Game 44: Josh Lueke Collapse Negates Jake Odorizzi’s Solid Debut as Rays Lose Opener to Toronto
In order to manage in the major leagues, you often have to take leaps of faiths. Joe Maddon and the Rays took two of those with wildly different results. Jake Odorizzi was never going to replace David…Read More
Rays Call Up Josh Luke, Place Brandon Gomes on 15-Day DL
In a move that was pretty much inevitable, the Rays have called up right-hander Josh Lueke from Triple-A, placing Brandon Gomes on the DL with a lat strain in his shoulder in order to make room. The acquisition…Read More
Is It Time for the Rays to Shake Up Their Relief Corps?
At this point, it’s getting impossible to watch. The Rays’ offense has been playing well, getting the Rays out to early leads, but it seems like every time that happens, the Rays bullpen finds…Read More
The Undercards: Alex Colome Rolls, Wil Myers Shows Off the Patience as Bulls Shut Out Tides
No one questions Wil Myers‘ potential- the only question is where he’ll be able to actualize it in the major leagues. The biggest concern is with Myers’ plate discipline after he struck…Read More
An Apology
I recently wrote an article that caused a lot of anger. I have been rightfully criticized for the piece and so in its place, I am leaving this apology and clarification. I have removed the piece because…Read More
Matt Moore Shows Progress But Falls Apart in 4th as Rays Lose 6-2 to Red Sox
Entering 2012, the expectations were sky-high for Matt Moore after he struck out 11 in his first major…Read More
What Will The Rays Do With Josh Lueke?
The Rays are all about maximizing the efficiency of their roster. Yet on their 40-man roster their appears…Read More
The Undercards: Chris Gimenez Leads Bulls To Comeback Win
The Rays minor leagues had a successful night on Wednesday, going 6-1 in their games. Here is…Read More
Josh Lueke Eager for One More Chance
This past offseason, the Rays traded catcher John Jaso to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for reliever…Read More
The Undercards: Renegades Overcome 8-0 7th Inning Deficit to Win Shaffer’s Debut
Some moments are simply magical. Triple-A International League: Durham Bulls 4, Rochester Red Wings (MIN)…Read More
The Undercards: Bierman Dominant, Rickard Has 3 Hits as ‘Gades Edge Aberdeen
When you’re reading this minor league recap, the focus should be on the great performances. If…Read More
Luck Check: Do the Rays Have a Serious Bullpen Problem?
Thus far this season, the Rays are 4-4. What would their record be if it weren’t for the ineffectiveness…Read More
Recapping the Rays’ Rapid-Fire Roster Moves
The last couple days in Boston have not been fun for the Rays. Hopefully that’s about to change.…Read More
Scouting Notes From Spring Training: Everybody Else
Somehow I watched the game. I took enough notes to fill six posts here at Rays Colored Glasses and two…Read More
Rapid Reaction: Shields Flashes Dominance
I’m watched the Rays-Yankees game on the Yankees’ TV station, YES, a game which the Rays…Read More
Looking at the Rays’ roster construction going into spring training
A commenter on our Facebook page asked an important question. The Rays have a whole bunch of players…Read More
What do the Rays have in Burke Badenhop?
The Rays got have made two trades this offseason, acquiring two relievers, Josh Lueke from the Mariners…Read More
Is the Rays bullpen set for improvement in 2012?
The Rays have made some moves this offseason, and most of them have involved trading relievers as they…Read More
Were new Rays reliever Josh Leuke’s struggles in 2011 purely a fluke?
Hi. I’m Robbie Knopf and I’m a new writer here at Rays Colored Glasses. I’m bringing…Read More
Could the Rays make a splash and sign Broxton?
The Rays have had a busy couple of days, dealing John Jaso for Josh Lueke yesterday and signing Jose…Read More


















