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[SHOWER-SHOE FUNGUS] Playing A Little Pepper: Hot Stove
FIRST INNING ( A look back )… The Rays added three players to the 40-man roster last week to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. The most notable exception was Eddie Morlan...Was it a mistake to leave Morlan unprotected? A quick look at the numbers shows Dale Thayer (2.82 tRA, 10.0 K/9 at AAA) ...
Tampa Bay Rays Promote Melanie Lenz to Vice-President
Tampa Bay Rays Promote Melanie Lenz to Vice-President
bizofbaseball.com — Melanie Lenz has been promoted to Vice President of Development for the Tampa Bay Rays. “Melanie has... been instrumental in the planning and construction of our new spring training facility in Charlotte County, the implementation of our Teaming Up for the Environment initiative, and in various ... (more) Tampa Bay Rays Promote Melanie Lenz to Vice-President
All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 1
All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 1
bugsandcranks.com — Christmas music makes me want to punch someone in the c* ** . But I do kind... of miss advent calendars. Therefore, as my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent ... (more) All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 1
Would Rays trade their MVP? - CBSSports.com
sportsline.com — Shortstop Jason Bartlett was voted the Rays ' most valuable player, and he was a big part... in Tampa Bay's improbable run to the World Series. Now the Rays are willing to trade him, according to a baseball official who has spoken to the Rays. Not only ... (more) Would Rays trade their MVP? - CBSSports.com
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Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Rays Index suggests that Tampa Bay’s decision to add Dale Thayer to the 40-man roster will mean loosing Eddie Morlan in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. ...

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