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Bullpen Heart Racing Ninth, Wasn't Necessary
mvn.com - 6/29/2009
Bullpen Heart Racing Ninth, Wasn't Necessary
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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 ...
Losing Lance Cormier
mvn.com - 7/4/2009
Losing Lance Cormier
— mvn.com — He was the bright light in the bullpen in April, making 9 appearances for 18 innings with... a 3.37 FIP, pitching mostly in long relief with four outings of 2.1 innings or more pitched. Lance Cormier really shined in spring training and earn a spot in the Rays bullpen as the long reliever, ... (more) Losing Lance Cormier

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raysallday.com - 6/30/2009
Game Recap: June 29 vs. Blue Jays
— raysallday.com — In a game where the Rays had the cards stacjed against them from the get go with... Roy Halladay on the mound, the Rays pulled out victorious, 4 to 1. This key division game would mark the Rays 6th straight win, and help them gain a game on the Blue Jays. Now, onto the game. Offense:  ... (more) Game Recap: June 29 vs. Blue Jays

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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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