tboblogs.com - 6/24/2009
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The reviews on Scott Kazmir’s start last night in Durham were unanimously positive, from the pitcher himself to coach Brian Anderson, who was there (and DROVE back to Tampa 11 hours overnight with his fellow lefty) to the reports Joe Maddon and Andrew Friedman got. Friedman said ...
What To Do when Kazmir Returns
raysallday.com 6/22/2009 — Scott Kazmir will be back from his “injury” soon. Perhaps as early as the end of the week, if all goes well tonight in Durhm. So, what do the Rays do?
Conventional wisdom is that Kazmir’s return spells the removal from the rotation of Andy Sonnanstine. He’s probably ...
An Improving Kazmir, Pitch F/X Of Course
mvn.com 6/28/2009 — One of the few games which I really was excited to watch beforehand because I will get to see the pitch f/x of the night. Scott Kazmir made his return from the DL, and threw only five innings due to being on a pretty strict pitch count after throwing 92 pitches. A good start overall, fell into ...
Kazmir Decision To Come Tomorrow
mvn.com 6/24/2009 — The Rays are holding on their decision on whether to activate Scott Kazmir from the DL or have him make another rehab start. Maddon said he rather not go with a six-man rotation and that David Price might not be the one to go. The final decision will be made tomorrow after they see how Kazmir ...
Kazmir Rolls On
raysallday.com 6/23/2009 — Scott Kazmir has just been pulled from his second rehab start and the results continue to be encouraging. His stat line looks like this:
He made 78 pitches, 55 for strikes.
Rays Asst. Pitching Coach (and part-time color commentator) Brian Anderson was in attendance to see Kaz pitch ...
Kazmir’s Return and the State of the Rotation
raysallday.com 6/28/2009 — Scott Kazmir is back. Kaz allowed just four hits and one walk during his five-inning start last night, marking his successful return from an injury that seemed more about correcting the flaws that were impacting his production. The fact that he walked only one is the obvious sign that things ...
The Kazmir Conundrum
raysthestakes.blogspot.com 5/22/2009 — Rewind to July 30, 2004. The Devil Rays traded for a stud young pitcher, Scott Kazmir, in the worst trade in MLB history. Fast forward to opening day 2006. Scott Kazmir became the youngest opening day starter since Dwight Gooden. Kazmir was an ...
What To Look For In Kazmir Tonight
mvn.com 6/27/2009 — A change in mechanics to change his old mechanics caused Scott Kazmir to go on the DL last month. An obvious dip in his fastball velocity over the past few seasons with him down to around 89.6 average to 91.7 last season. Fastball velocity isn't everything. It is however for Kazmir since he has ...
Stuff Was There, But Efficiency Burned Up In Texas Homecoming For Kazmir
mvn.com 7/4/2009 — I want to make the point first that the pitch f/x data coming from MLB's Gameday isn't bad for analyzing. However, it gives out it own pitch classifications which can make unintentional mistakes for some reason. So whenever I do my pitch f/x graphs, I will change the pitch type classification ...
The Rays Will Wait To Decide On Scott Kazmir
mvn.com 6/24/2009 — The Rays will wait until Scott Kazmir's bullpen session today to decide whether to activate him off the DL after making his second rehab start on Monday . Kazmir said he felt good and is ready to go pitch again for the Rays. Friedman and Maddon said they liked what they heard from the reports of ...
Fantasy Files: Scott Kazmir
mlbnotebook.com 7/19/2009 — Coming into the 2009 season, the prevailing notion was that Scott Kazmir is the ace of the Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff. He's been a member of the team since they were the Devil Rays and wore green. He leads the team in all-time wins (51), strikeouts (836), and innings pitched (791). Despite ...
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Bleacher Report - MLB 6/24/2009
After being swept out of the 2007 playoffs by the Colorado Rockies , the Phillies were determined to not repeat their failures in 2008. After clinching their second straight division title the Phillies dispatched of the hot Milwaukee Brewers and ...
