Fernando Rodney

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Winter League Update: Mexico Outlasts Dominican Republic in 18-Inning Classic to Win Championship

That was something missing from the Caribbean Series. There were 6 games in a round-robin format between the 4 teams, and the team with the best record after those 6 games was declared champion. But a…Read More

Will the Tampa Bay Rays Extend Fernando Rodney?

Fernando Rodney is coming off a season for the record books, dominating hitters to the tune a 0.60 ERA in 74.2 innings pitched in 2012. It was a season that seemingly came entirely out of nowhere- his…Read More

What Can the Rays Expect From Fernando Rodney in 2013?

At this time last year, Fernando Rodney was not guaranteed anything. Having signed with the Rays on January 4th, he was told that he would compete for the closer role, but that was all. After all, Kyle…Read More

Winter Leagues Update: Rodney Blows Save, But Dominican Republic Rallies to Beat Mexico

In the playoffs, anything can happen- and you have to be ready for it. The best players falter, the unknowns suddenly come on strong, and as a team you have to be able to survive the momentum swings and…Read More

Rays Notes: Scott Kazmir Confident in Return to MLB, Rodney Believes Extension Is Coming Soon

You have to go back to 2008 to remember the last time Scott Kazmir was ever the pitcher Rays fans grew accustomed to seeing as he blew away opposing hitters like no Rays pitcher before him, blossoming…Read More

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Winter Leagues Update: Fernando Rodney, Electric Dominican Bullpen Shut Down Puerto Rico

In just a few weeks, the World Baseball Classic will begin, with some of the best players from all over…Read More

Rays Notes: Travis Hafner Chooses Yankees Over Rays, Rodney Situation Cleared Up, Lou Pinella

This offseason, the Rays would up re-signing Luke Scott to fill their designated hitter vacancy. But…Read More

Rays Notes: The Fernando Rodney Extension That Wasn’t, Title XX-B Free Agents

Rays fans got quite a surprise on Wednesday night when Fernando Rodney told the Dominican newspaper El…Read More

The Undercards: Nine Rays Duke It Out as Escogido Edges Cibaenas in 11 Innings

Something pretty crazy about Winter Ball is teammates going up against each other. When both players…Read More

The Undercards: Fernando Rodney has Rough Appearance, Feliciano Provides Offense

After the dominant season that Fernando Rodney had last year, it would have made sense if he took the…Read More

Rays Notes: Five Rays Named to World Baseball Classic Rosters, Uniform Numbers

With baseball no longer in the Olympics, the World Baseball Classic is the only time every four years…Read More

Rays Notes: Fernando Rodney to Pitch in World Baseball Classic, Another Positive Drug Test

The World Baseball Classic is an entirely different experience compared to wait players are used to.…Read More

The Undercards: Fernando Rodney Stays Untouchable in Winter Ball Debut

Greatness is awfully hard to achieve, let alone sustain. Fernando Rodney was able to do that over the…Read More

A Tale Of Two Bullpens

It seems as though every offseason, virtually every team is attempting to upgrade their bullpen. With…Read More

Rays Notes: Fernando Rodney Named Closer of the Year, Nelson Hired As Assistant Hitting Coach

Fernando Rodney was downright unbelievable in 2012, delivering a 0.60 ERA, a 76-15 strikeout to walk…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays in MVP Vote, How Marlins Affect Rays Stadium Talks, Rays Covet Wil Myers?

The 2012 Most Valuable Players awards and the NL award passed without much controversy as Buster Posey…Read More

Rays Notes: Price or Rodney for Cy Young?, Jose Molina, Ticket Prices, Will Rhymes, J.P. Howell

The day has finally come. Tonight we will find out whether Rays lefty David Price will take home the…Read More

Ticket To The Trop: A Kingdom For K’s

With the Rays picking up James Shields’ and Fernando Rodney’s club option for 2013 and Jeremy Hellickson…Read More

Rays Notes: Rodney Coming Back, Scott’s Option Declined, AFL Rising Stars Game

The Rays’ had a few more decisions to make on Wednesday and decided to keep fireballing right-hander…Read More

Fernando Rodney Named AL Comeback Player and Delivery Man of the Year

It was hard to watch Fernando Rodney pitch in 2011. The former fire-balling closer for the Tigers simply…Read More