Comments for Rays Index http://www.raysindex.com Thu, 23 May 2013 21:19:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Mr. Smith 1980 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/3cwQXWnHHSQ/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Mr. Smith 1980 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:19:20 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-265719 @rob- but your likening the possible hitting scenarios to an A/B coin flip. There are other factors involved in getting a hit beyond hit or no hit.
Averages are there to show you that player A gets a hit 3 out of 10 at bats, so if he’s missed his opportunity to hit the last 4 or 5 times then his hitting history/batting average shows that he will, per his stats, be due for a hit.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-265719 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Dave L http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/q2_ZczjJ5cM/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Dave L Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:25 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-265538 Yes rewatch the pitch! It was supposed to be outside not center cut.

Start watching where Molina lines up at the last second and you will start learning where the pitches are supposed to go

He had a full count. It wasn’t 3-0

But just go on seeing what you want to see instead, that safer than reality.

You are right Maddon signaled in a grooved fastball over the plate and Molina relayed it to Rodney who complied.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-265538 Comment on [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Playoff Chances And Longo’s Legs by Scot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/59thGQab7T0/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html Scot Thu, 23 May 2013 20:34:23 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27607#comment-265529 Greetings Rays fans,

A completely different request: I will be visiting the TB area for my one and only visit of Florida in mid-June. The objective is to attend Rays games during the Orioles-Red Sox-Royals homestand. I’m seeking the ultimate TB Rays fan experience. I don’t mind spending money (e.g., sitting behind home plate), but I don’t want to be ripped off. I’m also happy to sit high above and see the action at angles one rarely sees on TV. So can you folks either recommend best locations and best ways to purchase tickets (I’ve had great results with scalpers on game day at Mariners games). If this is not an appropriate place for such a discussion, can you recommend a website/forum might serve me best.

Thanks.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html#comment-265529 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/A3heYDIS3N0/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html s Thu, 23 May 2013 20:18:08 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-265460 “To categorically say manager SHOULD have done “X” instead is just silly. Who knows what would have been the outcome?”

But I do know what the outcome was when he DID “y”.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-265460 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/45qKJep6CS0/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html s Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:32 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-265438 2 outs, open base, 3-3 hitter with 2 HRs that night, or pitch to a 0-4 hitter who has struggled all night to make good contact. yeah, you’re right, it’s simpleton baseball. too bad our manager like to be the genius and not the simpleton.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-265438 Comment on [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Playoff Chances And Longo’s Legs by s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/uZpsVOT-REk/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html s Thu, 23 May 2013 19:59:35 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27607#comment-265376 Career stats
OBP .322 vs .333
SLG .404 vs .442
OPS .726 vs .775
$1,000,000 vs $20,000,000

Yeah Don, you’re right what a failed replacement. I agree that CC has had a great career, but there’s no way in hell that anyone with an IQ over 80 can say that DJ has been a failure replacement especially considering he makes 1/20th of CC’s salary. Sure, CC is a better hitter, but for a leadoff batter, OBP is just as important.

Besides, I’m pretty sure DJ plays centerfield, so let’s compare his numbers this to the player he actually replaced. Hmmm, who was that again?

Hamilton would have NEVER done anything at Tampa Bay, except smoked crack and smack. He woke up AFTER getting cut. Him getting cut saved his career and most likely his life.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html#comment-265376 Comment on [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Playoff Chances And Longo’s Legs by Dave L http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/sIJ8HAaarZU/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html Dave L Thu, 23 May 2013 19:42:30 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27607#comment-265297 Yes that was my ‘one slight exception’ Beth.

And Kelly Johnson? What could that guy have done to make anyone boo him? Jeez.

If Kaz continues to revive his career and gets another start at the Trop one day he will get a very warm welcome, I for one am rooting for him to do it.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html#comment-265297 Comment on [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Playoff Chances And Longo’s Legs by Beth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/AQi7yGbQ1mk/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html Beth Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:21 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27607#comment-265231 The only one I would have ever been tempted to boo was Pat Burrell. But I don’t think he ever came back here with the Giants.

I thought the Jays fans were especially obnoxious when a pitch was aimed at Escobar’s head and they cheered.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html#comment-265231 Comment on [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Playoff Chances And Longo’s Legs by Dave L http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/TR27Pl8zJ90/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html Dave L Thu, 23 May 2013 19:19:53 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27607#comment-265191 I never once said that we should keep BJ Upton after last year. I repeatedly said he was getting overpaid. Go back and check

We dont have you on the record on Josh, or Joe the Baptist as you weren’t around then.

But you were here in 2011 saying we should have overpaid Crawford long term including $14M + for a lost year of 2011 and this year saying we should have matched overpaid Kepp who is still the worst player in baseball with a -1.4 WAR.

You hated BJ even when he was producing for us I willl give you that. Failed 2012 replacement Jennings at a 3.3 WAR a for half a milllion. vs CC @ $14M with a 0.5 WAR

If they ran the Rays one year the way you suggest, we would be doing a Marlins style fire sale within 2 years.

Don you are a masochist for repeatedly showing how truly ignorant you are.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html#comment-265191 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Dave L http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/tRioNnHXfgo/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Dave L Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:45 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-265104 If you watch the replay Molina was set up to recieve the ball from Rodney on the outsiden edge and low. Molina always gives a target of exactly where he wants the ball to go on most every pitch

He missed the spot entirely and grooved on as you said. Maddon, Hickey and Molina didnt call for a grooved FB and Rodney didnt try to throw it. He missed his spot its that simple. He and the entire bullpen have been missing spots all year.

If you are a closer like Rodney you dont pitch around people with two strikes intentionally. he tried to make a perfect pitch and missed it way inside.

With Buckners erratic wide strike zone any remotely decent pitch could have been called a strike last night.

Longo struck out on an at bat in which not one pitch entered the strike zone.

Last night baserunners were at a premium. Helli pitched a fantastic 8 innings allowing 2 runs. Our relievers missed a few spots and we lost.

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