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Rays Notes: Joe Maddon, Matt Moore, Chris Archer, Bowling Green Hot Rods

Things could have gone completely different for Joe Maddon in his managerial career. Scott Miller of CBS Sports wrote about how Joe Maddon was going to be mentored by Sparky Anderson, who the Angels were…Read More

Rays Notes: Maddon, Valentine Go At It, Sean Rodriguez Situation Explained

Things got interesting on Wednesday as Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine and Rays managed Joe Maddon has some back and forth jibber-jabber. Valentine was getting questioned by the Boston media about coming…Read More

Joe Maddon And The Importance of Walking

It’s frustrating to walk. Our natural inclination is to do everything we can to make things happen. But sometimes, that isn’t the right approach. We have to just take what we’re given…Read More

Rays Notes: First Half Ends as Rays Look to the Future

The first half of the 2012 season has not gone according to plan in any way or shape. Injuries have struck and this team has been as inconsistent as any team in baseball. But the Rays managed to effectively…Read More

Rays Notes: International Signings, Matsui, Maddon, Fuld

There was big news for the Rays on the international signing front as they signed three prospects: 16 year old right-hander Jose Mujica for 1 million dollars out of Venezuela, fellow 16 year old RHP Deivy…Read More

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Rays Notes: Strange Things are Happening

No, we’re not talking about the losing streak. There are some pretty crazy things that have happened…Read More

Rays Notes: Scott Kazmir, Joel Peralta, “Throwbacks”

Wednesday was a crazy day in terms of news in the Rays organization. News was real, news was fake, news…Read More

For Rich Thompson This Is Heaven, Not St. Pete

Prior to last Wednesday’s Rays-Red Sox game, Rich Thompson was as close to a modern day Moonlight Graham as…Read More

Potential Replacements for Jeff Niemann Present Opportunities

Tampa was bit again with the injury bug on Monday, as Jeff Niemann sustained a small fracture in his…Read More

Game 24: Matt Moore Strikes Out Seven as Rays Win 3-1

The Rays beat the Mariners on Tuesday night with a solid performance from Matt Moore, and strong bullpen…Read More

Game 21: Texas’ Offense Proves to be Too Potent for Tampa

In Friday night’s game, the Rays and Rangers put on a hitting display; unfortunately the Rangers were…Read More

Game 16: Tampa Takes Series from Minnesota to Improve to 9-7

The Rays, in their powder blue alternates picked up a 6-2 victory Sunday afternoon, taking their three…Read More

Game 15: B.J. Upton’s Presence Felt as Shields Dominates Again

James Shields looked great again on Saturday evening, as the Rays beat the Twins 4-1 thanks to a timely…Read More

A Healthy Upton Looks to Continue His Strong September 2011 into 2012

On Friday night, the last piece of the Rays’ offensive puzzle will be put into place. B.J. Upton has…Read More

Carlos Pena’s “Home” Coming Off to a Welcoming Start

The Rays signing of Carlos Pena this offseason for $7.25 million has been well worth the money so far.…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays Claim Power-hitting 1B Brandon Allen

Per Mark Topkin, the Rays have claimed first baseman Brandon Allen from the Oakland Athletics. Allen…Read More

Where Has the Rays’ Speed Gone?

The Rays are 5-6. They aren’t playing as well as they have the potential to be playing early in…Read More

Game 10: Rays Walk out of Boston with a Win

I’d like to introduce myself as the new Staff Writer for Rays Colored Glasses. My name is Joel…Read More

Utility Players and the Rays

It seems like everyone on the Rays can play everywhere. You have Ben Zobrist, who’s a plus defender…Read More

Ray For a Day

Hey Rays fans! I’m Michael Natelli. You may know me from District On Deck, but today I’m here…Read More