I’ve had a few days to digest the Rays’ new ticket and parking strategy. First, let me say that I get it. I understand why they want to overprice weekend Yankees and Red Sox games. But, I also have questions. Are they making their pricing plan too confusing for the casual fan? I mean, you [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Rays Ticket and Parking Plans
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays NewsTags: parking, tickets
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Mets Salivating over Carl Crawford
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Crawford, Gold Glove, Mets
It seems that one team, or at least one team’s fans, are outwardly excited about the opportunity to latch on to Carl Crawford. There’s been a lot of buzz recently about whether the Mets have a chance to sign him if, and according to one blog, when, the Rays decline CC’s option. I’ll get to [...]
What Does The Signing of Gabe Kapler Mean for the Rays?
Posted: 28th October 2009 by Devon Rogers in Hot StoveTags: Jennings, Joyce, Kapler
The Rays resigning of Gabe Kapler leaves me asking why? Why do the Rays need him when Ruggiano or Perez can play the same role as him for less money? Why would the Rays need Kapler on their roster? This signing most likely means that Gabe Gross will not be resigned. This also most likely [...]
There’s growing opinion that the Rays will opt to pick up Akinori Iwamura’s option, and then trade him to a team in need of a second baseman, such as the Dodgers or Mariners. The move comes with some risk, as the option is $4.85 million for the 2010 season. But, Rotoworld.com, citing Sanspo.com speculates that [...]
The Rays – Never Enough Credit
Posted: 23rd October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays of the PastTags: 2008 ALCS, Garza, Price
This afternoon, I had ESPN Radio’s Colin Cowherd on while driving home from work. He was closing his show and talking about the Angels-Yankees series and was talking about how great a Sunday night game 7 would be. He made a point, emphasized his point by repeating it a couple of times, that a [...]
What Will 2010 Ticket Prices Be?
Posted: 23rd October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays NewsTags: attendance, Season Tickets, Ticket Prices
Look for an announcement on ticket prices coming soon. I’m sure it won’t be a surprise to anyone when they increase again. What’s another couple of bucks a game, right? It probably won’t be reported, but it will be interesting to know how season ticket renewals fare this year. Many season ticket holders from 2009 [...]
When you first look at it, most people will see the name Derek Shelton and ask who he is. Per the Heater, Shelton has been the Indians hitting coach for the last 5 seasons and was let go with when Eric Wedge was released. The concerning part is the Indians offense struggled last season. The [...]
The Moves of Last Off-Season
Posted: 20th October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Gomes, Joyce, Nelson
Within just a matter of days, the 2009-2010 roster will begin to take shape. All we need now is for the playoffs to move along and the hot stove league to heat up. For now, I’m ready to look ahead by looking back at last off-season. November, 2008 – The off-season started off slowly with [...]
Rays 2010 Lineup and Roster Beginning to Take Shape?
Posted: 17th October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Joyce, Rodriguez, Zobrist
According to St. Petersburg Times Rays’ beat writer Marc Topkin, there’s belief that the Rays are toying some lineup ideas for the 2010 season. In an article about Sean Rodriguez, the main player returned to the Rays for Scott Kazmir, the Rays are considering “playing S-Rod at second against left-handed pitchers with switch-hitting Ben [...]