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Comparing Trades - Edwin Jackson or Jason Hammel
Most fans want to condemn the Edwin Jackson for Matt Joyce trade as being a bad one. Granted, the results for Edwin Jackson have finally caught up to his potential. He’s on his way to the All-Star game with a 7-4 record and a 2.52 ERA. Yes, these are very good numbers. Matt Joyce has ...
Don't Blame The Alternate Caps, Blame The Heads Under Those Caps
Don't Blame The Alternate Caps, Blame The Heads Under Those Caps
mvn.com — One of the worst ideas in the franchise history, behind the Abreu-Stocker trade and the Larry Rothschild... manager signing, the new blue look Rays went to the old 1998-2000 uniforms and caps which has the words "Devil Rays" clear on the front of the jersey in its technicolor glory. On what is ... (more) Don't Blame The Alternate Caps, Blame The Heads Under ...
Our Side Of The Hammel Trade: July Update
Our Side Of The Hammel Trade: July Update
mvn.com — This is just a short note I thought of after picking up two related posts from Rays... Prospects and Rays All Day . The Rays traded pitcher Jason Hammel to the Rockies just before the season started in favor of putting Jeff Niemann in the bullpen. Hammel has had some success in Colorado this season ... (more) Our Side Of The Hammel Trade: July Update
Memorable Night As The Rays Blank A's 6-0
Memorable Night As The Rays Blank A's 6-0
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Last night I had the distinct honor of attending the series opener of the Rays vs. A's... at Tropicana Field in Tampa. Although the crowd wasn't huge they were enthusiastic making for a great game experience. The trip was even made more special by the fact I was accompanied by my lovely wife ... (more) Memorable Night As The Rays Blank A's 6-0
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Our Side Of The Hammel Trade: July Update
The Rays Party — ... and Rays All Day. The Rays traded pitcher Jason Hammel to the Rockies just before the season started in favor of putting Jeff Niemann in the bullpen. Hammel has had some success in Colorado this season with a 3.75 and a 5-4 record. As for the return, the Rays got minor leaguer right-hander Aneury Rodriguez. He had posted good FIPs in three seasons prior to 2009 with all under 3.86. This season hasn't been so kind after moving up to double-A this year with the Montgomery Biscuits. ...

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