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tboblogs.com - 7/4/2009
Rays to skip Niemann’s turn
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ARLINGTON, Texas—The Rays have decided to skip Jeff Niemann’s turn in the rotation, meaning Matt Garza will get the start here Sunday. The Toronto series that begins Tuesday will go Shields-Kazmir-Price, with Niemann available out of the bullpen in the meantime. Updating: Niemann ...
Which Rays Pitcher Has The Most Complete Games In 2009?
mvn.com - 7/11/2009
Which Rays Pitcher Has The Most Complete Games In 2009?
— mvn.com — If you answered Jeff Niemann, you are correct. In fact, he is the only Rays starter with... a complete game this season, getting his second this season against the Athletics as both would be complete game shutouts. Not sure what really made him effective last night other than his wide assortment of ... (more) Which Rays Pitcher Has The Most Complete Games In 2009?

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Rays 6 A's 0
mvn.com - 7/11/2009
Rays 6 A's 0
— mvn.com — What Went Right 1. Niemann is the man. Complete game shutout. Again... 2. Pat The Bat had... two doubles while Pena and Longo both went deep in the 4th and 7th inning respectively. Zobrist also had a 2 out RBI but I've come to expect that. BJ also contributed himself with 3 hits. Nice job all ... (more) Rays 6 A's 0

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Run Support, A Pitcher's Worst Enemy Or Best Friend
mvn.com - 7/2/2009
Run Support, A Pitcher's Worst Enemy Or Best Friend
— mvn.com — No matter how little or no runs a pitcher gives up, he will never ever get the... win if his team doesn't score, while he is on the mound. He would get the loss if he gives up one run in 9 innings and his offense gets shutout. And say that lone run came from a couple bloop base hits that were hit ... (more) Run Support, A Pitcher's Worst Enemy Or Best Friend

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Rays Index:  [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss A Sputtering Offense, Skipping Starters And JoeMa On Twitter

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[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss A Sputtering Offense, Skipping Starters And JoeMa On Twitter
Rays Index — ... The Rays will skip Jeff Niemann’s next start with Matt Garza going tomorrow…It is not surprising that Garza is going tomorrow, as Joe Maddon likes to keep him and James Shields on normal rest. But it is surprising that JoeMa is skipping Niemann completely (who will be available out of the ‘pen). We are struggling to remember the last time JoeMa skipped a starter completely. [Rays Report] ...

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