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November - 2009

An Interview with Tampa Bay Rays Director of Pro Scouting Matt Arnold
Tampa Bay Rays Add Alexander Torres, Desmond Jennings, and Jeremy Hellickson to 40-Man Roster
American League Positional Value
A Free Agency's Eve Update on Milton Bradley
Some Interesting Minor League Free Agent Pitchers
The Rise in the Fall of Nevin Ashley
Conventional Wisdom and Such
Should The Rays Trade Carlos Pena?
The Rays and The Rule 5 Draft
Justin Ruggiano Takes A Trip To The Swing Mechanic Jaime Cevallos
Tampa Bay Rays VP Andrew Friedman Talks with DRaysBay
Attempting To Explain The Jesse Chavez Home Run Issue
Top 30 Starts of 2009 - Part 6
Tampa Bay Rays Sign R.J. Swindle to a Minor League Deal with Spring Training Invite
Past Trade Evaluation: Remember Aubrey Huff?
An Interview with Rob Neyer
Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce Looks Ready For Starring Role
In the Land of Pravda, Ben Zobrist is the Invisible Man Sitting Atop the Clouds
Don't Sleep on David Price
Rosenthal: Cubs/Rays $2-3 Million Apart on Pat Burrell for Milton Bradley Swap
Rays Family Tree: The Dead Trade String of 2002
2009 SBN MVP Award
Rays Family Tree: The Dead Trade Strings of 2001
2009 SBN Cy Young Award
Levine: Hendry and Friedman Discuss Pat Burrell/Milton Bradley Swap Once More
Davidoff: Mets Had Discussions About Pat Burrell
Evan Longoria Wins Gold Glove; Carl Crawford & B.J. Upton Robbed Once More
Andy Sonnanstine and Babe Ruth
Evan Longoria and The 500 Home Run Club
2009 SBN Rookie of the Year Award
Rays Exercise Carl Crawford's Option; Decline Gregg Zaun and Brian Shouse's; Claim Ramon A. Ramirez Off Waivers from Reds
Carl Crawford, Brian Shouse, Gregg Zaun, and Russ Springer Each Receive Type-B Status
2009 SBN Manager of the Year Award
The Definitive Carl Crawford Off-Season Post
What To Do With Andy Sonnanstine?
Dewayne Staats Agrees to Contract Extension
Rays Family Tree: The Dead Trade Strings of 2000
Tampa Bay Rays Face Several Decisions On Player Options; Carl Crawford, Gregg Zaun
Rays Family Tree: Dead Trade Strings of 1999
Three Rules to Keep in Mind Regarding Relievers
Gabe Kapler's Deal Versus His Peers: Mark Kotsay Edition
AFL Rays Player Updates
Tampa Bay Rays Continue To Buck Trends And Set New Ones; Market Exploitation 101
Rosenthal: Rays Will Receive Jesse Chavez in Return For Akinori Iwamura
Report: Pittsburgh Pirates Involved in Trade Talks for Akinori Iwamura
Gone But Not Forgotten: Mike Kelly
Regarding J.P. Howell's "Issues" As Closer
A Brief Look at the Rays Pen Usage
Revisiting the Matt Garza/Delmon Young Deal Once More
Free Agent Relief Pitcher Market

October - 2009

Trade Strings: Keeping Talent Alive, or Delmon Young and Victor Zambrano Still Live
Carl Crawford Wins Fielding Bible Award for Third Time
A Brief Comparison
Remembering Elijah Dukes
Thoughts on Derek Shelton, Carl Crawford's Bunting, and Chemistry Players
Tampa Bay Rays Announce 2010 Ticket Prices
J.P. Howell: Four Pitch Puppet Master
Report: Rays Interested In Cuban Free Agent Noel Arguelles
Why The Rays Should Target Brendan Donnelly
More on the Gabe Kapler Re-Signing
Tampa Bay Rays Re-Sign Gabe Kapler For One-Year, $1.05M
Possible Backstop Solutions: Chris Snyder
Chaim Bloom on Wilking Rodriguez, Cesar Perez, Luke Bailey, Desmond Jennings, Tim Beckham, and More
Matt Garza's Slider is Filthy
The Rays' 2010 Payroll: Where do we stand right now?
Dioner Navarro's Unlucky (and Bad) 2009. Possible Rebound in 2010?
Top 30 Starts of 2009 - Part 3
Tampa Bay Rays Arizona Fall Leage Update: Paul Phillips Pitchfx Data
10/22 Assorted Baseball News That Somewhat Affects the Rays: Jed Hoyer as General Manager, Kevin Towers, and Milton Bradley
Rays Alumni: The Dirty Little Secret that is Jason Hammel
Evan Longoria Graces Cover of Bill James 2010 Handbook
Rays Name Derek Shelton As New Hitting Coach
Why The Rays Should Target Kelvim Escobar
The Last Man Sitting
Tampa Bay Rays Arizona Fall League Update: Pitchfx Data on Heath Rollins
Josh Hamilton: From Prodigal Son to Exploding Sun
B.J. Upton's Swing Remains the Same
What About the Rays' Bullpen?
David Price Finds His Two-Seam Fastball And Goes Underground
Tampa Bay Rays Announce 2010 Spring Training Schedule and Pricing
Top 30 Starts of 2009 - Part 2
Tampa Bay Rays Arizona Fall League Update: The Other Guys
Open NLCS/USF Thread
Tampa Bay Rays Arizona Fall League Update: Matt Gorgen Whiffs Two
Rays Alumni: The Roller Coaster Ride of Edwin Jackson
Why The Rays Should Target Kiko Calero
Ben Zobrist Enjoys White Squares Under His Feet
10/12 NLDS Thread
Potential Buy-Low Candidate: J.R. Towles
Evan Longoria Is Channeling His Inner Eric Chavez
The Rays and the Win Curve
Final 2009 Attendance Figures for the Tampa Bay Rays
The Open Weekend Post-Season GDT
Top 30 Starts of 2009 - Part 1
Report: Cubs "Pushing Rays" on Quick Milton Bradley Deal
10/8 Open Post-Season Thread
Steve Henderson: The Fall Guy for B.J. Upton?
10/7 Post-Season Open Thread
Why The Rays Should Target Joaquin Benoit
10/6 GDT: Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins
The Unluckiest Pitcher
Rays Retain Jim Hickey; Hitting Coach Steve Henderson Let Loose
Looking at Tim Beckham's Error Rate in Historical Context
CHONE is the Winner
B.J. Upton Hits For The Cycle; First Time In Rays Franchise History
Fun With Math and Wade Davis' Walk Rate
Andy Sonnanstine and the Need to Work Ahead
Community Off-Season Wishlists
The Closing of the 2009 Season

September - 2009

Carl Crawford Open to Long-Term Deal
Gabe Gross is the Invisible Man; Gross Becomes Non-Tender Candidate
The Only Change in Sonnanstine's Gameplan: His Change
Assorted Graphical Looks at the Tampa Bay Rays Attendance
Splitting Jeff Niemann's Season Into Two
Could the Rays Trade Pat Burrell for Milton Bradley?
Where Does James Shields Pitch Within the Zone?
What Did The Rays Lose By Replacing Scott Kazmir with Wade Davis?
The Rays Must Add Jeremy Hellickson and Desmond Jennings to 40-Man Roster by Early December
Did the Rays Bats Get Tired?
J.P. Howell Put on Ice; Rays Shutdown Defacto Closer
Unfair Platoon Ranks: A Look At Dioner Navarro and Gregg Zaun
How will Zobrist Fare Following the 7 Win WAR?
Should the Rays Think About Acquiring Felix Hernandez?
Grant Balfour's Impressive August
The 2009 DRB Awards: The Scott Kazmir Memorial Award
Off-Season Wish List: Part One
A Delayed Report on Jeremy Hellickson, Desmond Jennings, and the National Champion Durham Bulls
The Curious Case of Dan Wheeler: HR/uBB > 1
A Thought on Evan Longoria and the A.L. MVP
The 2009 DRB Awards: Most Valuable Position Player
Dear Eric Hinske
Playoff Baseball on ESPN2 Tonight
Akinori Iwamura and Free Agency
Wade Davis as Das Wunderkind
Eric Young is Confucius; You Won't Understand a Thing Written by Either
David Price Slides His Way To 3-1 Victory
All Time (2002 and later) WAR Rays Team
Running With the Bulls and Other Minor Notes
Have You Seen David Price's Slider?
Matt Garza vs. The World
Wade Davis Tosses Complete Game Shutout In First Major League Win
Matt Garza is Consistent, If Nothing Else
Is Carl Crawford Slowing Down?
Rays Fall to .500
One More Crack at Dissecting Bullpen Usage
Is James Shields el Diablo Rojo del Mexico?
How Do You Know When Your 23-Year-Old Shortstop Possesses a Bench Fetish?
Taking Things For Granted
Heavens, Do I Ever Fancy Desmond Jennings
Reviewing the Rays Baserunnning Game
Reid Brignac Hits First Major League Home Run; Goes 4-4 as Rays End Streak
Don your RaysHawk: Rays and Yankees Square Off In Two Minor League Championships
The 2010 Shortstop Dilemma
Perfectly Timed Photos
Bulls on Parade
Why The 2009 Rays Failed to Reach the Playoffs: The Pitchers
Rays Bullpen Backdraft
Crabs Playoff Fever....Catch it!
Rookie Of The Year Battle: Jeff Niemann vs. Rick Porcello
Why The 2009 Rays Failed to Reach the Playoffs: The Defenders
Why The 2009 Rays Failed to Reach the Playoffs: The Run Scoring
Just Call Him Average Willy Aybar
From All-Star to Non-Tender? Dioner Navarro's Future
David Price's Night in New York
Dave Cameron Officially Ends the Rays 2009 Season
Chris Richard
Speaking of the Strong and Adaptable
Andy Sonnanstine Leaves No One
Quantifying 2009 Bullpen Management
Carlos Pena Breaks Two Fingers; Done For 2009 Season
Front-Office Efficiency (FOE): How much can $1M get you?
The Durham Destroyers of Cowhide: Sean Rodriguez & Matt Joyce
Wade Davis Dominates Detroit In Major League Debut; 7 IP, 9 K's
Global Warming: J.P. Howell Has Cooled Off
Carlos Pena Closing in on Franchise Record
Ben Zobrist, Joe Morgan and MVP Races
How Does Desmond Jennings Stack Up to Evan Longoria & Delmon Young?
9/3 Post-Game: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
B.J. Upton Injures Left Ankle in Collision
Reid Brignac Promoted
The Baseball Caste System
Is Wade Davis Ready For The Rays Rotation?
9/2 Post-Game: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Wade Davis Promoted, Will Make Major League Debut Sunday
A Look At The Rays' Sean Rodriguez and Minor League Equivalency
Update of Burrellian Nature
A Catching Comparison
Andy Sonnanstine's Thesis About Random Walks in the Ballpark
Rays Acquire Sean Rodriguez
Third Part of Kazmir Package is Either Sean Rodriguez or Bobby Wilson
Evan Longoria, Home Runs, GIDPs and History
What to Expect from Andy Sonnanstine?

August - 2009

DRaysBay Community Guidelines
James Shields Gets No Run Support Yet Again Lo...Wait.
The Rays And Run Support
The Other Guy in That One Deal Last Year
A Look At Evan Longoria, Luck & Power
Chad Bradford Must've Hit Lady Luck in the Head with a Piano
Rays Blow Lead Late In Loss To Tigers
Andy Sonnanstine To Replace Scott Kazmir In Rays Rotation
David Price Tames Tigers For 1st Career Road Victory
Rays Officially Trade Scott Kazmir to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Matthew Sweeney, Alexander Torres, and a PTBNL
Rays Come Out Flat In Series Opener Against Tigers; Lose 6-2
Sherman: "Kazmir Definitely Going to LAA"
Report: Scott Kazmir NOT Traded to Angels for Alexander Torres and Matthew Sweeney
The Difference Between Boston and Tampa Bay
(Not Such) Shocking News: The Rays Offense is Good Again; Is Pat Burrell?
Grant Balfour's Slider
A Plug
The Rays Should Claim Matt Murton
J.P. Howell & Rays Lose Heart Breaker On Wild Pitch
Day and Night: Do the Rays Have a Partying Problem?
The Tampa Bay Rays Rotation, Pitch Counts & Rick Peterson
Russ Springer's Added Value
Perspective
Carlos Pena Blasts Rays Past Jays
Hanging Out With David Price
Carlos Pena is a Powerful Man
More Pre vs. Post Disabled List Evalutions Of Scott Kazmir
Rays Rough Up Roy Halladay In Ring Of Fire Opener; Crawford Day to Day
Carl Crawford Leaves Game With Back Tightness; Is Day-to-Day
Major League Hitters are Good
The Rays Have Nine Above Average Positional Players
A Quick Note on Scott Kazmir
The Gabe Kapler & Gabe Gross Platoon Continues To Produce
Cheer for Not-Boston Tonight
Rays Offense Falls Totally Flat In Loss To Rangers
Carlos Pena Homers Twice Then Singles Rays To Walk Off Victory
8/22 Post-Game: Texas Rangers @ Tampa Bay Rays
Carlos Pena Eyes Entry Into 40-40 Club
Rays Beat Rangers Behind Scott Kazmir; Move Within Three of Wild Card
James Shields' Walk and Strikeout Rates
Has Pat Burrell Lost Ability To Hit Left Handed Pitching?
Brian Roberts Slams Rays Despite Large Strike Zone
You can't have pudding until you finish your meat
Minor League Profile: Jeremy Hellickson
Carl Crawford
Rays Defeat Orioles Again Behind Pat Burrell, B.J. Upton, and Ben Zobrist Home Runs
8/19 Post-Game: Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays
A Thought: Gregg Zaun Pays for Himself
Heyman: Rays Offered LeVon Washington 1.1 Million
B.J. Upton & Grady Sizemore Continue on the SimilarPath
A Quick Look at the Rotation
Rays Hang On To Defeat Orioles 5-4 In Opener
8/18 Post-Game: Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays
Series Preview: 8/18-8/20 Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays
Darin Downs Suffers Fractured Skull; is Alert, Conscious, in ICU
Dan Wheeler's Big City Slider Adventure
Infield Popped: Why Matt Garza's Infield Fly Rate is Down
Rays Officially Fail to Sign LeVon Washington
The Deadline Thread
Reaction to the LeVon Washington/Kenny Diekroeger News
Press Release: Tampa Bay Rays Do Not Expect to Sign LeVon Washington or Kenny Diekroeger
Official Draftee Deadline Signing Day Thread
Gregg Zaun & Dioner Navarro Platoon Is Catching On
Gregg Zaun Brings His Z-Game, Slams Jays
Scott Kazmir K's 7 As Rays End Five Game Skid; Defeat Blue Jays 8-3
Rays Complete Gregg Zaun Trade; Send Rhyne Hughes to Baltimore
Reid Brignac Recalled from Durham; Also Todd Glaesmann Signs
Rays Playoff Hopes Dim
Checking in on the Tampa Bay Rays 2009 Draft Class: The Pitchers
Rays Drop Fifth Straight, Slip Farther Back In Wild Card Race
Pat Burrell Exits Game With Injury; Jeff Bennett Optioned, Chad Bradford Ready
Checking in on the Tampa Bay Rays 2009 Draft Class: The Batters
Early Impressions of Jeff Bennett
Jim Callis on the Rays Remaining Unsigned Picks
Back Stopped: A Look at the Tampa Bay Rays Lack of Catching Depth
Rays Fifth-Round Pick, First Baseman Jeff Malm, Agrees to Deal; Awaits MLB Approval
Time to Thank Eric Hinske, Again
Do Lesser Pitchers Outperform Their Seasonal FIPs vs. the Rays?
Tampa Bay Rays Get Swept in Anaheim
David Price Forgets To Bring His Slider; Ervin Santana Blanks The Rays.
8/11 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Jason Bartlett's Trade Value
A Look at the Bowling Green Hot Rods Pitching Staff; Matthew Moore, Joseph Cruz, Nick Barnese, and More
Out of Range: A Look At Jason Bartlett's Downward Defensive Trends
Let's All Gather Around and Throw Rocks at B.J. Upton
So to Recap
Lance Cormier Graduates From Mop-Up Man To Valuable Rays Reliever
The Average Joe
Should Dioner Navarro Stop Switch-Hitting?
B.J. Upton On Batting 9th: "Almost like a kick in the face"
Scott Kazmir Lit Up In Mariners 11-2 Rout Of Rays;
James Shields Gets a Win
Rays Acquire Russ Springer From Athletics
Reflecting On Michel Hernandez
Rays Have One Too Many Loogy's; Brian Shouse Or Randy Choate?
Game Not Chilled As Rays Fall To Mariners
Rays Officially Add Gregg Zaun; Michel Hernandez DFA
What
8/8 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners Part 2
Tampa Bay Rays Acquire Gregg Zaun
Tampa Bay Rays Claim R.J. Swindle
How Do the Rays Fare With a Runner on 3rd and Less than 2 Outs
Why High Priced Non-Elite Relievers Aren't Worth the Money
Clarifying Regression
Root for the Yankees
An Update on AA Montgomery Pitching
Is Scott Kazmir Returning To Form? A Look At Pitch Location & Selection
Evan Longoria is a Smart Defender; Rays Clobber Home Runs; David Price Starting to Look like Chris Carpenter
8/5 Post-Game: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Jeff Niemann is the Tortoise
Evan Longoria Lifts Rays Over Red Sox In Wild Game
Fantastic
8/4 GDT: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Part 2
The Catcher Position
The Jeff Niemann Pitchfx Analysis (Part One)
Rays Made Right Choice With Gabe Kapler Signing
Jason Bartlett and Leading Off
Rays Offense Rebounds In Win Vs Royals
Year/Year Pitch Usage Trends and Results Across the Rays Rotation
Pat Burrell's ISO and History
When Should the Rays Promote Wade Davis?
The Rays Offense Dislikes James Shields
Jeff Niemann Dislikes the Royals
Rays Sign Jeff Bennett To 25-Man Roster; Release James Houser
Rays Send Joe Nelson To Minors; Andy Sonnanstine To Return?

July - 2009

Desmond Jennings Promoted to Durham
David Price Delivers Seven Solid Innings In Rays Win; Ponson Cures Ailing Rays Offense
Tampa Bay Rays Pass on 2009 MLB Trade Deadline
Tampa Bay Rays 2009 MLB Trade Deadline Thread Part Two
Tampa Bay Rays 2009 MLB Trade Deadline Thread Part One
Tampa Bay Rays Claim Catcher Jose Lobaton Off Waivers; Move Troy Percival to 60-Day Disabled List
Report: Rays, Mets, Indians Talking Three-Way; Rays Would Acquire Victor Martinez
What a Jason Frasor Type Means to the Rays
Getting Defensive About the Offense
Ryan Doumit: A Possible Alternative To Victor Martinez?
Rays Bats Go Silent In Loss To Yankees
Navarro vs. Hernandez: More Analysis Behind the Dish
Report: Rays Uninvolved in Jeff Clement Talks
Should The Rays Trade Carlos Pena?
Tampa Bay Rays Scout Angels Top Prospect Trevor Reckling; Reportedly Still Working on Cliff Lee/Victor Martinez Trade
7/28 Post-Game: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Have Shopped Scott Kazmir to Rangers, Mets; Willing to Trade Carl Crawford or Carlos Pena to Clear Payroll
The Michel Hernandez Effect on James Shields
Where do the Rays stand in terms of first pitch predictability?
Series Preview: 7/27-7/29 New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays
25 Million Pieces: The Potential Cliff Lee Trade and How it Affects Playoff Probability, Payroll, Prospects, and Draft Picks
7/27 Post-Game: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays
Report: Rays Willing to Include Wade Davis in a Cliff Lee/Victor Martinez Trade
Not Much Good Comes When Carlos Pena Expands his Zone
Where Did James Shields's Change Up Go? A Look At Big Game James Recent Pitch Selection
The David Price Pitchfx Analysis (Part Two)
The David Price Pitchfx Analysis (Part One)
Report: Rays Recruiting Rangers In Possible Three Way For Cliff Lee
Rays End 10 Game Trip 6-4 After Loss To Jays
What is the Plural Form of LOOGY?
7/26 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
Matt Garza Pulls a Pedro
David Price Rocked, Ends Roll
Rays Complete Largest Comeback in Team History
Jeff Niemann and The American League Rookie of The Year Contenders
Rays Get A Hit And A Win; Matt Garza vs. Roy Halladay Round 3
Hellboy Cometh.....to Durham
7/24 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
Aneury Rodriguez allows 1 hit over 7 innings
Matt Holliday Trade to Cardinals Apparently Close
A Request
Rays Could Trade Scott Kazmir To Clear Room For Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay or Victor Martinez
Series Preview: 7/24-7/26 Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
Deja Vu
Mark Buehrle Tosses Perfect Game Against Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Also Have Interest in Arizona Diamondbacks Closer Chad Qualls
The Rays Are Looking for a Third Team in a Cliff Lee Deal; Have Interest in Mike Wuertz, Rafael Betancourt, and Jason Frasor
Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee? Why The Rays Should Trade For Cliff Lee
7/22 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago White Sox
I Love Tradition! Part Two
I Love Tradition!
Rays "Investigating" Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee
A Look At Some Zobrist SS/2B Defensive Comps
I'm Not Saying, I'm Just Saying
C Alejandro Segovia Promoted to the GCL Rays After Owning the VZL
Is There Hope For The Bat? Pat Burrell vs History
Jeff Niemann Bends His Way To Victory
7/21 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago White Sox
Ben Zobrist's Defense at Second Base
Carl Crawford Profiled in Sports Illustrated
A Look at 2009 Mid-Season Promotions on the Farm
Slower and Steady: Grant Balfour's Changes From 2008 to 2009.
Josh Fields Whiffs Six Times Against David Price
7/20 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago White Sox
Series Preview: 7/20-7/23 Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago White Sox
No Closer Needed: J.P. Howell Is A Bullpen Ace
Ben Zobrist in The New York Times; B.J. Upton is Too Lazy to Speak Loudly; Rays Use Numbers
Rays Walk Their Way To A Win, Sweep Royals.
7/19 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals
Pat the Bat by 10 Game Increments
Scott Kazmir Makes Ground Meat of Royals; Leaves With Forearm Cramp
7/18 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals
Rays Bullpen Comes Through In Victory
Evan Longoria & Pat Burrell Go Deep To Lead Rays Comeback Over Royals
7/17 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals
Joe Dillon's Life is Hardcore
American League East Roundtable Part One
A Look Back at the Trades that Helped Form the 2008 Rays
Series Preview: 7/17-7/19 Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals
The Carl Crawford Trade Talk Summary
Fear Not Young Deezy, Help Has Arrived
The Fear and Truth
Mitch Talbot is the Next Edwin Jackson/Jeff Niemann
Speaking of Carl Crawford
Hot Rods Top Pitching Performers at the Midway Mark
Are Tampa Bay Rays Buyers Or Sellers At the 2009 MLB Trade Deadline?
Carl Crawford Wins All-Star Game MVP Award
All-Star Game Thread
ZiPS Forecasts Regression for the Rays Rotation
Stone Crab Standout Pitchers at the Midway Mark
Revisiting the Randy Winn/Lou Piniella Trade
Home Run Derby Open Thread
Revisiting the Kevin Stocker/Bobby Abreu Trade
Evaluating the Ray's Starting Pitching Performance Across Catchers
Rays Bullpen Ends First Half On A Sour Note
Fangraphs Team Win Values - Part 5
7/12 Post-Game: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
Carlos Pena Is An All-Star, John Jaso Called Up
Devil Rays Blow Late Lead, Fall To A's 7-2
Dioner Navarro Might Be Heading to the DL
7/11 Post-Game: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
J.P. Howell is More Qualified Than Most Analysts
Estimated Wins updated through last night
Jeff Niemann Pitches Well, Giants Over A's
7/10 Post-Game: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
Evan Longoria Vs. Tim Lincecum Three Years Later
Series Preview: 7/10-7/12 Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
Talking About the 2010 Rays
It's Dan Wheeler's World, We're Just Living In It
Grant Balfour Saves Game In Seventh Inning Jam; Rays Sweep Jays
David Price Cares Not For Your Trade Rumors
7/9 Post-Game: Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays
Dioner Navarro Showing Early Signs Of Rebound
Ben Zobrist Hits Homer, Game-Winning Single
7/8 Post-Game: Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays
Foul Expectations of Strike Out Pitchers
Rick Peterson's Kazmir
Dan Wheeler Slides Into Success
Pat Burrell Hits Game-Winning Homer
7/7 Post-Game: Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays
David Price YTD facts
Series Preview: 7/7-7/9 Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays
Good News About David Price's Walk Rate
Report: Rays Sign 16 Year Old Venezuelan Cesar Perez For $1 Million
Oh Navi, Navi, Navi
Evan Longoria and Pat Burrell Join Dioner Navarro In the Slump
Jeff Niemann's Homer Rate
The Worst At-Bat of the Season
7/5 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Texas Rangers Part 2
Tampa Bay Rays Send Four All Stars To St. Louis; Longoria Voted #1 in Home Run Derby
The Tampa Bay Rays Positional Players Are Good at Baseball
J.P. Howell Robbed of Proper Recognition, Again
The Pains Of Expectations
David Price Suffers The Fail of July
Rays Bats Go Silent In Loss To Rangers
Scott Kazmir 'Loses' Homecoming Game
A Middle Infield Winston Abreu?
Funny How Things Work Out
Series Preview: 7/3-7/5 Tampa Bay Rays @ Texas Rangers
Catch 23: A Look At Carlos Pena's Defense in 2009
A Look at the Notable Rays Hitting Prospects; Tim Beckham, Desmond Jennings, Hector Guevara, and More
7/2 GDT: The Andy Sonnanstine GDT
Meet Jonathan Meloan
The Rays Trade Winston Abreu to Indians for John Meloan
Plate Discipline Results as a % of Total Pitches Seen
Potential July 2nd Rays Signing: Shortstop Juan Castillo
Open Day Thoughts
James Shields Gets No Support In Jays Shutout Of Rays
Jays End Rays Streak on Canada Day; No "0 Canada" References Please
7/1 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
Willy Aybar Leads Rays To Victory In Longoria's Absence; Matt Garza shuts down Jays again
Gregg Zaun

June - 2009

Fantastic
6/30 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
A Look at Runs, By Inning Splits
New York Yankees Acquire Eric Hinske
Jeff Niemann Shares With His Fielders
Carl Crawford & Pat Burrell Power Rays Past Roy Halladay, Jays
6/29 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
The Best Bullpen in Rays History
Series Preview: 6/29-7/1 Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
The Ben Zobrist Code Pt 2: An Exclusive Interview With Ben Zobrist
Updated Deserved Wins
David Price Uses His Third Pitch
6/28 Post-Game: Florida Marlins @ Tampa Bay Rays
Carlos Pena Hits Rays Career Homerun Number 100
6/27 Post-Game: Florida Marlins @ Tampa Bay Rays
A (Not So) Wild Scott Kazmir Appears!
Intentional Walk to Navi
Est. Wins using Fip for and Against
James Shields Stays True To Form In Rays 7-3 Victory Over Marlins.
Jason Bartlett's Hit Streak Comes to an End
Scott Kazmir's Start Comes Tomorrow
6/26 Post-Game: Florida Marlins @ Tampa Bay Rays
A Look at the Rays and Full Counts
Series Preview: 6/26-6/28 Florida Marlins @ Tampa Bay Rays
Attendance Update: We Don't Suck
The Washington Nationals Are Good Friends
Andy Sonnanstine, Rays Take Series From Phillies; Rotation Spot Saved?
6/25 Post-Game: Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays
Scott Kazmir to Start for the Rays This Weekend
Stark: Rays Looking for "Next J.P. Howell"
Do The Hustle
Jeff Niemann is the Big Average
Minor League Highlights 6/21 - 6/23 (INPO)
Matt Garza Outduels Joe Blanton In Rays Victory; Late Inning Hustle is Born
Pat Burrell Hits Second Career Rays Homerun
6/24 Post-Game: Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays
Evan Longoria Exits Game; Hamstring Injury?
The Sky Might Fall On David Price
Figuring Out Ben Zobrist's Kryptonite
David Price Pitch His Way Out Of Rays' Rotation? Scott Kazmir Set To Return
6/23 Post-Game: Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays
Series Preview: 6/23-6/25 Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays
Behind the Prospects
Joe Dillon is Probably Well Rested
Dan Wheeler's Life is Boring
A Look At Carlos Pena and Pitch Selection
Scott Kazmir's Durham Start Goes Well
Akinori Iwamura Could Return To Game Activity in 6-8 Weeks; Surgery A Success
6/22: Minor League GDT
Playoff Odds Update
Weekend Highlights from around the Farm (in no particular order)
Minor League Informer 6/22
Gary Sheffield Still Wants To Play For The Rays
Split Decision On Andy Sonnanstine's Future in Rays Rotation
A Portrait of a Working Platoon
Joe Maddon May Have Read The Book
B.J. Upton Starring as The Two-Armed Man
Rays Breakout Bats In Series Finale Against Mets; Longoria & Upton 4 Hit Games
6/21 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Mets
James Shields Outduels Johan Santana as Rays Outlast Mets & Rain.
Miscellaneous Notes from Today's Game
6/20 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Mets
Stuart Sternberg is a Godsend
Wade Davis May Have Figured Triple-A Out
A Quick Chad Bradford Update
Andrew Friedman Speaks On Pedro Martinez
Rays Come Up Short Once Again; Sonnanstine's Spot In Danger?
Smiles and Giggles
6/19 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Mets
Looking Once More at Dioner Navarro
A Look at Pitch Type & Value
The Progression of Pitchers under Jim Hickey
Series Preview: 6/19-6/21 Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Mets
Lance Cormier Thrives As Rays Low Leverage Ace
Matt Garza Loses Match Up With Jimenez, Series Finale Against Rockies
6/18 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies
Pedro Martinez to the Rays Seems Unlikely Based on Asking Price
Wanted: Four Plate Appearances For Ben Zobrist
David Price Suffers First Major League Loss; Seven Innings, No Walks
6/17 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies
Pedro Martinez Says He Is Negotiating With The Rays
Carl Crawford vs. Roberto Clemente Revisited : A look at Crawford & Clemente at age 27
Scott Kazmir Goes To The Mechanics; Rehab Start Tonight
Pitch Counts This; Pitch Counts That
The Next Dan Uggla? Another Look At Cody Cipriano
Rays Take Offense To Rockies Win Streak; Push Own Streak To Six Games
Joe Nelson Is Lights Out In Rays Victory
6/16 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies
Minor League Profile: Cody Cipriano
Dave Cameron Proposes a Trade
Series Preview: 6/16-6/18 Tampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies
Chad Bradford's Return to the Tampa Bay Rays Bullpen Coming Soon
Joe Maddon is Using J.P. Howell Correctly
Change Up: James Shields Is Returning To Ace Form
Jason Isringhausen To Have Tommy John Surgery; Season (career?) over
Tropicana Field Finds Southpaws Sexy
Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Chances Evaluated
2009 Bullpen: All or Nothing
Could Ben Zobrist Join the 30/30 Club in 2009?
Jason Bartlett Activated From DL; Reid Brignac Optioned To Triple-A
James Shields Gets Job Done in Rays Sweep; Bullpen Closes Door On Nats
Kapler Continues Power Display In Win vs Nationals
Rays win 5-4, Everyone is Happy
Jason Isringhausen Placed on 60 Day DL; Winston Abreu Added To 40 Man
Winston Abreu: Freed
MVZ? Ben Zobrist Homers Rays To Victory Over Nationals
6/13/09 Post Game Rays Defeat Nationals 8-3
Rays' Jason Isringhausen Leaves Game With Right Arm Injury
Heyman: Rays Chances Of Signing Pedro Martinez "Slight"
Evan Longoria's Bat Is Not Regression Proof
Joba Chamberlain is Efficient
Matt Garza Shows Maturity In Rays Victory Over Nationals
A Quick ReKapler
6/12 Post-Game: Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays
More Relief Help Talk
The $15 Million Dollar Man: Ben Zobrist
Tampa Bay Bullpen Showing Signs of Life
Free Winston Abreu
Series Preview: 6/12-6/14 Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays
David Price Continues Walk On Wild Side In Rays Victory
David Price and History
Pat Burrell To Be Activated From DL Tomorrow; Matt Joyce To Durham
6/11 Post-Game: Los Angeles Angels @ Tampa Bay Rays
Death of the Boos
Report: Tampa Bay Rays Interested In Pedro Martinez; Workout Held In D.R.
Ben Zobrist Continues To Amaze Us
A Rather Quick Set of Comparisons
Minor League Profile: Josh Satow
Reflecting on Day Two of the Rays Draft and Prepping For Day Three
A Quick Look at Wade Davis
6/10 Post-Game: Los Angeles Angels @ Tampa Bay Rays
Medicineball: The Story of the 2009 Tampa Bay Rays Draft
Tampa Bay Rays Select Jeffrey Malm in Round Five
Tampa Bay Rays Select Luke Bailey in Round Four
Reflecting on Day One of the Rays Draft and Prepping For Day Two
A Critique On Local Media
Rays Come Up Short to Angels In Series Opener
Tampa Bay Rays Select Todd Glaesmann in Round Three
6/9 Post Game: Los Angeles Angels @ Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Select Kenny Diekroeger in the Second Round
Tampa Bay Rays Select LeVon Washington in the First Round
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Jorge Julio, Release Chad Orvella
Official MLB Draft Round One Thread
Beej's Slash by Batting Order Position 2007 - 09
The Official MLB Draft Day One Open Thread
Series Preview: 6/9-6/11 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ Tampa Bay Rays
Andy Sonnanstine's Future
6/8 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays Are Interested in Chris Cabrera
Another Draft Post
Scouting Reports on B.J. Upton Spread Quickly
The New Jeff Niemann Experience
The Bullpen Additions Post
6/7 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
Rays April HitFx Data
The Rays Really Need Francisco Rodriguez
David Price Is Wildy Effective In Rays Thriller Over Yankees
Dioner Navarro Does Some Silly Things
Dan Wheeler's Imcompetence Allows Randy Choate To Save Rays Victory
6/6 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays Game Rained Out
Series Preview: 6/5-6/8 Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
BABIP Bounce Back
B.J Upton and Carl Crawford Propel Rays To Victory
James Shields Goes Eight Innings To Lead Rays Sweep Of Royals
J.P. Howell Will Take Your Cheetos Without Asking
6/4 Post-Game Thread: Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays
Jeff Niemann's Improvements
Ron Porterfield is Good at His Job
Zorilla for MVP?
Jeff Niemann Tosses 2 Hit Shutout Of Royals
Fielding Independent Pitching is Important
6/3 Post-Game: Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays
Minor League Profile: Matt Gorgen
Your Official Edwin Jackson Versus Andy Sonnanstine Forecast Post
Andy Sonnanstine Pounds Strike Zone In Rays Victory
Say Hi to Matt Joyce, Your New Right Field WAR-lord
6/2 Post-Game: Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays
Evan Longoria Leaves Game With Hamstring Tweak
Sonny Side Down
An Update on Miguel Angel Sano's Status
Series Preview: 6/2-6/4 Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Chances Evaluated
Regarding B.J. Upton's Batting Average
Wheeler and Balfour: Role Reversals
Choose Your Own Adventure: David Price Version
Drafting Catchers
Looking at More Draft Prospects

May - 2009

Carl Crawford & Walking
Tampa Bay Rays' Attendance Against the AL East
5/31 Post-Game: Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays
Rays Promote Matt Joyce From Durham; Dale Thayer Sent Down
5/30 Post-Game: Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays
David Price Strikes Out The World
Closer By Committee Prevails
Tim Beckham Update
James Shields Takes Control In Rays 5-3 Victory Over Twins
5/29/09 Post Game: Rays Defeat Twins 5-3
Opportunity Arises
The Dish on Navi
Winston Abreu as Dufresne
Series Preview: 5/29-5/31 Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays
Injuries Show Rays Organizational Depth
Assessing Matt Joyce
Waiting Game: The Story Of The Rays First 50 Games
Today's Game is Why People Hate Rain
Thinking About Ramon Castro
5/28 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians
5/28 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians Part 2
Deconstructing the Beej
5/27 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians
5/27 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians Part 3
5/27 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians Part 2
I Don't Know What This Means
Are the Tampa Bay Rays Interested in Miguel Angel Sano?
Is Akinori Iwamura's Career With the Rays Over?
Random Trade Speculation Begins Early for Rays
Matt Garza Done In By Long Ball In Cleveland
5/26 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians
Jason Bartlett Officially Placed On DL; Joe Dillion Called Up
Jason Bartlett on the DL?
Debunking the Doomed Bullpen
Looking at Jim Hickey
A Quick Comparison: CC Sabathia Versus David Price
Choking Dogs Blow 10-0 Lead To Indians
5/25 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians
David Price Wants to Strike Out the World
5/25 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians Part 2
Happy Memorial Day
David Price Officially Called Up; Akinori Iwamura Done For Season, Brian Shouse to DL.
Joe Maddon Officially Signs Three-Year Extension With Tampa Bay Rays
Series Preview: 5/25-5/28 Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians
Rays' Joe Nelson Losing Velocity and Effectiveness
Joe Maddon Extension? Rays Schedule Special Announcement Today
Rays Lose Finale and Akinori Iwamura
Rays Unable To Keep Marlins Scoreless In 11th
5/24 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Florida Marlins
5/24 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Florida Marlins Part 2
Akinori Iwamura Carted Off Field With Leg Injury
The Rays Love Dale Thayer's Mustache Too; Jeff Niemann Pitches Well
Jason Isringhausen Assumes Rays Ninth Inning Role
5/23 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Florida Marlins
David Price is Officially Monday's Starter
Evan Longoria Slumping? The MVP Candidate Shows Signs Of Being Human
Scott Kazmir's Plunge into the Abyss: A Pitch Analysis
Dale Thayer Debuts, Becomes Cult Figure
Dioner Navarro & Gabe Gross Lead Rays Rout; Ricky Nolasco Demoted
5/22 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Florida Marlins
David Price Likely To Replace Scott Kazmir In Rotation; Percival Pondering Retirement
Scott Kazmir and Troy Percival Officially Heading to the Disabled List
Reid Brignac and Dale Thayer Promoted, Scott Kazmir and Troy Percival to the DL
Series Preview: 5/22-5/24 Tampa Bay Rays @ Florida Marlins
Wheeler, Percival Succeed Again In Boosting Zobrist's MVP Candidacy
This Looks Promising
Ben Zobrist Strikes Yet Again; Rays Walk-Off Winners Against A's
5/21 Post-Game: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
The Jake Peavy Trade: From San Diego to Chicago
Scott Kazmir Frustrated And Ineffective Against A's
How Much have Scott Kazmir's Strikeouts Truly Declined?
5/20 Post-Game: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon Reportedly Close on Three-Year Extension
UZR Update
Thoughts on J.P. Howell, Joe Nelson, and Grant Balfour
Jason Bartlett's Costly Error Dooms Rays
5/19 Post-Game: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
5/19 GDT: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays Part Two
Fun Fact About Evan Longoria's Contract to Date
Gross Fact
Jason Bartlett Ignites Rays Offense
Jeff Niemann Goes Eight, Jason Isringhausen Debuts
5/18 Post-Game: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
Success in Scoring, Part 2: Pitchers stopping hitters
Series Preview: 5/18-5/21 Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
Breaking Down Joe Maddon
Push Almost Comes To Shove As Troy Percival Slams Door On Rays Victory.
Joe Maddon's Lineup Card Fiasco and Pat Burrell to the Disabled List
5/17 Post-Game: Cleveland Indians @ Tampa Bay Rays
A Mild Aussie Summer
Bossman Scores A Lot (When He Gets On)
B.J. Upton Is Back While Brian Shouse Cruises And Joe Nelson Closes
Matt Garza Gives Pen a Break, Erases Mistakes
5/16 Post-Game: Cleveland Indians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Lance Cormier And Rest Of Bullpen Keep Game In Check
Before B.J. Upton Made It Rain, Ben Zobrist Brought The Lightning
Because It's Just Another Day in the Life of the Boss: Upton Walks Off, Tops Rays Historic Comeback
5/15 Post-Game: Cleveland Indians @ Tampa Bay Rays
What's Eating Scott Kazmir?
How to Fail Against a Wild Pitcher
James Shields Battles Emotions; Bullpen Battles Fatigue In Rays Loss
5/14 Post-Game: Cleveland Indians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Pat Burrell To Receive Cortisone Injection; Carl Crawford Expected Back Tomorrow
Series Preview: 5/14-5/17 Cleveland Indians @ Tampa Bay Rays
B.J. Upton Has 3 Hits In Rays 8-6 Victory; Dioner Navarro 2 RBI
Dear Jeff Niemann
Troy Percival Is Not A Good Pitcher
5/13 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles
Carl Crawford Exits Game With Right Shoulder Injury
5/13 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles Part 2
Pat Burrell Out Of Lineup Again With Neck Injury
Lance Cormier's Weird Season
Another Post On B.J. Upton And Slumps
Shawn Riggans Out At Least Another Month
Bullpen Bright Spot In Loss
5/12 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles
That Was Awful
Left Side Is The Best Side: Is There A Better Duo Than Evan Longoria & Jason Bartlett?
Is It Time to Trade Scott Kazmir?
Fangraphs Team Win Values - Part 4
Cause For The Wild? David Price Adds Spike Curve
The New And Improved Matt Garza Is Aces
The Regression of a Bullpen
Series Preview: 5/12-5/13 Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles
Hot Cornered: Evan Longoria Impresses With Glove As Well
5/10 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
Brian Shouse, Dan Wheeler, Let Game Slip Away.
5/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox Part 2
An Encouraging Sign
Attendance Versus Division Rivals - Boston Red Sox
Scott Kazmir Average Once Again In Victory Against Red Sox
B.J. Upton's Day at the Plate
Evan Longoria Drives In Five As Rays Rout Red Sox 14-5
5/9 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
5/9 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox Part 2
Random Numbers: Jeff Niemann's Stretch, Carl Crawford's Eye, B.J. Upton's Plague
Whither Vintage B.J. Upton
James Shields Has Meltdown On Mound In Another Fenway Loss
5/8 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
Minor League Informer: Games of 5/7
David Price's Wildness Controls Call-Up.
Series Preview: 5/8-5/10 Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
Dan Wheeler Provides Two Types of History
Carl Crawford's At-Bat > Life, Etc.
History Made; Carl Crawford & Evan Longoria Go Back To Back On Mariano Rivera In 8-6 Win
5/7 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankeees
5/7 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees Part 2
Jeff Niemann...Jeff Niemann
Rays Pitchers Are Not Feeling The Heat
Minor League Update 5/7
Jeremy Hellickson to the Disabled List
Longoria and Pena off to a Blazing Start
Dude, Where's Your Control? What's Up with J.P. Howell
Bullpen Closes Door On Rain Delayed Game
Carlos Pena's Home Run Lifts Rays Past Yankees In 10
Andy Sonnanstine Extremely Solid Against New York Yankees
5/6 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
5/6 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees Part 2
Minor League Informer: Games of 5/5
Troy Percival Is A Bullet-Proof Tiger Man
Series Preview: 5/6-5/7 Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
Rays Prospect Jeremy Hellickson Sidelined With Shoulder Strain
Rays' Matt Garza Outduels Orioles' Koji Uehara In Series Finale
Small Things; Gabe Kapler's Plate Appearance, Troy Percival Over Brian Shouse, Etc.
5/ 5 Post-Game: Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays
Minor League Informer: Games of 5/4
When in Doubt, Nudge the Attendance Issue
When Is Relief Is Too Much Relief? A Look At Joe Nelson and Lance Cormier
About Scott Kazmir
5/4 Post-Game: Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays
5/4 GDT: Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays GDT Part 2
Minor League Informer: Games of 5/3
Series Preview: 5/4-5/5 Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays
Patiently Waiting For "The Bat": A Look At Pat Burrell's Power Streaks
The Dynamic Duo: Dan Wheeler and Troy Percival Come Through
Minor League Informer: Games of 5/2
The Hot Hand
James Shields Takes Control As Rays Take 3 of 4 From Red Sox
Carl Crawford is a Ridiculously Talented Basestealer
5/3 Post-Game: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
When Is A Specialist Not A Specialist?
Solving The Sonnanstine Problem
Jeff Niemann Should Stop Relying on His Fastball
5/2 Post-Game: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
5/2 GDT: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Part 2
Minor League Informer: Games of 5/1
Early May Update on Carlos Pena's Homerun Total
Dan Wheeler Is The King of Low Leverage
Fangraphs Team Win Values - Week 3
Kudos Carl Crawford
Evan Longoria Grand Slams Rays To 6-2 Victory Over Red Sox
5/1 Post-Game: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Still Some Questions About Andy Sonnanstine
So the Rays are Horrible With a Man on Third and Less Than 2 Outs?
Minor League Informer: Games of 4/30
Minor League wOBA Updates
Pat Burrell, Pete Rose, Mickey Mantle, and ... Jose Vidro?
Tampa Bay Rays Getting Offensive
Mister April 30th: Michel Hernandez Has Career Night Against Red Sox

April - 2009

Matt Garza Too Perfect in Historic Bid
4/30/09 Post Game: Rays Defeat Red Sox 13-0; Matt Garza Perfect Thru Six
4/30 GDT: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Part 2
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Joe Bateman
Series Preview: 4/30-5/3 Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
In The Hole, The Rays Climb Out Must Begin Tonight
Hangover
4/29 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Minnesota Twins
Things Get Worse: Jason Bartlett Leaves Game With Hamstring Tightness
4/29 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Minnesota Twins Part 2
Tampa Bay Rays vs. American League Averages
J.P. Howell: Not Quite What He Was In 2008
Ben Zobrist's Late Inning Lightning Isn't Enough vs. Twins
Bad Baserunning Gets Tiresome Quicker Than ChatSpeak
4/28 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Minnesota Twins
4/28 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Minnesota Twins
Carlos Pena Continues To Swing The Big Stick
Off Base: Recession Hits B.J. Upton's Bat
Joe Nelson's Change-Up is Amusing
Is Pitch Selection an Issue for the Rays?
Niemann Shines In Rays Victory
Fun With pLI
4/27 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Minnesota Twins
4/27 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Minnesota Twins Part 2
Memo To Rays Pitching Staff: Strikeouts Are Good, Walks Are Not
Series Preview: 4/27-4/29 Tampa Bay Rays @ Minnesota Twins
Andy Sonnanstine Remains In Control But Not Command
Draft Prospect Worth Watching: Brian Goodwin
What's Gone Wrong with the Tampa Bay Rays Lineup?
4/26 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Oakland Athletics
4/26 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Oakland Athletics Part 2
David Price's Fourth Durham Start
This Date In Rays History
Jason Bartlett Off To MVP Like Start
Matt Garza Struggles With Control In Rays Loss To A's
Regarding Dioner Navarro's Struggles
4/25 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Oakland Athletics
Tampa Bay Rays Offense Goes Boom Behind 'Los/Gross
Jekyll & Hyde Win: Scott Kazmir's Tale of Two starts
4/24/09 Post Game: Tampa Bay Rays Defeat Oakland A's 8-2
4/24 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Oakland Athletics Part 2
Not As Good News
J.P. Howell is a Bad Dude
Series Preview: 4/24-4/26 Tampa Bay Rays @ Oakland Athletics
Movin' to the Pen; Are Jeff Niemann and Andy Sonnanstine Better Off In Relief?
Jeff Niemann's Pitches
One Pitch: James Shields Takes The Loss Vs. Felix Hernandez in 1-0 Duel
Good News
4/23/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners
The Long Post About Gabe Gross
Random Thoughts On the Rays 9-3 Victory
Cracking The Zobrist Code: What Is Behind The Ben Zobrist Power Surge?
4/22/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners
4/22/09 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners Part 3
4/22/09 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners Part 2
The Tampa Bay Rays Rotation is a Mess
Carl Crawford Is the Free Swinger
Game Changer; How Dioner Navarro's Fourth Inning AB Changed The Game
David Price Update
4/21/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners
4/21 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners Part 2
B.J. Upton Not In Lineup Tonight
What in The World Is Going on With Andy Sonnanstine's Breaking Pitches?
Hot Streaks & Home Runs; A Look At The Other Side Of The Rays Hitters
Week 2 FANGRAPHS Wins and Values
The Bullpen Part Two
Slumps & Regressions; Why The Tampa Bay Rays Hitters Aren't This Bad
PitchFx Data: Now on FanGraphs
Breaking News: Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton, and Gabe Gross Form a Good Defensive Outfield
Series Preview: 4/21-4/23 Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners
What Do You Call A Changeup That Doesn't Change?
Tampa Bay Rays' Attendance: Why Not to Worry, Part 2
Fantastic News; B.J. Upton Shouldn't Miss Any Time
Cheer for Regression
Matt Garza Struggles With Control In Blowout By White Sox
4/19/09 Post-Game: Chicago White Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
B.J. Upton Pulled From Today's Game; Tightness in Right Quad
Tampa Bay Rays' Attendance: Why Not to Worry, Part 1
The Basepaths Are Hazardous
4/18/09 Post-Game: Chicago White Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Tedious Night for Scott Kazmir
Fun with Small Sample Sizes
Reid Brignac, Tim Beckham, and Desmond Jennings Updates
The Dynamic Duo: Dan Wheeler and Troy Percival Don't Blow It
Lightning Strikes; Ben Zobrist Grand Slams Rays To Victory
....And A Tradition Is Born.
Scott Kazmir Is Good, Matt Garza is Great and The Rest of The Rays Rotation Through Two Turns
Jeff Niemann Gains Control vs. White Sox; David Price Makes Strong Start
The Offensive Relief and Relieving Offense
4/16/09 Post-Game: Chicago White Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Who Is This Guy?
If Gabe Kapler Were Seven-Years-Old, Someone Would Prescribe Him Ritalin
Series Preview: 4/16-4/19 Chicago White Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Troy Percival Blows....The Game
Andy Sonnanstine & Joe Nelson Pitch Well In Loss To Yankees
The Bullpen
4/15/09 Post-Game: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays
4/15/09 GDT: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays Part 2
High Leverage, Low Velocity; Is Dan Wheeler DL Bound?
How The Yankees' A.J. Burnett Almost No Hit The Tampa Bay Rays
Matt Garza Shines in Loss
4/14/09 Post-Game: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays
4/14/09 GDT: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays Part 2
Shawn Riggans Officially Placed on 15-Day DL; Michel Hernandez Recalled
Team Value Rankings After 1 Week
Fun With Walk Totals
Carlos Pena Slams Yankees; Pat Burrell Breaks Out of Slump
Tampa Bay Rays Lift Banners, Raise ERAs
4/13/09 Post-Game: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays
Gabe Kapler Whiffs Versus Nick Swisher
4/13/09 GDT: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays Part 2
Tampa Bay Rays Home Opener Information
Series Preview: 4/13-4/15 New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays
Is Andy Sonnanstine More Hittable Than Most?
Fun With Numbers & The Tampa Bay Rays Offense; Zobrist & Bartlett Homer
So, Evan Longoria is Ridiculously Good
James Shields Bounces Back Against Baltimore; 7 Shutout Innings
4/12/09 Post Game: Tampa Bay Rays Defeat Baltimore Orioles 11-3
GDT Part 2: April 12th @ Baltimore
Matt Joyce Might Be Worse in Center Than Previously Thought
4/11/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles
Analyzing Jeff Niemann's Start
Jeff Niemann Continues First Inning Trend For The Rays
David Price Struggles in Durham Debut
The Rays And Discipline
Additional Thoughts on Last Night's Game
Early Analysis: Rays Starters Struggling With First Inning
Evan Longoria Homers Twice, But Rays Come Up Short Vs. Orioles
4/10/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles
Andy Sonnanstine Poor in 2009 Debut
Bullpen Look: One Series Down (Part 2)
Bullpen Look: One Series Down (Part 1)
Series Preview: 4/10-4/12 Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles
Fun with Southpaws and Release Points
Matt Garza Shuts Down Red Sox Again In Fenway Finale
2009 Minor League Seasons Begin Tonight
Evan Longoria Leads Rays To Series Victory Over Red Sox
Some More Thoughts on the Game
Troy Percival Debuts, Causes Mass Hysteria
4/9/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
4/9/09 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox Part 2
Evan, Please Strike Out
Dan Wheeler, J.P. Howell, and Grant Balfour Pitch Again
Scott Kazmir Throws Slider(!)
Carlos Pena Tweaks Approach; 2 Run HR Leads Rays 13 Hit Attack
4/8/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
4/8/09 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox Part 2
Scott Kazmir Tries To Tame Fenway Once Again
4/7/09 Game Recap: Tampa Bay Rays Fall To Red Sox 5-3
4/7/09 Post-Game: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
4/7/09 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox Part 2
James Shields Must Become The Road Warrior Today In Fenway
A Pitchtorial Look at Boston Red Sox Ace Josh Beckett
Opening Day Open Thread
2009 Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day Notes
While We're Waiting: 2008 Tampa Bay Rays Splits
Weather Not Looking Good For Opener
Your 2009 Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day Roster
Our Spring Nightmare is Finally Over as the Roster is Set; Jason Hammel Officially Traded
No Decision: Jeff Niemann and Jason Hammel Make Final Spring Appearance; B.J Upton Homers
Grant Balfour: Now With Slightly More Sliders
The Tampa Bay Rays Are Mulling Other Offers for Jason Hammel
Jason Hammel for Aneury Rodriguez Deal Might Be Close
Colorado Rockies/Tampa Bay Rays Deal Could Center Around Aneury Rodriguez
Rays Set Minor League Rotations; David Price, Wade Davis
Rays, Rockies Continue Trade Talks for Jason Hammel or Jeff Niemann
B.J. Upton To Bat Leadoff For Tampa Bay Rays
4/4/09 GDT: Rays @ Phillies; Pat Burrell Leads Off, Seriously.
Tampa Bay Rays Weekly Attendance Trends over Time
Scott Kazmir May Cause Many to Think Mature Thoughts About Him Again
4/3/09 GDT: Rays @ Phillies
Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman Speaks on Revenue
This ONE Is For You Akinori Iwamura
The Platoon Post, Or How You Learned to Love Gabe of the Day
The Fallout from the Julio Lugo Trade; Sergio Pedroza Released
Series Preview: 4/6-4/9 Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
Colorado Rockies Still Like Jason Hammel
A Look At The Rookie Seasons Of Evan Longoria & Matt Joyce
Updates on David Price and Desmond Jennings
Decision Reached on Tampa Bay Rays Fifth Starter's Travel Plans
Matthew Joyce Wins Final Bench Spot on Tampa Bay Rays
The Colorado Rockies Apparently Love Bleacher Treats; Still Exploring Deal for Jason Hammel
B.J. Upton To Be Placed On 15-Day DL
Jason Isringhausen To Remain With Rays
4/1/09 GDT: Twins @ Rays; Opening Day Lineup?
2008 Vero Beach Devil Rays err umm Charlotte Stone Crabs
Adam Kennedy Sent To Durham
Tampa Bay Rays TV Schedule
Busy Day In Tampa Bay; Decisions on Hammel, Niemann, Isringhausen, Joyce and More

March - 2009

Note to the Tampa Bay Media Concerning Gary Sheffield
Jason Isringhausen Update: "Either he's going to be a Ray or he's going to be with another club"
Rays Rumors: More Interested In Jason Hammel & Jeff Niemann; Gary Sheffield Prefers Rays
3/31/09 GDT: Rays @ Red Sox; Matt Joyce In Centerfield, Sonnanstine Starts
Spring Cleaning DRaysBay Edition
Tampa Bay Rays Project to Finish Third in Simulations Blowout
Rockies Interested in Jason Hammel Rays Won't Skip Fifth Starter's Turn; Pirates Interested In Niemann
Tampa Bay Rays & San Diego Padres Talk Jeff Niemann Trade
Jeff Niemann Throws Six Shutout Innings In Triple A Game
Rays Release Morgan Ensberg
3/30/09 GDT: Rays @ Twins; Rays Bring Regulars
Like Lou Brock, Rickey Henderson & Tim Raines, Carl Crawford Runs Hard
It's Okay, Gabe Kapler Is a Slow Starter
A Treatise on Fandom and the Rays
Scott Kazmir Might Want to Throw His Name Into the Centerfield Job Hat
In The Land of The Shortstop, Reid Brignac Stands Tall
3/29/09 GDT: Rays @ Reds
Tampa Bay Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg On Payroll: "I don't see it going up next year"
Hammer Time Shines; Hammel Pitches Well
Jason Hammel Does Better
3/28/09 Reds @ Rays; Hammel Tries For 5th Spot
Pat Burrell Taking Reps At First Base For Rays
Matt Joyce Auditioning For Rays Centerfield Opening
James Shields Implodes A.K.A. Thank Goodness It's Spring Training
Breaking News: Scott Kazmir Throws A lot of Pitches
3/27/09 GDT: Rays @ Twins; Akinori Iwamura Returns
B.J. Upton Could Hit The DL Today
2009 Post-Spring Expectations
3/26/09 GDT: Rays @ Tigers
One More Community Projection
Tampa Bay Rays Roster Race: Isringhausen, Kennedy, Joyce
Continued Talk on the Tampa Bay Rays New Stadium and How the Florida Marlins Situation Affects It
How Much Are the Rays Saving with David Price Anyways?
David Price, Reid Brignac, Justin Ruggiano, Elliot Johnson, and John Jaso Optioned to Durham
3/25/09 GDT: Rays @ Pirates; Jeff Niemann's Last Chance?
Another Day, Another David Price Article
The Bullpen Battle: Joe Nelson vs. Lance Cormier
Iwamura and Bartlett - Defensive Vacuums or Merely Average?
Tampa Bay Rays Speak on David Price
Scott Kazmir Throws Sliders & B.J. Upton Strikes Out
Will Carroll Chats With DRaysBay About BBWAA, Pitching Mechanics, B.J. Upton and More
Bill James on the Rays in Gold Mind 2009
Keystone Question: Akinori Iwamura, Willy Aybar or Someone Else?
Congrats Aki
Montgomery Biscuits 2008
B.J. Upton To Resume Playing Tomorrow; Scott Kazmir to Pitch in Minor Lg. Game
Good News Comes From Joe Girardi Concerning The New York Yankees Right Field Spot
Jason Hammel Unimpressive In Bid To Lock 5th Spot
Derek Rodriguez Sent Back To Chicago White Sox
3/23/09 GDT: Rays @ Pirates; Jason Hammel Looks to Lock 5th Spot
Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day Centerfielder: Ben Zobrist?
One Pitch, Two Pitch, Fast Pitch, Slow Pitch
J.P. Howell Versus Japan
David Price Pitches Well; Percival Stays Perfect
3/22/09 GDT: Yankees @ Rays; David Price Starts
Evan Longoria Has Questionable Taste in Music
B.J. Upton Likely To Miss Opening Day After Setback
MLBPA to File Grievance Regarding Charity and Contracts; Rays Could Be Affected
B.J. Upton Suffers Bruised Bone After Being Hit By Pitch
Carl Crawford To Continue Assault On Record Books in 2009
3/21/09 GDT: Rays @ Orioles; Andy Sonnanstine & David Price to Pitch
The Rays and Marlins: Attendance Trends over Time
Davey Johnson Doesn't Plan On Using Evan Longoria In WBC
Pitcher Performance with Normalized Offense
Jeff Niemann Implodes Against Blue Jays
3/20/09 GDT: Rays @ Jays; Matt Garza Starts, Jeff Niemann To Appear
Evan Longoria To Join Team USA in World Baseball Classic
More On Fastballs, Sliders and David Price
Scott Kazmir Was Sick...Literally
BtB Chat Highlights
Crisis Adverted: Eduardo Morlan Returns
3/19/09 GDT: Cardinals @ Rays; Scott Kazmir Starts
J.P. Howell Versus Venezuela
B.J. Upton is as Cold as an Arctic Winter Breeze
Tim Beckham is the Man on the Moon
Jason Hammel's Mediocre Day, Troy Percival Remains Perfect.
3/18/09 GDT: Reds @ Rays: Hammel Starts, Upton to Play Defense
Joe Nelson is Working on His Fastball, Grant Balfour on His Curve, Andrew Friedman on His Swavor
Rule 5 Pick'em: Derek Rodriguez or Eduardo Morlan?
The Matt Joyce/Jeromy Burnitz Comparison
Joe Nelson, Home Runs, And You
David Price: "My slider's gone away"
Fun Things with Grant Balfour; Swinging Strikes, Strikeouts, and Leverage
Not a Banner Game for David Price
3/16/09 GDT: Rays @ Pirates
Tampa Bay Rays Make Roster Cuts
Evan Longoria Could Replace Chipper Jones In WBC
Can Jason Isringhausen Have An Impact On The Rays?
Your 2008 Durham Bulls
World Baseball Classic: Call J.P. Howell "The Dude"
Potential Draftee Worth Watching: Bobby Borchering
We Should Probably Send Eric Hinske a Thank You Card
Matt Garza Stellar; Percival & Isringhausen Make Appearances
B.J. Upton Takes Batting Practice
DRaysBay Week In Review
So, Jason Hammel Might Be The Rays Fifth Starter
3/15/09 GDT: Pirates @ Rays
Trivia Time
Spring Training Needs to End
Allow me to Introduce Myself
Scott Kazmir is Happy
3/14/09 GDT: Rays @ Reds
Feeling The Heat: More on Matt Garza's Fastball
Regarding Matt Garza and His Fastball
Carlos Hernandez & The B Squad Fall Short; Jason Hammel Sharp
Randy Choate Has Questionable Taste in Literature
3/13/09 GDT: Rays @ Jays; Hernandez and Hammel Battle
The Tampa Bay Rays Miss J.P. Howell
What Price Is Right? (Part 2)
What Price Is Right? (part 1)
James Shields In Mid Season Form; Troy Percival Perfect
Tampa Bay Rays: The Loneliest Glint Lies In Center
3/12/09 GDT: Phillies @ Rays; Troy Percival Debut
Fernando Perez Out At least Three Months
Carl Crawford Is Making History With Every Triple
Something Different
On Second Thought, David Price Should Probably Try and Take James Shields' Change
For David Price, Change Is Good
Potential Draftee Worth Watching: Scott Rembisz
So
Tampa Bay Rays Farm System Value
Fernando Perez Injury Feared To Be Serious
Matt Garza So-So, David Price Dazzles, Pat Burrell Slams
Matt Garza is Wiser Than We Ever Knew
3/10/09 GDT: Jays @ Rays; Garza, Sonnanstine & Price 2009 Debuts
Carlos Pena's Top Five WPA Moments with the Tampa Bay Rays
Scott Kazmir Pitches Two Innings In 2009 Debut; Jeff Niemann Impresses Again
Projection Systems
Maddon Hints about David Price's Rotation Status
3/9/09 GDT: Twins @ Rays; Scott Kazmir's Spring Debut
Wade Davis Rocked In Most Likely His Final Spring Start
More Templates for a Matt Garza Extension?
DRaysBay Week In Review
Matt Joyce Has Tendinitis
3/8/09 GDT: Rays @ Red Sox
Matt Joyce in Air Cast and Wade Davis Nearing Durham
Rays Win 15-7: Jason Hammel's Rough Day; Lance Cormier Impressive
PitchFx Analysis of J.P. Howell's Scoreless Inning for Team U.S.A.
James Shields Does Well in Spring Debut
3/7/09 GDT Red Sox @ Rays
3/6/09 GDT: Rays @ Pirates
Morgan Ensberg, Cake, Carlos Pena, and Carlos Hernandez
If Glenn Gibson Were a Rock He Probably Wouldn't Have a Name
How Does Alex Rodriguez' Injury Affect the Rays?
A Look At The Race For The Rays Fifth Starter
3/4/09 GDT: WBC Puerto Rico @ Rays
James Shields To Start Rays Season Opener
Shawn Riggans Does Prep Work
For the Tampa Bay Rays, Andy Sonnanstine is in control
Jeremy Hellickson Is and Was a Bad, Bad Man
Jeff Niemann Impressive, Again
Is Scott Kazmir The Real Kid K of Strikeouts?
3/3/09 Game Day Thread: Astros @ Rays
Evan Longoria Likely (Did Not) Have The Best Rookie Season By a Third Baseman. Ever.
Tampa Bay Rays Spring Playing Time Breakdown
Scott Kazmir Used to Rule the World
Spring Training Stats
3/2/09 Game Day Thread: Rays @ Cardinals
Jason Hammel Impressive In Four Shutout Innings
Kevin Goldstein Rates The Rays Prospects
3/1/09 GDT: Jays @ Rays

February - 2009

J.P. Howell's Favorite Subject Is Chemistry
Could Curt Schilling Help The Tampa Bay Rays In 2009?
Mitch Talbot Is Good At Baseball
2/28/09 World Series Rematch GDT: Rays @ Phillies
2009 Spring Box Score Legend: Jason Cromer
An Empty Beauty
Troy Percival Apparently Ahead of Schedule
A Comprehensive Look at Jeff Niemann
Carlos Pena Does Not Like Your Shift
2/27/09 Game Day Thread: Rays vs Red Sox
Can Grant Balfour Sustain Success By Living Off The Fastball?
Wade Davis Does Well in Spring Start Versus New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays Sell Out Home Opener
2/26/09 Game Day Thread: Rays @ Yankees
2009 Tampa Bay Rays Spring Fling: Carlos Hernandez
Your 2009 Tampa Bay Rays Spring Storylines
B.J. Upton, Andrew Sonnanstine, and Matt Garza Sign New Contracts
2/25/09 Game Day Thread: Reds @ Rays
2009 Tampa Bay Rays: A New Beginning
Welcome Yahoo! Sports Readers; A New Partnership Announcement
Willy Aybar To Play For Dominican Republic in 2009 World Baseball Classic
February 24th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
Random Prospect Comparison: Matthew Moore & Scott Kazmir
Limiting Pat Burrell's Outfield Exposure
Stu Sternberg Says Rays Have No Payroll Flexibility
DRaysBay Interview with All-Star Catcher Dioner Navarro
February 23th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
The 2009 DRaysBay Season Preview
New Relief Arms F/x
Wasting Time with the Tampa Bay Rays Batting Order
Tampa Bay Rays to Change Advance Scouting Methods
February 21th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
A Deeper Look at the Tampa Bay Rays Bullpen: Post-Isringhausen Edition
Rays Signing Veterans For Depth. Why Not Ivan Rodriguez?
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Jason Isringhausen to Minor League Deal
February 20th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
The Tampa Bay Rays Are Not The Colorado Rockies
February 19th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
Juan Salas Traded To Cleveland Indians
Arriving Monday: The 2009 DRB Season Preview
Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training Notes; Longoria WBC Update
Carl Crawford Says He Feels Fast; Somewhere Catcher Arms Weep
Tampa Bay Rays Rotation and Their Pitches
Aybar Agrees To Deal, Avoids Arbitration
For You Fantasy Nerds Out There
David Price the Reliever Versus David Price the Starter
The Cautionary Tale of Jeff Niemann
Comparing James Shields, Scott Kazmir, Matt Garza and Andy Sonnastine
February 17th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Adam Kennedy
Scott Kazmir out of WBC; Rays fans rejoice
Additional Rays Spring Training Notes
Peaks and Valleys: A Look At The Rays Lineup In April
Memo to Troy Percival: Being Disabled is Better than Actively Inable
February 16th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
Rays Broadcasting Team Announced, Ect.
February 15th Tampa Bay Rays Camp Notes
Tampa Bay Rays Attendance, Money, Revenue, Ect.
B.J. Upton May Hit Leadoff
FanFest Reaction Open Thread and More
Guess Who's Running for Mayor!
Joe Maddon on 2009
Rays in the New York Times, Again
Guide Update
Smart Money
Return of the Tampa Bay Rays Hit Show
Tampa Bay Rays Will Select 30th in 2009 MLB Draft
Rays 2008 Outfielders by wRAA/UZR
DRB Season Preview Chat
Your 2009 Tampa Bay Rays Spring Schedule
Your 2009 Tampa Bay Rays Spring Roster
Brian Shouse Officially Signs With Rays; Juan Salas DFA
Rays Single-Game Ticket Sale Dates Announced
2009 AL Preview: Boston Red Sox
Updated 2008 Rays Win Values
Joe Nelson Knows Nothing About Dan Wheeler's Pitching
B.J. Upton's Shoulder Update, David Price Is Ready To Battle, And Perrotto Chats Rays
2009 Pre-Spring Training Expectations
The 2010 Payroll
We're Now on Twitter
Akinori Iwamura is Gold at Turning Double Plays and You Shall Not Run on B.J. Upton
Worst Individual Bullpen Seasons in Rays History
Covering the Hammel Toe
2009 AL Preview: New York Yankees
Dewon Brazelton for Sean Burroughs Otherwise Known as the Birth of a Front Office
Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest Autograph Schedule
Rays Close to Extension With Willy Aybar
Dioner Navarro Arbitration Results
Friendly Note
2009 AL Preview: Toronto Blue Jays
Witch Hunts Are Fun!
Elbow Surgery To Keep Bradford Out 3-4 Months
Ensberg Deal Official
2009 AL Preview: Baltimore Orioles
Top Pitching Prospects Evaluated
Rays Add John McLaren, Again
The Florida Rays
I Love Bullpen Casserole!
Former Rays Involved in Coaching
Rays Bullpen=Weakness?
DRaysBay Season Preview Update
Rays Add Winston Abreu
2009 AL Preview: Detroit Tigers
Good Question
More Framework for a Matt Garza Extension
I'm Having a Scott Kazmir Related Relapse
Links and Such
2009 AL Previews: Chicago White Sox
DRaysBay Chat
2009 AL Previews: Seattle Mariners
Tomorrow: DRB Chat
Derek Rodriguez, Tampa Bay Rays Season Ticket Sales
"The Next Rays"
2009 Preview: Oakland Athletics
James Shields vs. John Smoltz At Age 26
2009 AL Preview: Kansas City Royals
Rays to Sign Morgan Ensberg
2009 AL Previews: Minnesota Twins
Not So Fun Fact About Scott Kazmir
Fun Fact About the 2006 Rays Rotation
2009 AL Previews: Texas Rangers
Fun With Spray Charts: Carlos Pena, Pat Burrell, and Evan Longoria
Baseball America's Rays Top 30(31, really)
Rays Sign Brandon Chaves
2009 AL Preview: Cleveland Indians
Rays Houdinis
2009 AL Previews: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
PECOTA is Out
Pick 30

January - 2009

Rays To Sign Brian Shouse?
Rays Pursuing Brian Shouse
It's Preview Time (Yay)
A Thought on The Reserve Catcher
Getting Familiar: Jeremy Hellickson, Heath Rollins, Ryan Reid and Neal Frontz
Getting Familiar: Alex Cobb, Austin Hinkle, Justin Garcia and JESSE DARCY!
The Brignac Table
An Interview With Rob Neyer
DRB Suggestion Thread
Because We Probably Need a Scott Kazmir Thread
Contract Comparisons: Matt Garza & Ubaldo Jimenez
Willy Aybar's Arbitration Value, Or How Many Pairs of Apple Bottom Jeans Can 105k Net You?
Community Projection: Relief Pitchers
So, Minor League Defensive Stats
Dioner Navarro's Arbitration Hearing: Feb 9th
Getting Familiar: Nick Barnese, Shane Dyer, Matt Gorgen and More
Getting Familiar: Fronk, Nowak, Hughes, and Vogt
Rays Sign Rayner Oliveros
The DRaysBay Stats Guide
Getting Familiar: Matthew Moore, Albert Suarez and Others
The DRaysBay Meme Guide
Reid Brignac's Calling Card Used to Read "Cajun God"
Three Weeks Til Camp
USA Today and Bullpens
Rays Pitchers and Strikeouts per 100 Pitches
More on Arbitration and Dioner Navarro
Matt Silverman Speaks on Region
Rays Projected OBP
You Shall Not Run on Bossman
Dear Mr. Dombrowski
Drafting and the Rays
Fair Value For Navarro
Middle Relievers Are Overrated
Rays > Cardinals
Rays Set to Persuade Kazmir
Verducci Compares Hamels/Shields
Arbitration Thread
About Arbitration
The Rays on WBC Provisional Rosters
Fun with Pitcher WAR Pt. 2
O's Extend Markakis; Quick Upton Comparison
More Fun with Binomial Distribution
Community Projections: Starting Pitchers
Dan Wheeler Needs to Smooth Talk Lady Luck Again
Giving Away Draft Picks for Mediocre Veterans is Silly
Congrats to Friedman
Post-Balfour Payroll Update
Money In The Bank Pt.6
Rays Sign Lance Cormier
Community Projections: Perez/Kapler
Rays Re-Sign Balfour, Avoid Arbitration
Community Projections: Dioner Navarro
Beckham Invited to Major League Camp
Money In the Bank Pt. 5
More on Dan Wheeler
Ray Sign Two More to Minor League Deals
Rays Re-Sign Gross, Avoid Arbitration
Rays Unveil "New" Jersey
Community Projection: Position Player PT
Making A Move: Bradford or Wheeler?
Todd Greene Officially Hired
The Rays and the World Baseball Classic
Money In The Bank Pt. 4
Fred McGriff Fun Fact
Joe Maddon
Fun with Pitcher WAR
Carl Last Year
So...Kapler
Kapler Rumor/Kapler Signs with Rays
So Before Anyone Mentions Michael Young
That Eric Hinske?
DRB: Weekly Recap
A Few Early Projections Are Out
Rays Claim Dewon Day
MLB Releases Report on 2008 Drug Testing
Best Individual Moments Part II
In The News: Hinske, Burrell, Gomes....
More Average Talk
Community Projections: Gabraham Gross
The Rays Discover Walks
A Few Words on Gabe Kapler
Normandin on Rays Defense
Sonnanstine vs. Radke At Age 25
Community Projections: Carlos Pena
Farewell Rocco
Sonnanstine Is Slicker Than Your Average
Best Individual Moments
Community Projections: Pat Burrell
Bullpen Arms Race
Burrell in 2010
Rays Sign Randy Choate and Julio DePaula
Projecting the Pitchers
Payroll Update
Burrell Wrap
Perspective
In Case You Were Wondering...
BBTF on Burrell Deal
Smart Teams v. Less Smart Teams
Projecting the Position Players
Let Me Upgrade You
Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal
Average != Bad
Even More On Bobby Abreu
Joe Maddon is a Good Person
More DH Talk
Evaluating Abreu
About Today
Last Call for DH Preferences/Bets
Todd Greene!
Regarding Jersey Number 12
See Craw Hit, See Craw Run
Money In The Bank Pt. 3
One Last Look At 2008

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