As we all know by now the Rays have had their fair share of offensive troubles this year, and it showed in the 4-2 loss last night. They are still somehow the best team in baseball, but the offense has looked lethargic in many games this season. The Rays will hope to pick up a [...]
Archive for May, 2010
What’s Important Now: Offense? What Offense?
Posted: 29th May 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important Now0
Rays Farm Report for Friday, May 28
Posted: 29th May 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Cody Cipriano, Jake McGee, Matt Moore
Triple-A Durham Bulls (27-21, 1st place) – beat Rochester 4-2 SS Angel Chavez hit his fifth home run of the season and drove in three runs to lead the Bulls. Chris Richard was 2-3 with a pair of doubles. Starting pitcher Richard De Los Santos allowed ten hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings, [...]
Rays Offense Becoming Offensive
Posted: 28th May 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays NewsTags: carlos peña, Dan Johnson, Desmond Jennings, joe maddon*
[picappgallerysingle id="8523319"]The Rays offense is mediocre. Average at best. The American League average for batting average is .258. The Rays team batting average is .255. The league average for home runs is 45. The Rays have hit 44. They are hovering just below so-so. This hasn’t been more obvious than the past five games, [...]
3 Up / 3 Down – vs. Freddy Garcia
Posted: 28th May 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Fantasy BaseballTags: carlos peña, Hank Blalock, Ryan Shealy
[picappgallerysingle id="8844382"]Up… Hank Blalock – 10-32 with three home runs Carl Crawford – 6-16 with one home run and three SB’s. BJ Upton – 1-3 with a stolen base Down… Carlos Pena – 4-33 with nine strikeouts Jason Bartlett – 0-5 Ben Zobrist – 0-3 And then there’s Durham’s Ryan Shealy. He would look good [...]
Giants Look to Burrell to Fix Hitting Problems?
Posted: 28th May 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Active Ex-RaysTags: Pat Burrell, San Francisco Giants
In a section called “The Splash”, the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that the Giants are discussing a minor league contract with Pat Burrell. I know the Giants are having their share of offensive struggles, but I’m not sure he is their answer. But, the piece sheds at least a little optimism: I realize Burrell [...]
WHat’s Important Now: Rays Get the Win
Posted: 28th May 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowThe Rays got a very important win last night, beating the White Sox, 5 to 1. Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria each hit solo home runs to help in the win. Hank Blalock also drove in 2 on a 1 for 4 showing. Jeff Niemann had a great start, going 8 innings, and allowing 1 [...]
Rays Farm Report for Thursdsay, May 27
Posted: 28th May 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Jeremy Hall, Matt Joyce, Tim Beckham
Triple-A Durham Bulls (26-21, 1st place) – lost to Rochester 4-3 Starter Aneury Rodriguez pitched well, allowing only an unearned run on five hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings. Jason Cromer made his first appearance for the Bulls, walking three batters in 2/3 inning. All three runners eventually scored. Justin Ruggiano drove in [...]
What’s Important Now: Rays vs. White Sox Series Opener
Posted: 27th May 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowThe Rays will open up a four game series against the White Sox tonight. Gavin Floyd will take the hill. Floyd has struggled for the White Sox, going 2-4 with a 6.31 ERA. It is time for the Rays offense to explode after scoring 4 runs in the last 3 games. The Rays will send [...]
Rays Farm Report for Wednesday, May 26
Posted: 27th May 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Leslie Anderson, Matt Joyce, Wilking Rodriguez
Triple-A Durham Bulls (26-20, 1st place) – Durham had an off day The Bulls enter Memorial Day weekend with a 5 1/2 game lead in the South Division of the International League. Double-A Montgomery Biscuits (24-21, 2nd place) – lost to Tennessee 3-0 Biscuits pitching allowed 17 hits in this game, including nine by starter David [...]
With the second consecutive loss last night, the Rays have turned tonight’s game into a must win in order to avoid a sweep. The Rays just had a bad night last night. The pitch that ejected two was a clear ball, and it is rediculous what umps will call these days. There are other ways [...]