Rays Notes: Justin Upton Traded to Braves, The Rays’ Chances for Michael Bourn
Breaking news just now is that the Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Justin Upton from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Here’s the full trade. Arizona Diamondbacks trade OF Justin Upton and 3B Chris…Read More
Rays Notes: Dan Johnson Could Return, Rays Just Miss on Schierholtz, Rays-Royals Trade Coming Together?
Rays fans will never forget the contributions that Dan Johnson gave to the Rays in 2010 and 2011, most notably his legendary home run in Game 162. Now, Johnson could be coming back. Johnson, who was recently…Read More
The Rays Have to Sign Dan Johnson Again
Problem: the Rays have no real first basemen on their 40-man roster right now. Solution: Dan Johnson? Believe it or not, Dan Johnson hit just .168 in 259 plate appearances with the Rays. But it was most…Read More
Ticket To The Trop: Game 162 Landing
It has been a week since the Rays’ 2012 season ended, where Evan Longoria had another memorable game 162. As he belted three solo home runs in the final night to lead the Rays to a 4-1 victory over…Read More
Rays Notes: Evan Longoria, Dan Johnson, Game 162, B.J. Upton, Fernando Rodney
The Rays ended their 2012 season on a near-perfect note. Evan Longoria slammed 3 home runs, B.J. Upton singled in what could be his final at-bat as a Tampa Bay Ray, Jeremy Hellickson was sharp, and Fernando…Read More
Still Can’t Comprehend Dan Johnson
In 2011 for the Tampa Bay Rays, Dan Johnson hit 2 home runs and drove in 4. On April 8th, the Rays were…Read More
The Undercards: Braulio Lara, Stone Crabs 1-Hit Lakeland
Only the Rays organization could have a pitcher allow 1 hit through 7 innings and leave in line for…Read More
The Undercards: Pitching, Pitching, Pitching
Realizing that “Minor League Recap” is far too generic, we’ll call this feature “The…Read More
Rays News and Notes: Dan Johnson Moves On
There was some more signing news today, as Dan Johnson moved on from the Rays, signing a minor league…Read More
Bulls Closing in on Playoffs
With the International League regular season coming to a close, the Durham Bulls squeaked out a 4-3…Read More
Rays Colored Glasses: An Amazing Comeback for First Win of the Year
Date: April 8, 2011 A: Chicago White Sox Attendance: 20,199 Rays (1-6) 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 5 9 10 1 White…Read More
Rays Colored Glasses: How Desmond Jennings Will Affect First Base
Lending some of my own personal insight into Ben’s previous post, Dan Johnson should be released.…Read More
Rays Colored Glasses: What’s a Guy Gotta Do?
Ok, I’ll admit that I have a hard time arguing with the way the Rays’ management has put…Read More
The 2011 Season Simulation
We are currently in the day-and-age of technology. Anyone who says that they don’t have a cell…Read More
Rays sign Dan Johnson
So while Andrew Friedman and the Winter meetings are quiet so far, the Rays made one move today. They…Read More
Rays options at 1st base
One of the biggest needs the Rays have in the off-season is to find a DH or first baseman. The Rays…Read More









