http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Jeff_Niemann FantasySP / MLB / Jeff Niemann Copyright 2009 564510 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." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/564510 564510 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:20:01 EDT kffl.com 47 days 21 hours 31 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/564510 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/564144 564144 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 1:24:16 EDT mlb.com 48 days 7 hours 27 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/564144 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. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/564010 564010 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:56:22 EDT CBSSports.com 48 days 8 hours 55 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/564010 Jeff Niemann won his 13th game of the season with a five-inning, two-run performance against the Yankees on Saturday. He held the Bombers to six hits and a walk and fanned five in the 5-3 win.

Our View: Niemann was putting together an impressive rookie campaign before falling apart his last three starts. It's nice to see him get back on the winning track, but the ROY has likely slipped though his fingers. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/563904 563904 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:16:01 EDT fanball.com 48 days 9 hours 35 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/563904 Niemann held the Yankees to two runs on six hits in five innings Saturday to win his 13th game of the season. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/563879 563879 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:00:37 EDT rotowire.com 48 days 9 hours 51 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/563879 Jeff Niemann limited the Yankees to two earned runs over five innings Saturday as his Rays grabbed a 5-3 victory. Niemann rung up five Yankees hitters against just one walk. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/563860 563860 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:52:14 EDT rotoworld.com 48 days 9 hours 59 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/563860 The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann has thrown 175 2/3 innings this season, which is 26 2/3 more than his previous high. The Rays want him to make his final start and learn how to pitch while he's somewhat mentally fatigued. "I'd like him to go out there and pitch and understand that at this time of the year if you look up at the scoreboard and it doesn't say 93 (mph), don't try to have the next pitch be 93; just pitch," manager Joe Maddon said. "Just pitch and get people out. I think that actually would be a good lesson for him." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/557001 557001 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:48:02 EDT kffl.com 51 days 22 hours 3 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/557001 Niemann struggled in his outing on Monday and has cranked up his innings count to 175 2/3 -- easily his professional high. Still, good size and durability gives the Rays reason to believe another shouldn't hurt. "I really want him to make it," the manager said. "I want him to go out there and pitch somewhat tired mentally and try to take a different approach into the game. As far as I know, he's fine, and I haven't heard anything negative." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/556736 556736 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 6:24:16 EDT mlb.com 52 days 2 hours 27 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/556736 The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann will make his final start of the year Saturday, Oct. 3. He has thrown 175 2/3 innings over 30 outings this year. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/556161 556161 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:12:01 EDT kffl.com 52 days 10 hours 39 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/556161 News: Tampa Bay SP Jeff Niemann failed to win his 13th game of his rookie season on Monday as he was hit hard by the Orioles. Niemann allowed four runs on seven hits over just 3 1/3 innings but didn’t take the loss as the Rays rallied late. Niemann walked three and struck out three. His ERA is at 3.94 for the year. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/554498 554498 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:04:14 EDT CBSSports.com 53 days 9 hours 47 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/554498 Jeff Niemann was tagged for four earned runs on seven hits over a mere 3.1 innings in Monday's 7-6 win over the Orioles at Tropicana Field. He had three walks with three strikeouts.

Our View: Niemann had a tough outing, and is lucky the Rays scored enough runs for him to take a no-decision. He is winless over his last six starts. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/554453 554453 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:40:02 EDT fanball.com 53 days 10 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/554453 News: Rays SP Jeff Niemann, who allowed six runs on 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings in his last start, got back on track Tuesday in a no-decision against the Mariners. He allowed three runs on four hits in 6 2/3 innings, issuing four walks and recording five strikeouts. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542641 542641 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:44:18 EDT CBSSports.com 59 days 9 hours 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542641 Niemann went 6.2 innings and allowed three runs on four hits and four walks Tuesday against the Mariners. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542628 542628 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:44:16 EDT rotowire.com 59 days 9 hours 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542628 The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann failed in his fifth try to win his 13th game by losing to the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, Sept. 22. He gave up three runs and four hits while walking four in 6 2/3 innings. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542591 542591 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:20:01 EDT kffl.com 59 days 9 hours 31 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542591 Jeff Niemann gave up three earned runs on four hits over 6.2 innings in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Seattle at Tropicana Field. He had four walks with five strikeouts.

Our View: The game was tied at 3-3 when Niemann exited, so he ends the night with a no-decision rather than a loss. He is winless over his last five starts. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542486 542486 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:36:01 EDT fanball.com 59 days 10 hours 15 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jeff_Niemann/542486