Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 |
The A.L.East Rays are not of the dog house yet. Yeah I know the Rays are leading the A.L.East by 3 games and have a record of 71-47. The Rays for 2008 have the most wins ever as a franchise. But, there is something that is a cloud over them right now. They will have to beat it in order to not only win the division but make to the postseason; it’s called injuires. The Rays have been hit with some big time key injuires. Carl Crawford the star Left Fielder has a torn tendon in his middle finger, and reports are now coming out that he maybe out for the season. Now add to that their best player on the team; Evan Longoria, the rookie third baseman, has a broken wrist and is now on the DL. Now the Rays have the best home record in baseball at 45-17, but has struggled on the road at 26-30. The Rays have got a brutal schedule in front of them to end the season. Can the Rays hold and make it to the playoffs? Just think about last season with the New York Mets 17 games to go with a 7 game lead and still did not make the postseason. In other words, Rays beware trouble may be around the corner.
Tags: Tampa Bay Rays
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 |
Cliff Lee won his 15th game yesterday. As the Indians beat the Rays 5-2. The Indians are unbeaten taking on the Rays this season.”Honestly, I didn’t have my best stuff,”Most of the innings I felt I had to battle quite a bit. They put me to the test petty good.”
Clay Buchholz is now 2-7 for the season. Buchholz gave up 4 runs and seven hits in six innings. The Red Sox has there issues in Kansas City they’re now 3-7 taking on the Royals in there ball park.
Joba Chamberlin was not to sharp last night taking on the Rangers. Chamberlin gave up 5 runs. But that’s the least of Chamberlin problems. Last night Chamberlin was taking out of the game due to a stiff shoulder and maybe miss his next start. The Yanks lost last night due to a two out bottom of the ninth grand slam homerun Marlon Byrd for the Rangers to give them the win 9-5.
Tags: Boston Red Sox,
New York Yankees,
Tampa Bay Rays
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 |
The New York Yankees swept the short series against the American League East leading Tampa Bay Rays. With and outstanding performance from Sydney”The Pudge”Ponson. Ponson went six innings only given up one run to the Rays. It was a solo homerun to Carlos Pena which tied it up at 1-1. Bobby Abreau in the 10th inning hit a shot all the way to the wall. And from first base Derek Jeter comes racing home. And the Yanks pull off the victory 2-1. Mariano Rivera the winning pitcher for the Yanks had this to say.”They know we’re still around. They know that,” The Yanks now trail the Ray’s by 6.5 games. The key for the Yanks two game sweep over the Rays was the outstanding pitching in 19 innings the Rays only scored 1 run. The Yanks have won 4 in a row and the Rays have now lost 3 in a row.
Tags: Bobby Abreau,
New York Yankees,
Sydney Pondson,
Tampa Bay Rays
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 |
Derek Jeter hit a two run double in the third inning, and Andy Pettitte pitched eight shut out innings. To help the Yanks bank the Rays last night 5-0. Eventhough it was only July8th the 53,000 plus at Yankee Stadium made it been known. That they wanted to get a win tongiht in the worse way. The Rays who is leading the A.L. East is now getting a taste of what its like being on top. The Yankees really wanted to not just win but make a statement to the young upcoming Rays. Andy Pettitte starting pitcher for the Yanks had this to say.”It was a big game for us, “These guys are ahead of us. They’re playing with a lot of confidence.” Now let’s see how the Rays bounce back from the Yanks putting it on them last night.
Tags: Andy Pettitte,
Derek Jeter,
New York Yankees,
Tampa Bay Rays
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 |
Back in spring training this fight right here maybe the single reason why the Rays are the talk of the MLB. The Rays were criticized for starting a fight with the Yankees back in spring training. But this type of on the edge play has gotten the Rays the best record in baseball at 55-33. Now on July 8th the Rays come in to Yankee Stadium as the new beast of the A.L. East. The Rays lead by manager Joe Madden have took it to the Red Sox and the Yanks this season. The Red Sox are 0-6 against the Rays in Tampa. The Yankees who sit in third place. The pitching match up tonight is NYY: LHP Andy Pettitte (9-6, 4.22 ERA) Vs. TB: LHP Scott Kazmir (7-3, 2.63 ERA).
Tags: Andy Pettitte,
New York Yankees,
Scott Kazmiar,
Tampa Bay Rays
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 |
Red Sox nation has to be wondering, what is it going to take to beat the young and upcoming Tampa Bay Rays. Last the Rays over came a 4-1 hole and beat the Red Sox last night 7-6. Rookie sensation Evan Longoria went 3-4 last night and drove in three runs. Along with young stud B.J. Upton who made the play of the game with and centerfield grab. The manager of the Rays Joe Maddon had this to say”It’s a really good feeling. I can’t tell you that I expected it — I’d be lying — but right now … we do expect to win on a nightly basis,” As for the Red Sox they are now 0-6 this season going up against the Rays at home. And last night the Rays had a sold out game. The Rays also when they’re having more than 30,000 in there ball park this season are 12-1. The Rays lead the American League East by 3.5 games. But more importantly have a 5 game lead in the lost column. It doesn’t get any easier for Boston who take the Yankees in a four game series at Yankee Stadium.
Tags: Boston Red Sox,
Evan Longira,
Tampa Bay Rays
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