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Why Did the Rays Completely Change Course Regarding Players With Attitude Problems?

Entering the 2008 season, the Rays made several key moves to set up their remarkable run to the World Series. Two of those moves, though, might have been a case of addition by subtraction. Delmon Young,…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays Finalize Roberto Hernandez Contract, Matt Bush Finalizes Plea Deal

On the same day where the Rays concluded negotiations with a pitcher on a 2013 contract, one of their former pitchers put the finishing touches on the plea deal that will put him in jail for next three…Read More

Rays Notes: Matt Bush Accepts Plea Deal

It was terrible a few months ago to hear what now ex-Rays player Matt Bush did, driving drunk under a suspended license, seriously injuring a 72 year old man in the process. Justice is finally being…Read More

Getting Rid of Matt Bush Not a Baseball Move, But The Right Thing To Do

The Rays had nothing to lose at all by keeping Matt Bush on their restricted list. He didn’t count towards their 40-man roster and they weren’t paying him anything. So why did they release…Read More

Rays Finally Say Goodbye To Matt Bush

To quote Lorenzo from A Bronx Tale: “The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” While this quote had nothing to do with the career of Matt Bush, it can certainly apply. The former number…Read More

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Why Haven’t The Rays Released Matt Bush?

Whenever you look at the Rays’ 40-man roster on their official website, you immediately notice…Read More

Rays News and Notes: Farnsworth Injured, Vogt Up, Guyer Ensnared

When Matt Bush hit a motorcyclist with a car and fled from the scene, it ended his time with the Rays…Read More

Relapse: Matt Bush Arrested for DUI, Future in Baseball Back in Question

We’re a society obsessed with second chances. No matter what someone has done, if they have any…Read More

What’s Important Now: Bush in Trouble

The Rays did pick up a win yesterday, but that wasn’t the big news as minor leaguer and promising…Read More

What’s Important Now: Niemann, Offense Struggle

Spring Game 15: Blue Jays 5, Rays 0 The Rays played an all-around ugly game yesterday, getting only two…Read More

Should We Be Worried About Evan Longoria?…Should We Blame Matt Bush?

If you haven’t heard yet, Evan Longoria was hit by a fastball from relief prospect Matt Bush in…Read More

Rays Colored Glasses: The Cuts Start Here

The Tampa Bay Rays made the first cuts of spring training today. Among them was former first round pick…Read More

Rays sign Matt Bush

The Rays have added former 2004 number 1 pick Matt Bush to their 40 man roster (from Marc Topkin). Bush…Read More