The Rays are in the market for a hitting coach. How about throwing Rod Carew’s name into the mix? Nothing like bringing one of the game’s best hitters in to work with the Rays young batters. And, Carew and Joe Maddon have worked together in the Angels organization, so they have history. But, he [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Anyone Think Rod Carew Would Still Want to Coach?
Posted: 16th October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Carew, Maddon, Upton
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2009 Offseason Preview: Relief Pitchers
Posted: 15th October 2009 by Devon Rogers in Offseason PreviewDown to the last one, the relief pitchers. Relief pitching may be the one place, other than catchers, that needs the most work. Dan Wheeler, Lance Cormier and JP Howell should be staying. Andy Sonnanstine will probably get a spot as well.Beyond that, not much is known. As I have said, one of the starting pitchers should [...]
2009 Offseason Preview: Starting Pitching
Posted: 14th October 2009 by Devon Rogers in Offseason PreviewTags: Davis, Garza, Hellickson, Niemann, Price, Shields
The Rays have a lot of decisions to make about their starting pitching situation. The Rays have 6 starters competing for a 5 man rotation. The Rays could always go to a 6 man rotation, but in the most likely case, one of the 6 will become a closer. Then, you just have to decide [...]
Gregg Zaun – Really Wants to Be Back
Posted: 14th October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays NewsTags: Davis, Price, Zaun
Gregg Zaun was a guest on Toronto’s Fan 590 yesterday and couldn’t have been more positive on his short time with the Tampa Bay Rays. “First class all the way. It was amazing to me to see the difference in the way the organization treats their players.” And, he’s very optimistic about the Rays’ future: [...]
Rough Opening Day for Rays’ Arizona Fall League Players
Posted: 13th October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Ashley, Phillips, Rollins
Heath Rollins and Nevin Ashley rough starts in Arizona this afternoon. Rollins pitched an inning of relief , allowing five runs on four hits and a walk while Ashley got the start at catcher and was 1 for 4 with two strikeouts as well as two passed balls defensively. All was not lost, as reliever [...]
Rays Minor League Transactions
Posted: 13th October 2009 by Devon Rogers in Hot StoveTags: Hernandez, Joe Dillon, Nelson
Baseball America has a list of the first minor league transactions. Three players have been granted free agency. Joe Nelson, Michel Hernandez, and Joe Dillon have been granted minor league free agency. The Rays can still get these guys back by resigning them, though. The Rays may choose to bring back Hernandez, since he has performed decently at [...]
The Sunday Papers – Interest in Carl and BJ
Posted: 11th October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveDrew Sharpe in the Detroit Free Press talks about the Tigers willingness to spend and the temptation to go after Carl Crawford. Unfortunately for him, he’s factually incorrect in his piece. “…who wouldn’t want Carl Crawford? The Tampa Bay outfielder could become a highly sought-after free agent if he declines his option for next season. [...]
2009 Offseason Preview: Outfield
Posted: 11th October 2009 by Devon Rogers in Offseason PreviewTags: CC, Gabes, Jennings, Joyce, Upton, Zobrist
There are a lot of questions surrounding the Rays outfield situation. Will Carl Crawford be signed long term? Will BJ Upton be on the team at the start of next season? Can Ben Zobrist give the Rays another outstanding season? Is Desmond Jennings ready? What about Matt Joyce? I would have to say BJ will [...]
2009 Offseason Preview: Third Base/ Shortstop
Posted: 10th October 2009 by Devon Rogers in UncategorizedThere is not much to say about the third base position for the Rays. Evan Longoria has it locked up for the foreseeable future and we have good backups. There is not much to say about the third base position, so onto the depth chart: 2010 Third Base Depth Chart: 1. Evan Longoria 2. Willy [...]
Ten Questions for 2010
Posted: 9th October 2009 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Hellickson, Jennings, Maddon
I won’t try to answer these today, but here are ten questions facing the Rays as the season comes to a close: Who’s here today that won’t be here in February? Who do the Rays need to return to the playoffs? What does the outfield look like next Spring? Joe Maddon will be back. What [...]