This is the debut of a monthly article the RoR Rountable. Here’s how the article works. Jeff, PTown and myself will all answer the same Rays question. The readers (you guys) are encouraged to answer the question yourself in a comment. Here it goes. Who will be the key player for the Rays in 2009 [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Rise of the Rays Rountable:November
Posted: 30th November 2008 by Devon Rogers in Active Ex-RaysTags: Active Ex-Rays, BJ, debut, Navi, Price, ROR roundtable
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Offseason GM Move Contest
Posted: 28th November 2008 by Devon Rogers in Active Ex-Rays, Hot StoveTags: Active Ex-Rays, Contest
The Rays are off to their usual ridiculously slow start to the offseason. All they’ve accomplished so far is they have released a great bullpen guy in Trever Miller, and added three to the 40 man. I have gotten a lot of time to think since there is no Rays news to talk about. It [...]
There has been a lot going around that the Rays could be interested in Milton Bradley. He would be the DH we would be looking for and unlike Cliff Floyd, he can play outfield. I think he is just what he is looking for. He hits for power. He hits for contact.
A look at Albert Whitted Airport
Posted: 20th November 2008 by Jeff Booth in Active Ex-RaysTags: Albert Whitted Airport, new ballpark
The St. Pete Times is bringing up Albert Whitted Airport as a possible ballpark site. Nobody in the Rays org has seriously entertained this. From what I understand, the idea of doing anything with Albert Whitted Airport besides an airport is extremely touchy. As someone who doesn’t live in St. Pete, I think I can [...]
Say it Ain’t So!!!!
Posted: 18th November 2008 by Devon Rogers in Active Ex-RaysTags: Active Ex-Rays, BOOOOO, firings, magrane, raymond
The Rays have fired Kelly Frank, who plays Raymond, for no apparent reason. http://blogs.tampabay.com/rays/ Performer Kelly Frank, the woman who perfected Raymond’s trademark butt shimmy, said she does not know why she was fired Monday after five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. “I’m just as confused as everyone else,” she said. “I really didn’t [...]
So, the story comes to us that the Rays are increasing most single-game ticket prices, including a new sub-premium “Marquee” price class for eleven Saturday games. But they are including a steeper discount for season tickets, in hopes of drawing more seat contracts. I am trying to piece together information as I can find it, [...]
Winter Ball Update
Posted: 17th November 2008 by PTownFan in UncategorizedTags: Rays Winter League Update
The Rays Organization is well represented in the Winter Leagues. A dozen position players and ten pitchers are hitting and hurling in the Arizona, Dominican, Mexican Pacific, Puerto Rican, and Venezuelan Leagues. Rise Of The Rays will keep you up to date… who is where, who’s hot, and who’s not. First, at look at the Arizona Fall [...]
2009 Preview Series: The Starters
Posted: 17th November 2008 by Devon Rogers in Active Ex-Rays, UncategorizedTags: Active Ex-Rays, bgj, Davis, garz, kaz, money price, rotation, Sonny
Here is the first of a 5 part series on a look ahead to next year. It will provide analysis as well as a prediction on how the staff will look. The 2009 Rotation: 1. James Shields- Our only PROVEN ace (spot will likely be taken over by Price down the road) 2. Scott Kazmir 3. [...]