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The Rays’ Defensive Mastery Is Back
It seems funny that the day I write this, Carlos Pena and Jose Molina collide on a foul popup to let it drop in for an error on Pena. But that was just an aberration. The bigger aberration, though, was…Read More
Game 112: Matthew Joyce Leads Offensive Explosion As Rays Win 12-6
The Tampa Bay Rays jumped out to an early 8-1 lead, holding on to a 12-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Matthew Joyce kicked off the scoring with a two run home run in the top of the first, and…Read More
Should Jose Lobaton Be The Rays Starting Catcher?
The catcher position has been a black hole offensively for much of this season for the Tampa Bay Rays. Jose Molina, the default starter, has posted a truly awful .189/.247/.296 batting line, with 11 walks…Read More
The “Real” First Rays: 1997 Orlando Rays
After looking at one possibility for the “Real First Rays” yesterday, today we’ll look at another candidate, the 1997 Orlando Rays. The Sun Rays were the first time ever to have “Rays”…Read More
Could the Rays Acquire George Kottaras?
Because of the Rays’ current catcher situation, every time a catcher is put on the market, we have to at least check in on him. The Brewers recently designated for assignment backup catcher George…Read More
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Rays Notes: Price, Molina, Joyce
Some quick but exciting notes surrounding yesterday’s Rays-Indians game, a crisp 6-0 win for the…Read More
Compared To His Stats, Derek Shelton Is Doing Pretty Good
Hitting coaches can only be so much better than they were as players. Is that true? Maybe, probably not.…Read More
Game 65: Rays Fall 4-3 to Marlins in 15 Despite Allowing Just 1 ER
Bad defense stings. You do everything you can to try to overcome it, but sometimes, even most of the…Read More
Game 59: Zobrist Breaks Out With 2 HRs, Moore K’s 9 as Rays Thump Marlins
Some days everything goes right. Saturday was not one of those days for the Rays. But it was pretty darn…Read More
Rays Defense Recipe For Disaster?
The Tampa Bay Rays have come to be known as that scrappy small market club that, despite a seemingly…Read More
Game 30: Homers Rain Down as Yankees Hold on to beat Rays
The problem with James Shields is his dependence on his changeup. When Shields changeup is working, he…Read More
Game 25: Rays Overcome Rough First Inning, Win 5-4
The bottom third of the lineup went 5-11 with a double, a home run, and 4 RBI as the Rays fought back…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 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
Ivan Rodriguez Retires as Rays Uninterested
The AP and other outlets have reported that 14-time All-Star, 13-time Gold Glover, and future Hall of…Read More
RCG Rays 2012 Season Preview: Jose Lobaton
The Rays acquired Jose Molina this offseason- not exactly a high profile offensive catcher. Molina will…Read More
RCG Rays 2012 Season Preview: Jose Molina
I can’t believe I’m about to spend over 1000 words talking about Jose Molina‘s offense.…Read More
The Importance of the Stopgap
Every team in baseball wants to have a premium player at every position. Unfortunately, we know that…Read More
Scouting Notes From Spring Training: The Newcomers
The Rays had a very interesting offseason, signing a few players and making a couple trades. Who are…Read More
What’s Important Now: Spring Opener
Gone by the wayside are my Rays News and Notes pieces. With games upon us, it is time to start my What’s…Read More
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