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Velocity Concerns for Rays’ David Price Extend Beyond His Fastball
We thought it was just a phase, just a rough stretch. He was David Price after all, and he would be just fine. But they just didn’t stop. He had one horrible start and then another, and it wasn’t…Read More
The Magnificence of R.A. Dickey’s Knuckleball
The following is selected knuckleballs R.A. Dickey has thrown this season based on their movement from Brooks Baseball in my original display. I don’t think any further comments are necessary. Enjoy. Yes,…Read More
What Has Happened to the Rays’ Once-Dominant Lefty, Jake McGee?
In 2012, Fernando Rodney delivered a season for the ages, saving 48 games with a 0.60 ERA, a major league record for a minimum of 50 innings pitched. But considering Rodney had managed just a 4.29 ERA,…Read More
Rays’ Alex Cobb Features Two Curveballs–But Neither of Them Can Last
It took a lot for Alex Cobb to become a regular starter for the Rays. Jeff Niemann had to hurt not once, but twice, in 2011 and then 2012, for the Rays to finally guarantee Cobb a rotation spot. He was…Read More
With His Curveball Emerging, Rays’ Jeremy Hellickson Can Be Better Than James Shields Ever Was
When the Rays traded James Shields to the Kansas City Royals, plenty of people across baseball immediately ripped them for taking their foot off the gas pedal by trading one of their best pitchers. It…Read More
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Does Alex Cobb’s Harder Curveball Change His Future Outlook for the Rays?
In 2011 and 2012, Alex Cobb established himself as yet another solid young starting pitcher for the Rays,…Read More
The New Roberto Hernandez Impresses in First Outing for Rays
Honestly, most of us were skeptical the entire time. After years of watching Roberto Hernandez aka Fausto…Read More
The Morning After: Breaking Down David Price’s Opening Day Start for the Tampa Bay Rays
On Opening Day, David Price did exactly what a major league ace is supposed to do when he doesn’t…Read More
Long-Awaited Health Sparks Rays’ Brandon Gomes to New Heights
Not much was expected from Brandon Gomes when he arrived in the major leagues in May of 2011. He was…Read More
Does It Make Sense for the Rays’ Alex Cobb to Add a Cutter to His Arsenal?
Yesterday, Alex Cobb was dominant, tossing four innings allowing just 1 hit and striking out 5 while…Read More
Even At 38 Years Old, The Best May Still Be Yet to Come for Rays Reliever Jamey Wright
Very few baseball players find a way to last 17 seasons in the major leagues. For the few that do, pitching…Read More
Is J.P. Howell Back?
For two years, J.P. Howell was one of the best relievers the Rays have ever seen. Between 2008 and 2009,…Read More
Is Cesar Ramos A Legitimate Starting Pitching Option for the Rays?
A couple of weeks ago, the Rays sent lefty reliever Cesar Ramos down to the minor leagues. The move was…Read More
Is Alex Cobb the Answer?
We’re only a few days away from the MLB Trade Deadline and the Rays are evaluating their options.…Read More
Can Kyle Farnsworth Get Back on Track?
The good news is that Kyle Farnsworth is back from his elbow injury. The bad news is that he has been…Read More
Has James Shields Simply Lost It?
In 2010, James Shields had a disaster of a season, going just 13-15 with a 5.18 ERA (although a 4.24…Read More
Is Wade Davis’ Arsenal Maximized Out of the Bullpen?
It was a much publicized move for the Rays to move Wade Davis to the bullpen and then keep him there…Read More
Attempting to Comprehend What We Have Seen From Chris Archer Part 1
Chris Archer‘s first MLB start went well. He has electric stuff. And his pinch-running exploits…Read More
Having Some Fun With Knuckleballer Pitch F/X
R.A. Dickey has taken baseball, including our very own Tampa Bay Rays, by storm this season. Let’s…Read More
What Has Changed for Jake McGee?
New season, new Jake McGee. In 2011, the lefty McGee struggled the entire season, spending time at Triple-A…Read More
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