, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 5 homeruns, 3 stolen bases, and batted .239.

Ben Zobrist was traded along with Mitch Talbot from the Houston Astros for Aubrey Huff in 2006. Zobrist played in 297 games where he has 255 hits, 46 doubles, 11 triples, 42 homeruns, 148 RBIs, 24 stolen bases, batted .260, and was an All-Star in 2009.

Dustin Mohr played in 7 games where he had 2 hits, 1 homerun and 2 RBIs, and batted .125.

 

So, Draysbay, I turn to you...

Poll
Who the greatest (Devil) Ray while wearing the number "18?"

  31 votes | Results

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OTTOTD: The PoW Won't Be Hanging Out With Sut and Friends Anytime Soon Edition

Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham HotspurAnd the Spurs go marching on. Tottenham are the greatest team the world has ever seenTottenham are the greatest team the world has ever seenTottenham are the greatest team the world has ever seenAnd the Spurs go marching on. Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham HotspurAnd the Spurs go marching on. We're the pride of North of LondonWe're the kings of White Hart LaneWe're the pride of North of LondonWe're the kings of White Hart LaneWe’re the pride of North of LondonWe're the kings of White Hart LaneAnd the Spurs go marching on. Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham HotspurAnd the Spurs go marching on. We've got loyal Spurs supporters and they come to every gameLoyal Spurs supporters and they come to every gameLoyal Spurs supporters and they come to every gameTo watch the Spurs go marching on Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur!Glory, glory, Tottenham HotspurAnd the Spurs go marching on.

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The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever Wear... #19

Uncontested Numbers:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon(Manager)

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

6- John Flarherty

************************************************************************************************************

As voted by Draysbay.com:

61- Travis Phelps (95% of the votes)

60- Jonny Gomes (61% of the votes)

59- Jorge Cantu (71% of the votes)

58- Wade Davis (54% of the votes)

57- Scott Kazmir (93% of the votes)

56- Tim Corcoran (50% of the votes)

55- Toby Hall (80% of the votes)

54- Geremi Gonzalez (53% of the votes)

53- Chad Bradford (83% of the votes)

52- Al Reyes (77% of the votes)

51- Trever Miller (60% of the votes)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- Tanyon Sturtze (37% of the votes)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

46- Bobby Seay (57% of the votes)

45- Jim Mecir (67% of the votes)

44- Toby Hall (91% of the votes)

43- Esteban Yan (60% of the votes)

41- Paul Wilson (45% of the votes)

40- Troy Percival (52% of the votes)

39- J.P. Howell (66% of the votes)

38-Lance Carter (55% of the votes)

37-Seth McClung (65% of the votes)

36-Edwin Jackson (96% of the votes)

35-Dan Wheeler (54% of the votes)

34-Jeff Niemann (77% of the votes)

33-James Shields (81% of the votes)

32- Albie Lopez (55% of the votes)

31- Jonny Gomes (95% of the votes)

30- Rolando Arrojo (48% of the votes)

29- Fred McGriff (97% of the votes)

28- Danys Baez (66% of the votes)

27- Damon Hollins (52% of the votes)

26- Scott Kazmir (70% of the votes)

25- Russ Johnson (85% of the votes)

24- Tino Martinez (60% of the votes)

23- Carlos Pena (92% of the votes)

22- Matt Garza (91% of the votes)

21- Ty Wigginton (51% of the votes)

20- Miguel Cairo (57% of the votes)

Today, we'll discuss the number "19"

The Candidates: 

Kevin Stocker(1998-2000), Aubrey Huff(2000-2006), Scott Kazmir(2004-2009)

Kevin Stocker was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Devil Rays for Bobby Abreu. Stocker played in 231 games for the Devil Rays where he had 176 hits, 29 doubles, 6 triples, 14 homeruns, 172 RBIs, 30 stolen bases, and batted .250.

Abrey Huff played in 799 games where he had 400 runs(second all-time in Devil Rays history), 870 hits (2nd all-time), 172 doubles (2nd all-time), 9 triples (tied for 10th) , 128 homeruns (1st all-time), 449 RBIs (2nd all-time), 20 stolen bases, and batted .2879 (6th all-time). Huff hold the single season Devil Rays for hits with 198 (2003), 47 doubles (2003), 84 extra bases (2003), 259 times on base (2003), and 17 intestinal walks (2003). Abrey Huff was traded to the Houston Astros for Ben Zobrist and Mitch Talbot in 2006.

Scott Kazmir was traded by the New York Mets along with Jose Diaz to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Bartolome Fortunato and Victor Zambrano in 2004. While Kazmir played with the Devil Rays he earned 55 wins (1st all-time in Devil Rays history), 1 complete game shut-out, 874 strikeouts (1st all-time), a 3.92 ERA(5th all-time) and was an All-Star in 2006 and 2008. Kazmir holds the single season records with a 3.48 ERA (2007), strikeout/9IP with 10.41 (2007), strikeouts with 239 (lead all MLB, 2007), and games stared with 34 (2007).

So, Draysbay, I turn to you...

Poll
Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "19?"

  56 votes | Results

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The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever Wear... #20

Uncontested Numbers:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon(Manager)

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

6- John Flarherty

************************************************************************************************************

As voted by the Draysbay.com voters:

61- Travis Phelps (95% of the votes)

60- Jonny Gomes (61% of the votes)

59- Jorge Cantu (71% of the votes)

58- Wade Davis (54% of the votes)

57- Scott Kazmir (93% of the votes)

56- Tim Corcoran (50% of the votes)

55- Toby Hall (80% of the votes)

54- Geremi Gonzalez (53% of the votes)

53- Chad Bradford (83% of the votes)

52- Al Reyes (77% of the votes)

51- Trever Miller (60% of the votes)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- Tanyon Sturtze (37% of the votes)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

46- Bobby Seay (57% of the votes)

45- Jim Mecir (67% of the votes)

44- Toby Hall (91% of the votes)

43- Esteban Yan (60% of the votes)

41- Paul Wilson (45% of the votes)

40- Troy Percival (52% of the votes)

39- J.P. Howell (66% of the votes)

38-Lance Carter (55% of the votes)

37-Seth McClung (65% of the votes)

36-Edwin Jackson (96% of the votes)

35-Dan Wheeler (54% of the votes)

34-Jeff Niemann (77% of the votes)

33-James Shields (81% of the votes)

32- Albie Lopez (55% of the votes)

31- Jonny Gomes (95% of the votes)

30- Rolando Arrojo (48% of the votes)

29- Fred McGriff (97% of the votes)

28- Danys Baez (66% of the votes)

27- Damon Hollins (52% of the votes)

26- Scott Kazmir (70% of the votes)

25- Russ Johnson (85% of the votes)

24- Tino Martinez (60% of the votes)

23- Carlos Pena (92% of the votes)

22- Matt Garza (91% of the votes)

21- (Still Pending)

Today, we'll discuss the number "20"

The Candidates:

 

Miguel Cairo(1998-2000), Scott McClain(1998), Vinny Castilla(2000-2001), Bobby Smith(1998-2002),  Javier Valentin(2003), Midre Cummings(2004), Jae Kuk Ryu(2007-2008),

Miguel Cairo wore the number "20" for part of the 1998 season, during which Cairo would front a .268 average while playing in 150 games.

Scott McClain played in 9 games where he earned 2 hits and batted .100.

Vinny Castilla was acquired by the D-Rays via trade with the Colorado Rockies for Rolando Arrojo and Aaron Ledesma. Castilla wore the number "20" for only part of the 2000 season where he went on to have 73 hits, 6 home runs, and batted .221 over.

Bobby Smith wore "20" for only parts of his 5 seasons with the Devil Rays. Smith would go to play in 258 games where he have 192 hits, 29 doubles, 4 triples, 21 homeruns, and bat .232.

Javier Valentin was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to for Jason Conti in 2003. Valentin played in 49 games where he had 30 hits, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homeruns, 15 RBIs, and batted .222.

Midre Cummings played in 22 games where he had 15 hits and batted .278.

Jae Kuk Ryu was traded by the Chicago Cubs, in 2007, for Andrew Lopez and Gregory Reinhard. Ryu played only part of the 2007 season wearing "20". In 2007, Ryu would appear in 17 games  earning an ERA of 7.33.

So, Draysbay, I turn to you...

Poll
Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "20?"

  36 votes | Results

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The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever... #21

Uncontested Numbers:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon(Manager)

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

6- John Flarherty

************************************************************************************************************

As voted by the Draysbay.com voters:

61- Travis Phelps (95% of the votes)

60- Jonny Gomes (61% of the votes)

59- Jorge Cantu (71% of the votes)

58- Wade Davis (54% of the votes)

57- Scott Kazmir (93% of the votes)

56- Tim Corcoran (50% of the votes)

55- Toby Hall (80% of the votes)

54- Geremi Gonzalez (53% of the votes)

53- Chad Bradford (83% of the votes)

52- Al Reyes (77% of the votes)

51- Trever Miller (60% of the votes)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- Tanyon Sturtze (37% of the votes)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

46- Bobby Seay (57% of the votes)

45- Jim Mecir (67% of the votes)

44- Toby Hall (91% of the votes)

43- Esteban Yan (60% of the votes)

41- Paul Wilson (45% of the votes)

40- Troy Percival (52% of the votes)

39- J.P. Howell (66% of the votes)

38-Lance Carter (55% of the votes)

37-Seth McClung (65% of the votes)

36-Edwin Jackson (96% of the votes)

35-Dan Wheeler (54% of the votes)

34-Jeff Niemann (77% of the votes)

33-James Shields (81% of the votes)

32- Albie Lopez (55% of the votes)

31- Jonny Gomes (95% of the votes)

30- Rolando Arrojo (48% of the votes)

29- Fred McGriff (97% of the votes)

28- Danys Baez (66% of the votes)

27- Damon Hollins (52% of the votes)

26- Scott Kazmir (70% of the votes)

25- Russ Johnson (85% of the votes)

24- Tino Martinez (60% of the votes)

23- Carlos Pena (92% of the votes)

22- Matt Garza (91% of the votes)

Today, we'll discuss the number "21"

The Candidates:

 

Bubba Trammell(1998-2000), Josh Phelps(2005), Ty Wigginton(2006-2007), Andy Sonnastine(2007-2009)

Bubba Trammell was selected by the Devil Rays in the 1997 Expansion draft from the Detroit Tigers. Trammell played in 207 games where he had 96 runs, 191 hits, 48 doubles, 3 triples, 33 homeruns, 107 RBIs, 3 stolen bases, and batted .285 (8th all-time in Devil Rays history). Bubba Trammell was traded along with Rick White to the New York Mets for Paul Wilson and Jason Tyner in 2000.

Josh Phelps played in 47 games where he had 21 runs, 42 hits, 10 doubles, 5 homeruns, and batted .266.

Ty Wigginton played in 220 games where had 102 runs, 226 hits, 46 doubles, 1 triple, 40 homeruns, 128 RBIs, 5 stolen bases, and batted .275. In 2007, Wigginton was traded to the Houston Astros for Dan Wheeler.

Andy Sonnanstine played in 76 games where he has earned 25 wins (tied for 6th most in Rays History), 1 complete game shut-out, and 5.40 ERA.

So, Draysbay, I turn to you...

Poll
Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "21?"

  46 votes | Results

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The Official Free Agency and Rosterbation 2010 Hot Stove Season Thread a.k.a. The Thread to End All Threads a.k.a Smooth Pimplicious Andy F is Ready to School Some Fools a.k.a. Let's Get Ready to Rumble

I think the title pretty much sums up what's going on here.  I'm going to make the effort to keep this thread updated with moves as they happen.  Now I'm no Jon Heyman or Mort Anderson so I'm going to wait until I find confirmation on a deal going down before putting it in the thread.  The way I'd like this to work is to start new sub-threads for every deal, so please push the reply button as hard as you can so that we can keep discussion on that particular move.

Here's some links that may be worth keeping an eye on:

Fangraphs

Beyond the Boxscore

MLBtraderumors

Hotornot.com

As always, I highly encourage you to visit the other SBN sites as well, to bounce ideas off of them and to see where they stand on everything.

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OTTOTD 11/20: I'm not dead yet edition



I kind of miss having a job where I could sit around here all day. Not dead yet, though. Enjoy. 

 

 CUSTOMER:  Here's one -- nine pence.
  DEAD PERSON:  I'm not dead!
  MORTICIAN:  What?
  CUSTOMER:  Nothing -- here's your nine pence.
  DEAD PERSON:  I'm not dead!
  MORTICIAN:  Here -- he says he's not dead!
  CUSTOMER:  Yes, he is.
  DEAD PERSON:  I'm not!
  MORTICIAN:  He isn't.
  CUSTOMER:  Well, he will be soon, he's very ill.
  DEAD PERSON:  I'm getting better!
  CUSTOMER:  No, you're not -- you'll be stone dead in a moment.
  MORTICIAN:  Oh, I can't take him like that -- it's against regulations.
  DEAD PERSON:  I don't want to go in the cart!
  CUSTOMER:  Oh, don't be such a baby.
  MORTICIAN:  I can't take him...
  DEAD PERSON:  I feel fine!
  CUSTOMER:  Oh, do us a favor...
  MORTICIAN:  I can't.
  CUSTOMER:  Well, can you hang around a couple of minutes?  He won't
      be long.
  MORTICIAN:  Naaah, I got to go on to Robinson's -- they've lost nine
      today.
  CUSTOMER:  Well, when is your next round?
  MORTICIAN:  Thursday.
  DEAD PERSON:  I think I'll go for a walk.
  CUSTOMER:  You're not fooling anyone y'know.  Look, isn't there
      something you can do?
  DEAD PERSON:  I feel happy... I feel happy.
      [whop]
  CUSTOMER:  Ah, thanks very much.
  MORTICIAN:  Not at all.  See you on Thursday.

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The Greatest (Devil) Rays to Ever Wear...#22

Uncontested Numbers:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon(Manager)

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

6- John Flarherty

************************************************************************************************************

As voted by the Draysbay.com voters:

61- Travis Phelps (95% of the votes)

60- Jonny Gomes (61% of the votes)

59- Jorge Cantu (71% of the votes)

58- Wade Davis (54% of the votes)

57- Scott Kazmir (93% of the votes)

56- Tim Corcoran (50% of the votes)

55- Toby Hall (80% of the votes)

54- Geremi Gonzalez (53% of the votes)

53- Chad Bradford (83% of the votes)

52- Al Reyes (77% of the votes)

51- Trever Miller (60% of the votes)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- Tanyon Sturtze (37% of the votes)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

46- Bobby Seay (57% of the votes)

45- Jim Mecir (67% of the votes)

44- Toby Hall (91% of the votes)

43- Esteban Yan (60% of the votes)

41- Paul Wilson (45% of the votes)

40- Troy Percival (52% of the votes)

39- J.P. Howell (66% of the votes)

38-Lance Carter (55% of the votes)

37-Seth McClung (65% of the votes)

36-Edwin Jackson (96% of the votes)

35-Dan Wheeler (54% of the votes)

34-Jeff Niemann (77% of the votes)

33-James Shields (81% of the votes)

32- Albie Lopez (55% of the votes)

31- Jonny Gomes (95% of the votes)

30- Rolando Arrojo (48% of the votes)

29- Fred McGriff (97% of the votes)

28- Danys Baez (66% of the votes)

27- Damon Hollins (52% of the votes)

26- Scott Kazmir (70% of the votes)

25- Russ Johnson (85% of the votes)

24- Tino Martinez (60% of the votes)

23- Carlos Pena (92% of the votes)

Today, we'll discuss the number "23"

The Candidates:

Terry Shumpert(2003), Jose Cruz Jr.(2004), Shawn Camp,(2006-2007) Matt Garza(2008-2009)

 

Terry Shumpert played in 59 games where he had 16 hits, 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 homeruns, and batted .190.

 

Jose Cruz Jr. played 153 games where he had 90 runs, 135 hits, 26 doubles, 5 triples, 18 homeruns, 88 RBIs, and batted .242. Cruz was traded for Casey Fossum in 2005.

 

Shawn Camp played in 125 games where earned 7 wins, 4 saves, and sported an ERA of 5.56. In 2006, Camp was second in the majors for most games played with 75 (Rays single season record.)

 

Matt Garza was acquired via trade from the Minnesota Twins along with Jason Bartlett and Eduardo Morlan for Delmon Young, Brenden Harris and Jason Pridie. While Garza has been the Rays he has played in 62 games where he has earned 19 wins, 2 complete game shut-out (tied for 1st in Rays all-time history), 317 strikeouts (6th all-time), an ERA 3.83 (3rd all-time), was ALCS MVP in 2008.

 

So, Draysabay, I turn to you...

Poll
Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "22?"

  41 votes | Results

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The Greatest Devil Rays to Ever Wear... #23

Uncontested Numbers:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon(Manager)

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

6- John Flarherty

************************************************************************************************************

As voted by the Draysbay.com voters:

61- Travis Phelps (95% of the votes)

60- Jonny Gomes (61% of the votes)

59- Jorge Cantu (71% of the votes)

58- Wade Davis (54% of the votes)

57- Scott Kazmir (93% of the votes)

56- Tim Corcoran (50% of the votes)

55- Toby Hall (80% of the votes)

54- Geremi Gonzalez (53% of the votes)

53- Chad Bradford (83% of the votes)

52- Al Reyes (77% of the votes)

51- Trever Miller (60% of the votes)

50- Grant Balfour (64% of the votes)

49- Tanyon Sturtze (37% of the votes)

48- Joe Borowski (85% of the votes)

47- Victor Zambrano (94% of the votes)

46- Bobby Seay (57% of the votes)

45- Jim Mecir (67% of the votes)

44- Toby Hall (91% of the votes)

43- Esteban Yan (60% of the votes)

41- Paul Wilson (45% of the votes)

40- Troy Percival (52% of the votes)

39- J.P. Howell (66% of the votes)

38-Lance Carter (55% of the votes)

37-Seth McClung (65% of the votes)

36-Edwin Jackson (96% of the votes)

35-Dan Wheeler (54% of the votes)

34-Jeff Niemann (77% of the votes)

33-James Shields (81% of the votes)

32- Albie Lopez (55% of the votes)

31- Jonny Gomes (95% of the votes)

30- Rolando Arrojo (48% of the votes)

29- Fred McGriff (97% of the votes)

28- Danys Baez (66% of the votes)

27- Damon Hollins (52% of the votes)

26- Scott Kazmir (70% of the votes)

25- Russ Johnson (85% of the votes)

24- Tino Martinez (60% of the votes)

Today, we'll discuss the number "23"

The Candidates:

John Flaherty(1998-2002), Greg Vaughn(2000-2002), Julio Lugo(2003-2006), Carlos Pena(2007-2009),

John Flaherty was traded by the San Diego Padres in 1997 for Brian Boeringer and Andy Sheets. Flaherty would only wear the number "23" for his first two seasons. Over his two year span Flaherty would play in 208 games, have 187 hits, 30 doubles, 17 homeruns, and 95 RBIs. Flaherty would rank 10th in sacrifice flies in 1999.

Greg Vaughn played in 332 games, 185 runs, 271 hits, 62 doubles, 60 homeruns (tied for 6th all-time), 185 RBIs, and was an All-Star in 2000.  

Julio Lugo played in 505 games (7th all-time in Rays history), 283 runs (4th all-time), 550 hits (4th all-time), 107 doubles (5th all-time), 15 triples (5th all-time), 40 homeruns, 212 RBIs (8th all-time), 88 stolen bases (3rd all-time), and .287 batting average (tied for 6th all-time). In 2004 Julio Lugo ranked in the top ten in the league in games (7th), doubles (6th), stolen bases (8th), and sacrifice flies (4th). In 2006, Lugo was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Joel Guzman and Sergio Pedroza.  

Carlos Pena played in 422 games (10th all-time in Rays history), 266 runs (6th all-time), 366 hits, 78 doubles, 5 triples, 116 homeruns (2nd all-time), 323 RBIs (4th all-time), 288 BBs (2nd all-time), won a silver slugger award for first-base in 2007, won a gold glove in 2008, and was an all-star in 2009.

So, Draysbay, I turn to you. Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "23?"

Poll
Who was the greatest (Devil) Rays player while wearing the number "23?"

  52 votes | Results

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VPs of Baseball Operations

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Ticket Account Executive

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