Navarro had surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his elbow, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Spin: Navarro is expected to be ready for spring training. The surgery could explain his dismal year in which he posted a .583 OPS. He's only 25 so a rebound could happen next year.Tue, Nov 10
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| 1 | Dioner Navarro stats - news
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Source (rotowire.com).
November 10, 2009, 7:08 pm
Source (rotowire.com).
November 10, 2009, 5:20 pm
Navarro had surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his elbow, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Source (rotowire.com).
November 10, 2009, 5:16 pm
Navarro had surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his elbow, the St. Petersburg Times reports. (click again to close) | C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Shawn Riggans stats - news
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Source (rotowire.com).
September 1, 2009, 7:56 pm
Riggans was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, the Rays' official site reports.
Source (rotoworld.com).
September 1, 2009, 11:52 am
Rays recalled catcher Shawn Riggans from Triple-A Durham. Riggans will serve as the Rays' third catcher down the stretch. He was 1-for-4 during a short stint with the big league club earlier this season and was batting just .200/.238/.325 for Durham.
Source (CBSSports.com).
August 31, 2009, 3:04 pm
News: Rays manager Joe Maddon said Monday that catcher Shawn Riggans, outfielder Fernando Perez and pitcher Jeff Bennett will join the club before it begins the three-game series against the Red Sox. (click again to close) | C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | John Jaso stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
July 17, 2009, 7:20 pm
News: Rays RHP Grant Balfour was reinstated from the bereavement list by the Rays on Friday. To make room on the roster, catcher John Jaso was optioned to Triple-A Durham.
Source (kffl.com).
July 17, 2009, 3:52 pm
CBSSports.com reports the Tampa Bay Rays optioned C John Jaso to the minors Friday, July 17.
Source (rotoworld.com).
July 17, 2009, 3:48 pm
Rays optioned C John Jaso to Triple-A Durham. Jaso was sent down to make room for Grant Balfour. He didn't get an at-bat in his brief time up, and with just a .702 OPS in Triple-A, isn't exactly banging down the door. (click again to close) | C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Jose Lobaton stats - news
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Source (mlb.com).
July 31, 2009, 3:20 pm
Lobation, who had been designated for assignment on July 28, went 3-for-17 in seven games with San Diego. HeÂ’ll provide organizational depth but has hardly any fantasy value.
Source (CBSSports.com).
July 31, 2009, 12:40 pm
News: The Rays have claimed C Jose Lobaton off waivers from the Padres. He was assigned to Double-A Montgomery.
Source (kffl.com).
July 31, 2009, 10:28 am
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports the Tampa Bay Rays claimed C Jose Lobaton (Padres) off waivers. He'll report to Double-A Montgomery. (click again to close) | C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Carlos Pena stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 19, 2009, 4:32 pm
CBSSports.com reports the Tampa Bay Rays removed 1B Carlos Pena (hand) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 19.
Source (Mets Blog).
November 18, 2009, 3:16 pm
Tommy Rancel of DRaysBay explains why now might be the time for the Rays to explore trading 1B Carlos Pena, who will earn $10 million next season, after which he can be a free agent.The Red Sox have released 26–year-old C George Kottaras, making him a free agent, according to WEEI Radio.Kottaras [...]
Source (mlb.com).
October 6, 2009, 7:00 pm
The meager average kept Pena on the outside looking in at fantasy's elite first basemen. Still, he was beginning to make up ground there before finger surgery ultimately sidelined him for good, robbing his chances of cracking 40 homers for the second time in three years. There's no reason to expect a major departure from the 30-40 homers and 100-plus RBIs he's delivered in each of the last three seasons. Indications are that he'll be fully recovered in December. Further setbacks could open the door for rising utilityman Willy Aybar at first. (click again to close) | 1B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Willy Aybar stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
October 1, 2009, 11:12 pm
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Willy Aybar stole his first base of the season Thursday, Oct. 1. He has seven career steals in 302 career games.
Source (fanball.com).
September 29, 2009, 10:40 pm
Willy Aybar helped lead the Rays in tonight's 3-1 win over the Orioles at Tropicana Field, as he went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI.
Source (rotoworld.com).
September 29, 2009, 12:12 am
Willy Aybar's pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning pulled the Rays into a tie with the Orioles on Monday night, opening the door to an eventual 7-6 victory. The Rays trailed 6-3 when Aybar stepped in for Fernando Perez with two outs in the bottom of the seventh and delivered the clutch blast. Pat Burrell put the Rays in front with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning before the Tampa bullpen slammed the door. The home run was Aybar's 12th of the year. (click again to close) | 1B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Ben Zobrist stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
November 4, 2009, 11:24 am
News: With the trade of Akinori Iwamura, the Rays likely will turn to Ben Zobrist as their everyday second baseman in 2010.
Source (rotowire.com).
November 3, 2009, 10:00 pm
Akinori Iwamura's trade to the Pirates on Tuesday likely opens a spot at second base for Zobrist next season.
Source (kffl.com).
October 28, 2009, 1:40 pm
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce is expected to replace OF Gabe Gross on the roster next season. The team is talking about having Joyce share right-field duties with SS Ben Zobrist, who would also share time at second base with 2B Sean Rodriguez. (click again to close) | 2B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Sean Rodriguez stats - news
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Source (rotowire.com).
November 4, 2009, 1:48 am
The trade of Akinori Iwamura opens up a potential opportunity for Rodriguez to play second base for the Rays next season.
Source (CBSSports.com).
September 2, 2009, 5:32 pm
News: From The Sports Xchange: Sean Rodriguez was announced as the player to be named in the Scott Kazmir trade, and the Rays were happy to get the versatile fielder and powerful hitter. "He's very exciting," manager Joe Maddon said. "He's the kind of guy that if you can just ... give him a bunch of at-bats, I think what he's done in the minor leagues, he'll be something very similar in the major leagues, offensively." In 103 games for Triple-A Salt Lake this season, Rodriguez hit .299 with 29 homers and 93 RBI.
Source (mlb.com).
September 1, 2009, 5:24 pm
Kazmir was traded to the Angels on Friday for left-hander Alex Torres, third baseman Matt Sweeney and, now, Rodriguez. Playing time will be tough to come by in Tampa Bay, where Ben Zobrist and Jason Bartlett have locked down starting spots up the middle. Still, given the impressive production Rodriguez delivered for Triple-A Salt Lake, hitting .299 with 29 home runs and 93 RBIs, the Rays are certain to give him a chance to shine somewhere down the line. He'll report to Triple-A Durham. (click again to close) | 2B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Elliot Johnson stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
July 8, 2009, 12:12 pm
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Elliot Johnson (hand) returned to action at Triple-A Durham after missing two months with a hand injury.
Source (CBSSports.com).
March 25, 2009, 11:32 pm
News: The Rays optioned infielders Elliot Johnson and Reid Brignac and catcher John Jaso to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Source (CBSSports.com).
March 9, 2009, 4:48 pm
News: Rays SS Elliot Johnson hit his third homer of the spring in Monday's loss to the Twins. (click again to close) | 2B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Evan Longoria stats - news
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Source (rotoworld.com).
October 21, 2009, 11:32 am
Rays hired Derek Shelton as hitting coach. Tampa Bay fired hitting coach Steve Henderson despite setting a franchise record for runs this season and now replace him with Shelton, who was let go by the Indians last month along with the rest of Eric Wedge's staff.
Source (mlb.com).
October 8, 2009, 4:00 pm
When Longoria came storming out of the gate in April, it looked as though he would follow in Dustin Pedroia's footsteps as AL MVP one year after taking home Rookie of the Year. But those dreams were dashed during June and July, when he hit just .233 and .189, respectively. Still, if Longoria can cut down on the 140 strikeouts he totaled this year, he's capable of challenging Alex Rodriguez as fantasy's top third baseman.
Source (rotowire.com).
October 4, 2009, 9:32 pm
Longoria ended his season on a high note Sunday, connecting for his 33rd home run. (click again to close) | 3B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Willy Aybar stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
October 1, 2009, 11:12 pm
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Willy Aybar stole his first base of the season Thursday, Oct. 1. He has seven career steals in 302 career games.
Source (fanball.com).
September 29, 2009, 10:40 pm
Willy Aybar helped lead the Rays in tonight's 3-1 win over the Orioles at Tropicana Field, as he went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI.
Source (rotoworld.com).
September 29, 2009, 12:12 am
Willy Aybar's pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning pulled the Rays into a tie with the Orioles on Monday night, opening the door to an eventual 7-6 victory. The Rays trailed 6-3 when Aybar stepped in for Fernando Perez with two outs in the bottom of the seventh and delivered the clutch blast. Pat Burrell put the Rays in front with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning before the Tampa bullpen slammed the door. The home run was Aybar's 12th of the year. (click again to close) | 3B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Jason Bartlett stats - news
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Source (mlb.com).
October 7, 2009, 6:48 pm
Bartlett's totals would have been even glitzier were it not for the ankle sprain that cost him three weeks from May 24-June 16. History casts doubt on Bartlett's ability to sustain this level of power production, but batting in a dangerous Rays lineup makes him an attractive target at a thin spot.
Source (nypost.com).
October 7, 2009, 6:48 am
The Twins are an amazing organization. They traded Johan Santana, Matt Garza and Jason Bartlett after the 2007 season, got essentially nothing in return and yet forced a one-game playoff to decide the AL Central in 2008. This year, they lost their su...
Source (kffl.com).
October 5, 2009, 9:04 am
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SS Jason Bartlett received the day off Sunday, Oct. 4. He finished with a career-best and team-record .320 batting average. (click again to close) | SS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Reid Brignac stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 19, 2009, 11:24 am
Rays.MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Tampa Bay Rays SS Reid Brignac is confident heading into the 2010 season after hitting .278 with one home run and six RBIs in 31 games in 2009. "Now that I've been given the opportunity to play, and I've had some success, I feel like I'm capable of being an everyday guy," Brignac said.
Source (kffl.com).
September 30, 2009, 10:44 am
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays SS Reid Brignac is likely to get a few more starts this season.
Source (rotoworld.com).
September 15, 2009, 4:08 pm
Reid Brignac will start at second base for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. Manager Joe Maddon looks to be playing the hot hand, as Brignac was 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base as the Rays broke their 11-game losing streak against the Orioles on Monday night.Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter (click again to close) | SS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Carl Crawford stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 20, 2009, 2:28 pm
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Yankees might hold off on signing free-agent OFs Jason Bay (Red Sox) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals) in order to wait for Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford to become a free agent after next season.
Source (Keith Law).
November 16, 2009, 11:08 am
Keith Law's blog for November 16, 2009 looks at Marvin Miller's potential HOF candidacy, the John Lackey and Jason Bay free agency markets, Frank McCourt's divorce and what might happen with Carl Crawford in 2010.
Source (kffl.com).
November 15, 2009, 12:52 pm
An unattributed report from the NY Baseball Digest claiming that Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford was upset with the team for picking up his 2010 option and backed out of an agreement to negotiate a potential long-term deal is apparently untrue, according to Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times. Last week, Crawford's agent, Brian Peters, said they were still looking forward to working on a long-term contract, and Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said that both sides were "very interested" when the club picked up Crawford's $10 million option Monday, Nov. 9. (click again to close) | LF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Gabe Kapler stats - news
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Source (fanball.com).
October 27, 2009, 6:20 pm
Gabe Kapler has re-signed with the Rays for the 2010 season, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Source (rotowire.com).
October 27, 2009, 3:08 pm
Kapler signed a one-year, $1.05 million deal with the Rays on Tuesday, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Source (CBSSports.com).
October 27, 2009, 2:56 pm
News: The Rays signed reserve outfielder Gabe Kapler to a one-year contract extension Tuesday. (click again to close) | LF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Justin Ruggiano stats - news
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Source (rotowire.com).
May 10, 2009, 10:48 am
The Rays Oofficial site reports that Ruggiano broke out of a season-long slump on Saturday, slugging three homers for Triple-A Durham.
Source (CBSSports.com).
April 1, 2009, 9:56 pm
News: Rays OF Justin Ruggiano, who the team already optioned to Triple-A Durham, won't make the opening day roster as a replacement for B.J. Upton, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. Matt Joyce will get the nod instead.
Source (CBSSports.com).
March 25, 2009, 11:32 pm
News: The Rays optioned outfielder Justin Ruggiano, infielders Elliot Johnson and Reid Brignac and catcher John Jaso to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. Executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Ruggiano could be added to the opening day roster to replace center fielder B.J. Upton, who is expected to start the season on the disabled list while he works his way back from offseason surgery on his left shoulder. (click again to close) | LF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | B.J. Upton stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 14, 2009, 1:44 pm
According to major league sources, the Texas Rangers have expressed interest in Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton, but the odds of a deal happening appear slim, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com. One source said that it "is not a high priority right now" for the Rangers, and the Rays would need to receive a knockout offer to part with Upton.
Source (fanball.com).
November 14, 2009, 12:08 am
The Rangers reportedly inquired about Rays' outfielder B.J. Upton, according to Buster Olney's (ESPN) twitter page.
Source (fantasybaseballdugout.com).
November 1, 2009, 9:16 am
Jayson Werth is having quite an extraordinary postseason. He has now blasted 7 homeruns this postseason, including two last night in the 8-5 loss to the Yankees. Werth is now tied with Troy Glaus and B.J. Upton, and one homerun behind Barry Bonds and Carlos Beltran for tops on the list of homeruns hit in (click again to close) | CF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Fernando Perez stats - news
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Source (rotoworld.com).
November 19, 2009, 2:32 pm
Fernando Perez said a diving catch during spring training likely caused an injury to his left shoulder in addition a dislocated left wrist. Perez had surgery on the wrist in March, but didn't didn't undergo shoulder surgery until after the season. "When I began working out again, we all assumed the pain was referred pain from my wrist," Perez wrote in an email to the St. Petersburg Times. "But once I got some confidence that I wasn’t injured, the more ambitious plays I attempted in the outfield told me I had something I ought to get checked out." 2009 was basically a lost season for the 26-year-old outfielder, but he expects to make a full recovery by spring training.Source: St Petersburg Times
Source (rotowire.com).
November 9, 2009, 6:52 pm
Perez, who underwent successful surgery in October to repair his labrum, is expected to be ready in time for spring training, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Source (rotoworld.com).
November 9, 2009, 6:32 pm
Fernando Perez, who underwent surgery on his left shoulder in October, is expected to be healthy by the start of spring training. Perez went 7-for-34 (.206) with no walks and 11 strikeouts during a short stay with the Rays after returning in September from a fractured wrist. If healthy, the 26-year-old will fight for a backup outfield role this spring.Source: St. Petersburg Times (click again to close) | CF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Desmond Jennings stats - news
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Source (razzball.com).
November 21, 2009, 7:16 am
Last year, Desmond Jennings won the Rays Minor League Player of the Year honors. In Double and Triple-A in 2009, Desmond Jennings had a slash line of .305/.391/.457 while chucking in 11 homers. You might be thinking it was a slow year in the Rays organization. Yeah, the opposite is true here, friend. Jennings stole [...]
Source (yahoo.com).
November 21, 2009, 7:16 am
Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster.
Source (rotoworld.com).
November 19, 2009, 3:32 pm
Rays purchased the contracts of OF Desmond Jennings, RHP Jeremy Hellickson and LHP Alex Torres. The Rays also reinstated 1B Carlos Pena from the 60-day disabled list to complete their 40-man roster in preparation for December's Rule 5 draft. Jennings, 23, and Hellickson, 22, are two of the organization's most highly-regarded prospects, while Torres, a 21-year-old left-hander, was acquired from the Angels in the Scott Kazmir trade. (click again to close) | CF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Matt Joyce stats - news
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Source (fanball.com).
June 12, 2009, 9:04 am
Updating a previous report, the Rays have activated DH Pat Burrell from the disabled list and have optioned outfielder Matt Joyce in a corresponding move, according to the Tampa Tribune. Burrell has been on the DL for a month with a neck strain.
Source (fanball.com).
June 12, 2009, 9:00 am
The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Rays' outfielder Matt Joyce has been optioned to Triple-A Durham to make room for the activation of DH Pat Burrell. Joyce was hitting .188 in 11 games with the team.
Source (fanball.com).
June 12, 2009, 8:56 am
The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Rays' outfielder Matt Joyce has been optioned to Triple-A Durham to make rom for he activation of DH Pat Burrell. Joyce was hitting .188 in 11 games with the team. (click again to close) | RF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Gabe Gross stats - news
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Source (rotoworld.com).
September 27, 2009, 6:37 pm
Gabe Gross went 0-for-3 before being removed from Sunday's game, leaving him 3-for-31 this month. Gross did a nice job as a platoon right fielder in the first half, hitting .276/.379/.423 in 163 at-bats, but he's been a bust in the second half and it now appears unlikely that the Rays will bring him back next year. The bizarre thing is that they never gave Matt Joyce a chance to replace him.
Source (kffl.com).
August 19, 2009, 12:16 am
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Gabe Gross homered for the first time Tuesday, Aug. 18, since July 22. He has two home runs in his last 33 games.
Source (CBSSports.com).
August 18, 2009, 10:52 pm
News: Tampa Bay OF Gabe Gross blasted a two-run home run in the 6th inning of Tuesday's win over the Orioles. Gross hit his 6th of the year. He finished 2 for 4 in the game and is batting .265 on the year. (click again to close) | RF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Pat Burrell stats - news
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Source (rotowire.com).
November 13, 2009, 7:16 pm
John Romano, a columnist for the St. Petersburg Times, has speculated that the Rays could trade Pat Burrell for Milton Bradley.
Source (rotowire.com).
November 13, 2009, 1:56 pm
John Romano, a columnist for the St. Petersburg Times, has speculated that the Rays could trade Pat Burrell for Milton Bradley.
Source (kffl.com).
November 10, 2009, 10:24 pm
SportingNews.com, reports the New York Mets may target Tampa Bay Rays DH Pat Burrell, according to Newsday. (click again to close) | DH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Willy Aybar stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
October 1, 2009, 11:12 pm
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Willy Aybar stole his first base of the season Thursday, Oct. 1. He has seven career steals in 302 career games.
Source (fanball.com).
September 29, 2009, 10:40 pm
Willy Aybar helped lead the Rays in tonight's 3-1 win over the Orioles at Tropicana Field, as he went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI.
Source (rotoworld.com).
September 29, 2009, 12:12 am
Willy Aybar's pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning pulled the Rays into a tie with the Orioles on Monday night, opening the door to an eventual 7-6 victory. The Rays trailed 6-3 when Aybar stepped in for Fernando Perez with two outs in the bottom of the seventh and delivered the clutch blast. Pat Burrell put the Rays in front with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning before the Tampa bullpen slammed the door. The home run was Aybar's 12th of the year. (click again to close) | DH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | James Shields stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
September 30, 2009, 11:24 pm
News: Tampa Bay SP James Shields finished his up and down season on a high note Wednesday with a win over the Baltimore Orioles. Shields improved to 11-12 as he allowed three runs on six hits over eight solid innings. Shields did not walk a batter and fanned eight. His ERA finishes at 4.14.
Source (kffl.com).
September 30, 2009, 10:36 pm
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields (11-12) took a shutout into the eighth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, Sept. 30. He gave up three runs and six hits in eight innings. Shields retired 10 in a row in one stretch and finished with eight strikeouts.
Source (rotoworld.com).
September 30, 2009, 9:48 pm
James Shields yielded three runs over eight innings in a 5-3 win over the Orioles on Wednesday night. Though his season has to be considered a disappointment, Shields went out on a high note. He scattered six hits, including a two-run homer, while striking out eight and walking none. His year comes to a close at 11-12 with a 4.14 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 167/52 K/BB ratio in a career-high 219 2/3 innings, spanning 33 starts. While he's no ace, Shields is a legitimate top-of-the-rotation pitcher. (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Matt Garza stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 12, 2009, 8:20 am
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Matt Garza qualified as a Super Two player and is eligible for arbitration.
Source (CBSSports.com).
October 2, 2009, 1:00 am
News: Rays SP Matt Garza took the loss in his final start of the season, dropping a 3-2 result against the Orioles on Thursday. He lasted six innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits. Garza struck out four and walked two, increasing his ERA to 3.95 on the season.
Source (rotoworld.com).
October 1, 2009, 10:12 pm
Matt Garza allowed three runs over six innings on Thursday night, taking a loss as the Rays fell to the Orioles 3-2. Garza finishes the season at 8-12, which is certainly a bad break for a guy who posted a solid 3.95 ERA and allowed opponents to hit only .233 against him. On the bright side, Garza was basically healthy all year, racking up over 200 innings in 32 starts, and he posted the best strikeout rate of his young major-league career. He's in line for another strong season in 2010, when he'll be 26. (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | David Price stats - news
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Source (rotoworld.com).
October 5, 2009, 12:24 pm
According to the St. Petersburg Times, Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey will return for the 2010 season. Hickey was at the end of his contract, but had a productive meeting with Rays execs Monday morning at Tropicana Field. "They want to have me back and I want to be back," he said, "so that’s probably what’s going to happen. We’re going to talk in the next couple days and work out the details.’’ Tampa Bay's pitching staff posted a collective 4.33 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season.Source: St. Petersburg Times
Source (CBSSports.com).
October 3, 2009, 12:28 am
News: Rays SP David Price, who had a mostly disappointing rookie season, ended it with arguably his best start Friday against the Yankees. He allowed one run on two hits in seven innings, issuing two walks and recording five strikeouts. The victory was his 10th of the season. He finished the year with a 3.41 ERA over his final five starts.
Source (rotowire.com).
October 2, 2009, 11:52 pm
Price held the Yankees to one run on two hits in seven innings Friday to earn his 10th win of the season. (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Jeff Niemann stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
October 4, 2009, 11:20 am
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann finally picked up his 13th victory of the season in his seventh try, although he left four of his six previous starts with a lead or the score tied. Niemann's team beat the New York Yankees 5-3 Saturday, Oct. 3. "He's pitched well enough to have more wins than that," Maddon said. "We just have not played the complete game all the time behind him, particularly offensively."
Source (mlb.com).
October 4, 2009, 1:24 am
Niemann has just one quality start in his past four outings, but it hasn't deterred from what has been a very good season from the 26-year-old. His 13 wins, 3.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 125 strikeouts in 180 2/3 innings all point to Niemann making an impact in the Rays rotation next season.
Source (CBSSports.com).
October 3, 2009, 11:56 pm
News: Rays rookie SP Jeff Niemann, who was coming off a bumpy three-start stretch in which he posted an 8.16 ERA, won for the first time in seven starts Saturday against the Yankees. He allowed two runs on six hits in five innings, issuing one walk and recording five strikeouts. (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Wade Davis stats - news
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Source (mlb.com).
October 4, 2009, 7:16 pm
Davis is apart of the Rays' future rotation, and he showed just why the team has been so high on his potential for years. He contributed two quality starts in his final four outings -- it would have been three if he lasted an inning longer on Sunday -- and his 36/13 K/BB ratio in 36 1/3 innings is a great indication that the 23-year-old is due for a bright future. Owners would be wise to target him in next year's drafts, especially in AL-only formats.
Source (fanball.com).
October 4, 2009, 6:32 pm
Wade Davis dropped to 2-2 on the season after allowing five runs (three earned) to the Yankees in a 10-2 loss on Sunday. He allowed six hits and two walks while striking out five.
Source (rotoworld.com).
October 4, 2009, 5:44 pm
Wade Davis yielded five runs -- three earned -- in five-plus innings to take a loss against the Yankees on Sunday. Davis was doing just fine through the first five scoreless innings, but he gave up a three-run homer to Alex Rodriguez and departed with two runners on base that would eventually score. Despite the rough inning, Davis' rookie campaign was encouraging as he posted a 3.72 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 36/13 K/BB in 36 1/3 innings. He'll be someone to target next season. (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Andy Sonnanstine stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 13, 2009, 10:48 am
Rays.MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Andy Sonnanstine has already begun working out in hopes of avoiding another down year in 2010.
Source (rotoworld.com).
November 13, 2009, 10:32 am
Andy Sonnanstine has already begun working out this winter in the hopes of avoid another disastrous season. Sonnanstine finished 2009 with a 6-9 record, 6.77 ERA and 1.66 WHIP. "Currently I am working out harder and more often than I ever have before," the righty said Thursday. "The 2009 season was a rough year for me to say the least, and that alone has helped me push myself to get stronger, smarter and craftier. I am very excited for a great season ahead of me in 2010."Source: Rays.mlb.com
Source (rotoworld.com).
November 13, 2009, 10:20 am
Andy Sonnanstine has already begun working out this winter in the hopes of avoid another disastrous season. Sonnanstine finished 2009 with a 6-9 record, 6.77 ERA and 1.66 WHIP. "Currently I am working out harder and more often than I ever have before," the right-hander said Thursday. "The 2009 season was a rough year for me to say the least, and that alone has helped me push myself to get stronger, smarter and craftier. I am very excited for a great season ahead of me in 2010."Source: Rays.mlb.com (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Jeremy Hellickson stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
July 22, 2009, 2:44 pm
News: The Rays have promoted SP Jeremy Hellickson to Triple-A Durham.
Source (rotoworld.com).
July 22, 2009, 9:12 am
The Rays have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Jeremy Hellickson from Double-A Montgomery to Triple-A Durham. Hellickson, 22, will make his first Triple-A start on Friday. He was 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA and a 62/14 K/BB ratio in 11 starts for the Montgomery Biscuits.Source: St. Petersburg Times
Source (CBSSports.com).
May 6, 2009, 4:16 pm
News: The St. Pete Times reports that Rays SP prospect Jeremy Hellickson has a sprained throwing shoulder. He will be reevaluated in a couple of days, and is expected to miss his next start. (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Jake McGee stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
April 5, 2009, 4:48 pm
News: Pitcher Jake McGee, pitcher Jeremy Cummings and pitcher Randy Choate were not on the initial Rays' 25 man roster Sunday. McGee is out for the season after Tommy John surgery and isn't on the 40-man roster, so he won't spend the season on the DL.
Source (kffl.com).
February 24, 2009, 1:00 pm
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Jake McGee (elbow) threw off a mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last season Monday, Feb. 23.
Source (fantrax.com).
February 24, 2009, 11:00 am
Jake McGee threw off a mound Monday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery in July. 'That was exciting, especially when a guy has put so much work and effort and time into it,' pitching coach Jim Hickey said. 'The ball came out of his hand tremendously.' Barring a setback McGee should be ready for minor league games around midseason. (click again to close) | SP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | J.P. Howell stats - news
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Source (mlb.com).
October 13, 2009, 8:32 pm
With Percival's future in question and few alternatives to replace him as closer, the Rays ultimately settled on Howell as the best option, and rightly so. The left-hander was Tampa Bay's top reliever of 2009, notching a 7-5 record, a 2.84 ERA and a 79/33 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 innings. He faltered down the stretch, however, leading the Rays to revert to a committee system.
Source (fangraphs.com).
September 26, 2009, 8:08 pm
J.P. Howell is out for the rest of the year, Tampa Bay beat writer Marc Lancaster announced on Twitter late Friday night. The rationale he cited was that Howell has been pushed, innings-wise, the last couple of years and there’s no reason to push him now that the Rays are officially out of the hunt. [...]
Source (CBSSports.com).
September 26, 2009, 1:32 am
News: Rays manager Joe Maddon said closer J.P. Howell has been shut down for the rest of the season. "The last few years, he's thrown more relief innings than any pitcher in baseball and there's nothing positive to be derived from having him pitch for the last 10 games, so we decided to shut him down," Maddon said. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Grant Balfour stats - news
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Source (mlb.com).
October 4, 2009, 1:24 am
Nothing to read into here. Balfour isn't ideally suited for a closer role, but he does represent a decent fill-in option every once in awhile. With J.P. Howell shut down for the season after two intense campaigns of pitching, someone has to get the save for the Rays.
Source (CBSSports.com).
October 3, 2009, 11:56 pm
News: The Rays turned to RHP Grant Balfour for a save for the third time in four days Saturday against the Yankees. He recorded two strikeouts in a perfect ninth inning.
Source (rotowire.com).
September 29, 2009, 11:00 pm
Balfour picked up his second save in as many nights on Tuesday, recording the final two outs. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Dan Wheeler stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
September 23, 2009, 6:40 pm
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Dan Wheeler allowed his 11th homer of the season Tuesday, matching his 2007 career high. The 32 homers he has allowed over the last three seasons are the most of any reliever.
Source (fanball.com).
September 22, 2009, 10:32 pm
Jose Lopez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Dan Wheeler in Tuesday's 4-3 win at Tampa Bay.
Source (kffl.com).
September 3, 2009, 12:20 am
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Dan Wheeler recorded the final two outs Wednesday, Sept. 2, for his second save of the year. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Jesse Chavez stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 4, 2009, 10:16 am
The Tampa Tribune's Tony Fabrizio reports Tampa Bay Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said the team likes RP Jesse Chavez's upside and feels he has "swing-and-miss stuff."
Source (CBSSports.com).
November 4, 2009, 2:52 am
News: The budget-conscious Rays saved some money and added some promising bullpen help Tuesday night when they traded 2B Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates for RHP Jesse Chavez. The Rays held a $4.85 million option on Iwamura for next season, but did not intend to pick it up because of the depth they have at second base. "We've got areas we really need to try to address," Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, specifically mentioning the bullpen and catcher as priorities this offseason.
Source (rotoworld.com).
November 3, 2009, 7:56 pm
Rays acquired RHP Jesse Chavez from the Pirates for second baseman Akinori Iwamura. Chavez, 26, had a 4.01 ERA in 67 1/3 innings as a rookie for the Pirates this year. He throws 92-96 mph and his changeup makes him solid enough against lefties, but as an extreme flyball pitcher, he gives up too many homers to be trusted in late-game situations. He's just a standard middle reliever.Related: Pirates (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Randy Choate stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
September 23, 2009, 11:36 pm
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Randy Choate picked up his fifth save of the year Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Source (CBSSports.com).
September 23, 2009, 10:56 pm
News: Tampa Bay RP Randy Choate worked a scoreless ninth inning for his fifth save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Mariners. Choate did not allow a hit or walk in the inning, also failing to strike out a batter.
Source (CBSSports.com).
July 14, 2009, 9:12 pm
News: Tampa Bay RP Randy Choate hasn't gotten anyone out in a while. Choate pitched in Sunday's loss to Oakland and allowed a hit to the only batter he faced. He gave up a homer to the only batter he faced against the A's on Saturday, too. In his prior outing, on July 9, he gave up another hit to his only batter. His ERA is 1.84 on the year. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Lance Cormier stats - news
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Source (mlb.com).
September 27, 2009, 11:04 pm
His first save was recorded on May 9, which is also the last time he received an opportunity to close out a game. Now that J.P. Howell is out for the year, expect the Rays to run a litany of different relievers in save situations, including Randy Choate and possibly Dan Wheeler.
Source (CBSSports.com).
September 27, 2009, 7:08 pm
News: Rays RP Lance Cormier was the surprising choice for a save Sunday at Texas, issuing one walk in one-third of an inning. Grant Balfour opened the inning and recorded two outs.
Source (rotowire.com).
September 27, 2009, 7:04 pm
Cormier picked up the save for the Rays on Sunday afternoon. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Dale Thayer stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
September 10, 2009, 5:12 pm
News: The Rays recalled reliever Dale Thayer from the minor leagues Tuesday.
Source (rotowire.com).
September 8, 2009, 5:40 pm
Thayer was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Source (kffl.com).
September 8, 2009, 4:40 pm
The St. Petersburg Time's Marc Topkin reports the Tampa Bay Rays recalled P Dale Thayer from Triple-A Durham Tuesday, Sept. 8. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Jeff Bennett stats - news
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Source (CBSSports.com).
September 28, 2009, 4:40 pm
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Jeff Bennett's first appearance since Sept. 7 didn't go well Saturday, as he faced seven hitters, allowing five hits and two walks in the middle of the Rangers' two-out 11-run rally. "Oh yeah, you sat for 19 days and don't see a hitter, it's tough," Bennett said. "That's no excuse. The pitches that were hit were in good spots. (The Rangers) were just hot tonight."
Source (rotowire.com).
September 27, 2009, 1:00 am
Bennett did not record an out on Saturday, allowing five hits, two walks and five runs.
Source (rotowire.com).
September 7, 2009, 11:08 pm
Bennett gave up three runs, eight hits and five walks in four innings of relief during the second game of Monday's doubleheader loss to the Yankees. Bennett threw 84 pitches and failed to record a strikeout. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Alex Torres stats - news
(click again to close) None.
Source (CBSSports.com).
August 30, 2009, 11:04 pm
News: Scott Kazmir was traded from the Rays to the Angels on Friday night, giving the AL West leaders a major boost to their unsteady rotation. The Angels acquired Kazmir, a two-time All-Star, for two minor leaguers and a player to be named. Tampa Bay receives left-hander Alex J. Torres and third baseman Matt Sweeney in the deal. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Ramon A. Ramirez stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
November 9, 2009, 4:16 pm
The Sports Network reports the Tampa Bay Rays claimed RP Ramon A. Ramirez off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Nov. 9.
Source (CBSSports.com).
August 31, 2009, 6:48 pm
News: The Reds recalled infielder Kevin Barker and right-hander Ramon A. Ramirez from Triple-A Louisville, optioned left-hander Matt Maloney to Double-A Carolina and optioned right-hander Carlos Fisher to Class A Sarasota on Monday.
Source (CBSSports.com).
May 22, 2009, 5:36 pm
News: The Reds have optioned SP Ramon Ramirez to Triple-A. (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Mitch Talbot stats - news
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Source (kffl.com).
October 28, 2009, 10:36 pm
Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Mitch Talbot gave up five runs and six hits in four innings in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Source (kffl.com).
October 15, 2009, 9:08 am
Baseball America's John Manuel reports Tampa Bay Rays P Mitch Talbot was added to the Arizona Fall League. Talbot is out of minor league options.
Source (rotowire.com).
March 16, 2009, 4:48 pm
Talbot was reassigned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, according to the Tampa Tribune, (click again to close) | RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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