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Bullpen Roundup: Who Should Rays Get; Is Rauch Out In Arizona?
While Tampa Bay is still reeling from another loss due to a faulty bullpen, R.J. Anderson of DRaysBay.com has some suggested additions to the beleaguered group. Winston Abreu , currently dominating at Triple-A Durham, could simply be called up. Jason Grilli , recently designated for ...
Jon Rauch = Epic Failure
Jon Rauch = Epic Failure
dbacksvenom.com — The Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen has a deceptive 8-6 win-loss record this season. However, the bullpen is allowing... opposing hitters to hit .290 with a .366 On-Base %; good for 28th and 29th respectively in baseball. In addition, the bullpen has compiled an ERA of 5.23 which is ranked 26th out of ... (more) Jon Rauch = Epic Failure
The Bullpen Additions Post
The Bullpen Additions Post
draysbay.com — More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP about 2 hours ago: Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe... Madden, left, takes the ball from reliever Grant Balfour, second ... (more) The Bullpen Additions Post
Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
mvn.com — R.J. Anderson of DRaysBay had a post yesterday about how the Rays may be looking for some... relief help with some the pitchers in the bullpen under performing and a lack of a true closer. He suggests Winston Abreu currently dominating in Durham, Jason Grilli just recently DFA, and Joel Hanrahan ... (more) Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
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Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
The Rays Party — ... had a post yesterday about how the Rays may be looking for some relief help with some the pitchers in the bullpen under performing and a lack of a true closer. He suggests Winston Abreu currently dominating in Durham, Jason Grilli just recently DFA, and Joel Hanrahan the Nationals former closer with a high ERA. This was picked up by MLB Trade Rumors who also suggested Jon Rauch, who seems to be unwelcome with the D-Backs. Also Huston Street's name is ...

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