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rotoprofessor.com - 5/28/2009
Trade Target: Ben Zobrist
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In 2008 Ben Zobrist hit 12 HR in 198 AB for the Tampa Bay Rays, opening a few people’s eyes but very few were calling for a huge, breakout campaign for the utility man. Injuries and inability have ravaged the Rays team thus far in 2009, however, creating an opportunity for him.
Ray Hitter Of May: Ben Zobrist
mvn.com - 6/1/2009
Ray Hitter Of May: Ben Zobrist
— mvn.com — Although Jason Bartlett had the best month statistically for the Rays hitters, Zobrist wasn't too far behind... and provided two key home runs. The first was on May 15th with the Rays down by one in the eighth against the Indians and the second on May 21 a two run homer in the bottom ninth to tie ... (more) Ray Hitter Of May: Ben Zobrist

Comments vote down theraysparty theraysparty posted 6/1/2009posted this
Zobrist Loves The Fat Pitch
mvn.com - 5/22/2009
Zobrist Loves The Fat Pitch
— mvn.com — Ben Zobrist aka Zorilla has been taking a good number of key home runs into the seats.... Seven of his past eight homers have been when the Rays have been down or tied from the sixth inning or later and three of those came as the pinch-hitter. And when he gets those homers, it is usually on fat ... (more) Zobrist Loves The Fat Pitch

Comments vote down theraysparty theraysparty posted 5/22/2009posted this
Ben Zobrist, Top 5 SS?
faketeams.com - 5/29/2009
Ben Zobrist, Top 5 SS?
— faketeams.com — More photos » by Mark Duncan - AP about 19 hours ago: Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist... doubles off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Jackson to drive ... (more) Ben Zobrist, Top 5 SS?

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