Comments for Rays Index http://www.raysindex.com Mon, 20 May 2013 13:02:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on This Wil Myers Quote Suggests It Is Going To Be A While Before We See Him In The Majors by Drew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/UO6NnBbidzk/this-wil-myers-quote-suggests-it-is-going-to-be-a-while-before-we-see-him-in-the-majors.html Drew Mon, 20 May 2013 13:02:32 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27480#comment-258802 Rays are 11th out of 30 teams in first pitch strike percentage (59.6%). A’s are first (56.4%), Brewers are last (63.7%)

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/this-wil-myers-quote-suggests-it-is-going-to-be-a-while-before-we-see-him-in-the-majors.html#comment-258802 Comment on Tailgating With The Rays: Discussing Another New Reliever For Game 43 by KT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/sxt_SBvhYoQ/tailgating-with-the-rays-discussing-another-new-reliever-for-game-43.html KT Mon, 20 May 2013 00:35:47 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27495#comment-256903 What did you forget about Niemann? The fact that he’s a perennial candidate for the DL? That must be it. Nice one Budman

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/tailgating-with-the-rays-discussing-another-new-reliever-for-game-43.html#comment-256903 Comment on Tailgating With The Rays: Discussing Another New Reliever For Game 43 by Dave L http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/Mrhkz28kQ5Y/tailgating-with-the-rays-discussing-another-new-reliever-for-game-43.html Dave L Sun, 19 May 2013 17:31:35 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27495#comment-255783 I didnt even know we had a Jeff Beliveau.

I hope Jennings breaks out of his funk offensively.

Ever since he cracked that triple of that pitchers skull he seems to be not the same guy.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/tailgating-with-the-rays-discussing-another-new-reliever-for-game-43.html#comment-255783 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Beautiful Win by OriginalTom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/LBBy64GL-L4/postgame-shot-of-joe-beautiful-win.html OriginalTom Sun, 19 May 2013 17:30:01 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27490#comment-255779 Joyce is hitting .246 with a solid .474 Slugging % which is right aroung his career marks of .253 and .467.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-beautiful-win.html#comment-255779 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Beautiful Win by KT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/xqzMz5amzqs/postgame-shot-of-joe-beautiful-win.html KT Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00:32 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27490#comment-255703 Niemann’s on the disabled list, FYI.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-beautiful-win.html#comment-255703 Comment on Tailgating With The Rays: Discussing Another New Reliever For Game 43 by Don http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/Jy9FfDmmI08/tailgating-with-the-rays-discussing-another-new-reliever-for-game-43.html Don Sun, 19 May 2013 16:46:31 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27495#comment-255673 Gee, Price on shelf (re-grouping) Noname stinks, Hellboy can’t finish, Minor leaguers on the way to reinforce once powerful Rays pitching Staff…
Come on “Ace” Moore (sun)…after you we only have ole “Corn” to depend on…What about Niemann, Shields, Davis our big boys…Oh I forgot…

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/tailgating-with-the-rays-discussing-another-new-reliever-for-game-43.html#comment-255673 Comment on This Wil Myers Quote Suggests It Is Going To Be A While Before We See Him In The Majors by Sarah http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/Lqglywmna3g/this-wil-myers-quote-suggests-it-is-going-to-be-a-while-before-we-see-him-in-the-majors.html Sarah Sun, 19 May 2013 16:32:11 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27480#comment-255635 You saw one game and can tell already that Myers is selfish and “doesn’t follow the usual rules of baseball?” Well, someone should hire you as a scout, because your ability to size up a prospect in one viewing is pretty impressive!

Seriously, let’s get some perspective here:

1. Myers is a talented player who will play major league ball. Will he make adjustments enough to be the star we are hoping for? We don’t know.
2. One reason he is in the minors,still, is to learn to play the outfield. he’s only been playing there for a few seasons, as he started as a catcher.
3. Let’s not let the fact that he’s still got stuff to work on cause us to write him off as a dissapointment. Baseball is not an easy game, and even the best players need to adjust to each level.
3. Will Rhymes? Really? You’d rather have Will Rhymes? Fans are pining for Will Rhymes?

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/this-wil-myers-quote-suggests-it-is-going-to-be-a-while-before-we-see-him-in-the-majors.html#comment-255635 Comment on This Wil Myers Quote Suggests It Is Going To Be A While Before We See Him In The Majors by reeni645 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/qCgIq1jeZFs/this-wil-myers-quote-suggests-it-is-going-to-be-a-while-before-we-see-him-in-the-majors.html reeni645 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:05 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27480#comment-255248 Saw Wil Myers on a road trip to Durham May 5-10.He is NOT impressive and has a higher strike out rate than BJ Upton ever did.

He also doesn’t follow the more usual rules of baseball such as him running out of his right field territory and crashing into the center fielder (bourois) trying to field a center field ball. Showy and impulsive behavior. His teamate was injured and taken out fo the game. He continued to play looking as though nothing happened. A section of the Durham Athletic Park is labled “Wilville” for his support but didn’t seem to draw many fans.

The best part was when the announcer would incorrectly call him Will Rhymes (playing AAA Syracuse) the former Bull/Ray.Fans were yelling for Will Rhymes not Wil Myers. Many of the Bulls came out of the dugout or onto the field pre-game to shake hands or hug Will Ryhmes. He is very much missed by his fans and teamates.

If you get a chance this summer, go on a road trip to Durham. It’s about 625 miles form Tampa..easy drving. Great stadium, not a bad seat in the house and fun atmosphere!

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/this-wil-myers-quote-suggests-it-is-going-to-be-a-while-before-we-see-him-in-the-majors.html#comment-255248 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Beautiful Win by Don http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/RwYCbu4Qutg/postgame-shot-of-joe-beautiful-win.html Don Sun, 19 May 2013 12:47:07 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27490#comment-255050 And I thought Maddon was Stubborn, Orioles “closer” didn’t even know where the plate was…and no one warming up in the bullpen..OK cookies you deserve what you got…
I think Maddon is smart NOT playing Joyce everyday, after all we have plenty of outfielders who hit better than him..why ruin his .220 batting avg. against lefties….
NoName is eating up those innings (3 Saturday) and getting LOTS of ground balls, ok a few Hr’s too…doesn’t matter..he is “much better than Niemann”, as Maddon said shortly after Friedman payed him $3-5 mil….Go figure…

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-beautiful-win.html#comment-255050 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Beautiful Win by Allen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/kOEt3pN5Fgs/postgame-shot-of-joe-beautiful-win.html Allen Sun, 19 May 2013 11:41:53 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27490#comment-254877 These head-to-head meetings with those ahead of the Rays in the AL East are absolutely critical. Beat the Orioles, Sox and Yankees and the Rays can make up those 4.5 games. What a thrilling win in Baltimore! Let’s hope for a gem from our ace, Matt Moore, on Sunday going against the Birds’ most consistent starter.

Looks like Kyle Farnsworth ought to retire. I wonder if Maddon has lost confidence in Jake MaGee? Can the new faces really help our beleagured pitching? Lueke and Torres have so far. Now we await the arrival of young Odorizzi as we await the return of Gomes and Price.

I’m loving the hitting but I worry about a team slump without first an improvement in our pitching.

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