The Rays picked up a must win game last night in New York. After the rain delay, the Rays were able to pour it on to the Yankees to pick up the win. Wade Davis was only able to pitch 2 1/3 innings before the delay knocked him out, but he was pitching well, allowing [...]
Archive for September, 2010
What’s Important Now: Magic Number Down to 5
Posted: 23rd September 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important Now0
What’s Important Now: Rays vs. Yankees, Needing a Win
Posted: 22nd September 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowAfter two disappointing losses, the Rays really need to comeback and pick up a win tonight in the Bronx. The Rays still could leave New York only .5 games back if they win the next two. The Rays magic number is down to 6 with yet another Red Sox loss. The Rays have a chance to [...]
Where Has the Starting Pitching Gone?
Posted: 21st September 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays NewsTags: David Price, James Shields, Jeiff Niemann, Matt Garza, Wade Davis
[picappgallerysingle id="9502423"]At this point, the Rays have David Price. The Rays will need a minimum of three starting pitchers when they go into the playoffs. At this point, the Rays have David Price. Matt Garza is struggling. James Shields is inconsistently bad. Wade Davis shows promise, I think. Jeff Niemann’s season just might be a [...]
What’s Important Now: Rays Need Next Three
Posted: 21st September 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowAfter last night’s tough loss, the Rays now need to win the next three if they want to escape New York with the division lead. The Rays need at least two of the three to keep it close. Last night’s game was tough, as Matt Garza made a rough start once again for the Rays [...]
What’s Important Now: Tough Loss
Posted: 20th September 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowWhen will it be enough to send Jeff Niemann away? How many games does he have to lose? It is tough to watch him and Joe Maddon is too stubborn to do anything about it. The Rays need to consider starting Hellickson again, because in the middle of a division race, you can’t afford to [...]
What’s Important Now: Magic Number Down to 8
Posted: 19th September 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowThe Rays picked up the win in an extra inning thriller last night. The game ended on a walk off error as Willy Aybar was out with a good throw, but the throw was bad, so the Rays were able to win. With the Rays win and the Red Sox loss, the Rays magic number [...]
Rays Farm Report – Durham vs Columbus – Game 4
Posted: 18th September 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Chris Richard, Elliot Johnson, Paul Phillips
Columbus Clippers 13, Durham Bulls 2 – Columbus wins the series 3-1 After winning a record-breaking 88 wins during the regular season, the Bulls couldn’t hold it together to win the 2010 Governor’s Cup. Starter Paul Phillips lasted only 1 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and four runs. After that, the bullpen crew continued to [...]
What’s Important Now: Angels vs. Rays: Game 1
Posted: 17th September 2010 by Devon Rogers in What's Important NowThe Rays will open up an important weekend series against the Angels tonight at the Trop. Just about any other year, this would be a matchup of contenders, but the Angels have flopped this year, falling fast to the Rangers. The Rays will have a tough matchup tonight, with the Halos sending Dan Haren to [...]
Rays Farm Report – Durham vs. Columbus – Game 3
Posted: 17th September 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays Farm ReportTags: Alex Cobb, Elliot Johnson, Leslie Anderson, Winston Abreu
Durham Bulls 3, Columbus Clippers 2 – Columbus leads the series 2-1 The Bulls fought off elimination with a walk-off sacrifice fly by Leslie Anderson that scored Elliot Johnson in the ninth inning to win this one 3-2. Starter Alex Cobb lasted only four innings, allowing no runs on three hits and three walks. RJ [...]
Could Dan Johnson Force an Interesting Decision?
Posted: 16th September 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays NewsTags: carlos peña, Dan Johnson
[picappgallerysingle id="8968302"]If the playoffs started in a few days, and you had to choose a left-handed hitting first baseman, who would you choose? Would it be Carlos Pena, the veteran who has done so much for the Rays over the past few years? Or, would it be Dan Johnson? Carlos Pena is struggling. Has [...]