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The Bullpen Additions Post
The Bullpen Additions Post
More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP about 2 hours ago: Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Madden, left, takes the ball from reliever Grant Balfour, second from left, after he loaded the bases in the ...
Bullpen Roundup: Who Should Rays Get; Is Rauch Out In Arizona?
mlbtraderumors.com — While Tampa Bay is still reeling from another loss due to a faulty bullpen, R.J. Anderson of... DRaysBay.com has some suggested additions to the beleaguered group. Winston Abreu , currently dominating at Triple-A Durham, could simply be called up.  ... (more) Bullpen Roundup: Who Should Rays Get; Is Rauch Out In ...
Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
mvn.com — R.J. Anderson of DRaysBay had a post yesterday about how the Rays may be looking for some... relief help with some the pitchers in the bullpen under performing and a lack of a true closer. He suggests Winston Abreu currently dominating in Durham, Jason Grilli just recently DFA, and Joel Hanrahan ... (more) Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
The Bullpen Has Been Under Worked Lately. Good Or Bad?
The Bullpen Has Been Under Worked Lately. Good Or Bad?
mvn.com — Just a brief look at the dates the last time the Rays relievers pitched in a game.... Rest days since last appearance and stats when pitching on # of rest days in 2009 0 Days- J.P. Howell (7 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 9 K, ER) 2 Days- Grant Balfour (7 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K, ER) 4 Days- Joe Nelson, Jason ... (more) The Bullpen Has Been Under Worked Lately. Good Or Bad?
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Bullpen Roundup: Who Should Rays Get; Is Rauch Out In Arizona?
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... While Tampa Bay is still reeling from another loss due to a faulty bullpen, R.J. Anderson of DRaysBay.com has some suggested additions to the beleaguered group. ...

Are The Rays Looking For Bullpen Help?
The Rays PartyR.J. Anderson of DRaysBay had a post yesterday about how the Rays may be looking for some relief help with some the pitchers in the bullpen under performing and a lack of a true closer. He suggests Winston Abreu currently dominating in Durham, Jason Grilli just recently DFA, and Joel Hanrahan the Nationals former closer with a high ERA. This was picked up by ...

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