espn.go.com - 6/29/2009
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Rytor (CT) Buster, did the Rays make the right move sending Sonnanstine to the minors? Seeing as they are only 2 back of the Wild Card in the toughest division, seems like every game will count from here on out. Buster Olney Rytor: I thought they did, because given time, Price could surpass what ...
tampabay.com - 6/28/2009
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By Marc Topkin , Times Staff Writer In
Print: Sunday, June 28, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG — The
decision to send down Andy Sonnanstine to clear space in the rotation for Scott Kazmir's return really wasn't difficult. The Rays just made it that way. The ...
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Tampa Bay Rays' decision to demote Andy Sonnanstine ...
raysallday.com - 6/27/2009
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Over the past three seasons, Andy Sonnanstine made
69 starts with the Rays. He was 25-26 with
a 5.30 ERA. Even during the World Series run, he was average. Perhaps a shade worse than average. All things considered, I’ll guess Andrew Friedman would have preferred to trade him to ...
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Where Does Sonnanstine Go From Here?
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Olney On A-Rod, John Henry
The Yankee Universe —
Late last week, I brought up Buster Olney’s article on A-Rod’s struggles and the possible link to steroids. In the comments, I noted the following:
There is no reason to assume Alex just went off steroids. Either he went off in 2003, or he is still on some undetectable stuff. Why not treat a slump like a slump? They had no such questions when he started off with three hot weeks. Did he go off steroids 3 weeks ago?
In his chat earlier today, Buster was called out on his story and tried to defend himself: ...
Tuesday Rockpile: Bent on the bruised bullpen
Purple Row —
... Chat: Chat with Buster Olney - SportsNation - ESPN Buster Olney held a chat Monday on ESPN.com, which Rowbot holly96 highlighted in yesterday's Rockpile comments. The biggest highlight:
I had a longtime evaluator tell me last night that the Rockies are two middle relievers away from being the best team in the NL — they’ve got a deep lineup (since Tulowitzki started hitting), a solid rotation (Aaron Cook could be the pitcher of the month in the NL), an excellent bench, and Huston Street has settled in as ...
TUESDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Santana Nears Return, Guerrero Wants to Play The Field
Halos Heaven —
... program - Angels blog - OCRegister.com Vladimir Guerrero threw to bases as part of his pre-game throwing workout today
Talkin' about the age-33 falloff phenomenon, with Bill James - Joe Posnanski - SI.com For many good-to-great players, 33 is the age when they begin to grow old. Maybe the bat slows a touch. Maybe nagging injuries nag more. Maybe the legs lose a little bit of their spring. Maybe the shoulder aches when they try to throw home.
Chat with Buster Olney - ESPN QUESTION: Wouldn't Brandon Wood ...
Are the Padres going to trade Heath Bell? I don't know I'm asking you
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raysallday.com 6/27/2009 — Scott Kazmir will start tomorrow. Chad Bradford returns to bolster the Rays bullpen. So, moves must be made.
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myteamrivals.typepad.com 6/29/2009 — Of all the questions surrounding this young Rays team the biggest still has to be the pitching. Just a few days ago the Rays activated Scott Kazmir from the disabled list after missing 32 games with a right quadriceps strain. To make room they moved down Andy Sonnanstine to Durham in lieu of ...
Just My View Of What Roster Moves The Rays Should Do (This Weekend)
mvn.com 6/26/2009 — 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 ...
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mvn.com 7/3/2009 — Making his first start for the Durham Bulls a week later after making one in Tropicana Field , Andy Sonnanstine went six innings throwing 94 pitches, 64 for strikes. Sonnanstine was sent down to AAA last Saturday in order to make room for Scott Kazmir after a down three months this season. We ...
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espn.go.com 8/25/2009 — Cole (Springville, UT) It's become abundantly clear that baseball needs replay. Umpires seem to be missing more obvious calls than ever. We have instant replay for Home Runs. When do you think MLB will incorporate it in other instances? Buster Olney ...
All Things Rays - What to Watch Tonight
raysallday.com 6/25/2009 —
It will be Andy Sonnanstine vs. Antonio Bastardo in the rubber match of this three game series. Bastardo is making just his fifth start of his career. He began by winning his first two times out. But, he has lost the last two to AL East foes Boston and Baltimore. As it turns out, the two ...
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Bleacher Report - MLB 6/29/2009
To be completely honest, I am sick of all the articles written to strip the hope of the few loyal Rays fans.
Terms given to our Rays—such as "One Year Wonders" and "Flukes"—make my stomach turn.
This is a response to that, ...
