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Best In The Majors: The Rays Bullpen
mvn.com - 6/23/2009
Best In The Majors: The Rays Bullpen
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After a under performing May and playing the role of saving the starters frequently in the first two months, the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen has really been solid as of late. In 48 innings in the month of June, the bullpen has allowed only 13 runs and two home runs with a 6-1 record. A much better ...
Just My View Of What Roster Moves The Rays Should Do (This Weekend)
mvn.com - 6/26/2009
Just My View Of What Roster Moves The Rays Should Do (This Weekend)
— mvn.com — After Andy Sonnanstine made a bid for keeping his spot in the rotation yesterday, the Rays have... probably seen enough of the players involved and will likely decide today who to remove from the rotation in order to make room for Scott Kazmir. The other two candidates Jeff Niemann, is schedule to ... (more) Just My View Of What Roster Moves The Rays Should Do ...

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Bullpen Heart Racing Ninth, Wasn't Necessary
mvn.com - 6/29/2009
Bullpen Heart Racing Ninth, Wasn't Necessary
— mvn.com — The Rays have been without a closer for over a month now. That shouldn't have made a... difference going into the top of ninth with 5-1 lead over the Florida Marlins. David Price went six and a third innings and Joe Nelson an effective one and two-thirds innings to give the Rays one-run ball over ... (more) Bullpen Heart Racing Ninth, Wasn't Necessary

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The Bullpen Might Add A Submarine Soon, Need To Stall For Time First
mvn.com - 6/21/2009
The Bullpen Might Add A Submarine Soon, Need To Stall For Time First
— mvn.com — Indications are that submarine relief pitcher Chad Bradford will return to the Rays soon after elbow surgery... this offseason. The bullpen has been very solid lately and could add another pitcher that could pitch in multiple situations. Bradford pitched two innings yesterday for the Durham Bulls. ... (more) The Bullpen Might Add A Submarine Soon, Need To Stall ...

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