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blogs.tampabay.com - 4/19/2009
Upton leaves game
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CF B.J. Upton left the game after the second inning with what the Rays described as tightness in his right quadriceps. Upton was replaced by Gabe Kapler to start the third. Upton had singled in his first at-bat, and eventually stole third third before being stranded. More details as they ...
sbnation.com - 4/16/2009
B.J. Upton Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Tampa Bay Rays - MLB
— sbnation.com — Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions April 12, 2009 Missed 5 games (shoulder injury). April 5, 2009 Shoulder injury, 15-day DL. February... 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year contract. September 20, 2008 Missed 10 games (left quadricep). ... (more) B.J. Upton Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Tampa ...

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Graph of the Day: The Rays OF
beyondtheboxscore.com - 4/20/2009
Graph of the Day: The Rays OF
— beyondtheboxscore.com —   Continuing our look at the defensive prowess of outfielders, today we focus on the 2009 Rays.... As always, data is based on David Pinto's PMR and Defensive Charts . I know this isn't Tropicana Field, but being a dome, it's very hard to get a good overhead shot.  Anyway, ... (more) Graph of the Day: The Rays OF

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blogs.tampabay.com - 4/22/2009
Upton out again, but says "It's nothing to worry about"
— blogs.tampabay.com — CF B.J. Upton is not in the lineup tonight but says he is available to pinch-hit and... expects to play Wednesday. Upton said he tested his right leg and there were "some movements we were not quite sure of" and also that the discomfort moved form his ... (more) Upton out again, but says "It's nothing to worry about"

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The Rays Party:  Rays End Home Stand With a 12-2 Loss

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Rays End Home Stand With a 12-2 Loss
The Rays Party — ... The last game of the four game series and the home stand, with the Rays next home game on the last day of April. The Rays were looking for the offense to kick in but gave up 12 runs on 17 hits and 3 home runs. The Rays are 5-8 this season, 2-5 at home and in last place in the AL East. Also B.J. Upton left the game in the second inning with tightness in his right quadriceps. He was 1-1 with a stolen base. Here are the game notes: ...

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