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RCG Discussion: Has Jeff Niemann Appeared in His Last Game for the Rays?

One of my favorite parts about this site has been the opportunity to interact with great commenters who really know what they’re talking about. Usually I like to take an excellent comment and turn…Read More

Why Did the Attempted Conversion of Rays’ Jeff Niemann to Relief Turn Out So Disastrous?

It happened so fast we didn’t even know what had hit us. Jeff Niemann was heading to the Rays’ bullpen after losing the Rays’ 5th starter competition, but before he appeared in a single…Read More

Jeff Niemann Set for Shoulder Surgery, Puts Rays’ Pitching Success in Perspective

Injuries to our favorite sports players are a unique phenomenon that we encounter in our lives. For many things, it’s relatively clear to us how good people are at something- I’m a bad cook,…Read More

Rays’ Jeff Niemann Hits DL With Shoulder Soreness, Brandon Gomes Called Up

The Rays kept making excuses. Jeff Niemann‘s velocity was down, but he was just taking a little extra time rounding himself into form into spring. We were skeptical, but we wanted to believe the…Read More

With Chris Archer Ready for Primetime, Rays’ 5th Starter Decision Will Soon Be Irrelevant

The Rays’ starting rotation has been finalized: David Price, Jeremy Hellickson, Roberto Hernandez, Matt Moore, and Alex Cobb. We are days away from Opening Day, and the Rays appear ready for the season…Read More

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To What Extent Did Jeff Niemann’s Trade Value Affect The Rays’ 5th Starter Decision?

The competition stretched the entirety of spring training, but the Rays finally made their decision,…Read More

Breaking News: Rays Name Roberto Hernandez 5th Starter, Send Jeff Niemann to Bullpen

Allowing 9 runs on 11 hits in his last spring start was not exactly the final impression that Roberto…Read More

Roberto Hernandez v. Jeff Niemann – The Battle to Start for the Rays

With under a week before the season is slated to begin, there is really only one major question surrounding…Read More

What’s In A Name? The Tampa Bay Rays Should Name Roberto Hernandez Their Fifth Starter

When the Tampa Bay Rays signed Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, it was a typical…Read More

Who Should Be The Rays’ 5th Starter, Jeff Niemann or Roberto Hernandez?

Spring training is drawing to a close, and the Rays’ Opening Day roster is set. Jose Lobaton was…Read More

Jeff Niemann Has Excellent Outing in Rays Loss to Blue Jays

Following the rough start from Roberto Hernandez on Tuesday, Wednesday’s outing from Jeff Niemann…Read More

Will The Rays Be Playoff Contenders In 2013?

With less than a week until the Rays’ Opening Day, there’s nothing better than the promise of a new…Read More

Longoria, Zobrist Have Big Days But Pitching Collapses as Rays Fall to Orioles and Pirates

Split-squad games always make things crazy. Not only do fans have two games they’re trying to keep…Read More

Does Jeff Niemann’s Start Being Delayed Mean Anything for His Future With the Rays?

When David Price appeared in a rain-drenched minor league game the other day, we saw that even if few…Read More

Could the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays Make a Trade Involving Jeff Niemann?

Recently, it was reported that the Texas Rangers are searching for help in their starting rotation. Amongst…Read More

Missed Catch Violation Leads to Rays Win

In one of the weirder endings to see in spring training, the Rays pulled out a win against Baltimore…Read More

Instant Reaction: Time for the Rays To Get Worried About Jeff Niemann

Competing for the Rays fifth starter job this spring are right-handers Jeff Niemann and Roberto Hernandez. Both…Read More

Rays Notes: Pressure on Jeff Niemann As He Starts for the Rays Vs. Orioles

Even though he’s 30 years old now, the Rays continue to see in Jeff Niemann flashes of the pitcher…Read More

Jeff Niemann Strong, Desmond Jennings OK, and Offense Surging as Rays Blow Out Phillies

Spring training final scores can be exceedingly misleading- in the Rays’ 15-7 win on Saturday,…Read More

Jeremy Hellickson Sharp, Chris Gimenez Stays Hot, But Rays Fall 5-1 to Red Sox

With James Shields gone, the Rays are going to have to make up his innings, and that is likely going…Read More