Comments for Rays Index http://www.raysindex.com Thu, 23 May 2013 14:07:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/jUej2FX3m9s/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html s Thu, 23 May 2013 14:07:06 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263849 Dude had killed us?

.YOUR mistake!!!!.
VS TB 269,.375OBP, 423SLG vs .440, 515OBP,.800SLG. .

and you and Joe would rather pitch to the second one on that list with the game on the line??

Bautista should have been walked both times. It was pretty obvious he was on fire last night, at least to us uneducated fans. once again, he didn’t want to put added pressure on poor Kyle? are you kidding me?

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263849 Comment on [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Playoff Chances And Longo’s Legs by Rick http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/Rv197cPeK8E/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html Rick Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:43 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27607#comment-263824 Games like last night are the ones we think about in September and October. If we lose out on a playoff spot by 2 or 3 games, these losses will really hurt. These guys really need to step it up and stop saying its only one game. One game can make all the difference between making the playoffs and golfing in october.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/the-hangover-the-one-where-we-discuss-playoff-chances-and-longos-legs.html#comment-263824 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Mr. Smith 1980 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/aSOtzkZZ_lM/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Mr. Smith 1980 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:45:40 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263816 It was an example of a closer blowing a save.
It sucks- always does.
It’s crazy to say that a closer was set-up to fail when he was asked to do what he’s paid to do. Again, anyone who expected Rodney to repeat last year’s performance was dreaming (although he does need to step it up).
You never, ever, ever walk the tying run in the ninth. Ever.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263816 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by KT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/vQBq6AhFPK8/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html KT Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:48 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263808 This blog gives you the chance to fail day in and day out, and you keep coming right on back

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263808 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by KT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/BcJsM4utZgM/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html KT Thu, 23 May 2013 13:30:47 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263807 Quoting Percival is your first mistake, calling Encarnocion Wonder Woman is your second. Dude has killed us (and everyone else) all season, and seems to have more pop in his bat then Bautista these last couple years. You don’t walk Superman that can only tie it to get to Superman v2.0 that can win it. Rodney just failed as he’s done so many times this year.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263807 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/xdWG00GKWbg/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html s Thu, 23 May 2013 12:58:04 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263791 Priceless,
Joe is OK with walking Josh Hamilton with the bases loaded, yet he doesn’t want to walk Bautista because it will put added pressure on Farnsworth?

“”You don’t pitch to Superman when you have Wonder Woman on deck,” said Rays closer Troy Percival.”

Bautista was 3-3 at the time with 3 RBI’s, Encarnacion was 0-4. If Farnsworth can’t handle the “pressure” then he has no business in MLB!!!

isn’t is amazing hot “smart” a manager looks when his players are clutch?

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263791 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Ken http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/Q7SKLB0bqEA/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Ken Thu, 23 May 2013 03:15:42 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263440 Agree to a point. Who do you see on the farm as capable arms?

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263440 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Ken http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/s7toBuR8iKM/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Ken Thu, 23 May 2013 03:13:58 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263437 Let’s face it, we’ve been very good/lucky picking up relievers from the scrap heap. Soriano, Benoit, Farnsworth and Rodney have all had ONE, again ONE, good year for us. Seems like time has come to pay the piper. No doubt “Merlot Joe” is as puzzled as the rest of us with regard to moving forward.
Yes, pulling Rodney was a slap in the face. Is that what he needs? No clue here.
I do think that Maddon better hone some youngsters for high level situations pretty fast. Peralta will be on the DL at this rate,

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263437 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Rob http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/yjuPsc_Cssc/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Rob Thu, 23 May 2013 03:12:47 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263436 They need to shake up the bullpen and let some dead weight go – Farnsworth should be the first and Wright should be close behind. Who are you going to replace them with you ask? Anyone.

]]> http://www.raysindex.com/2013/05/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html#comment-263436 Comment on Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail by Dave L http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForRaysIndex/~3/Y2-Iq-HODrk/postgame-shot-of-joe-fernando-rodney-was-set-up-to-fail.html Dave L Thu, 23 May 2013 01:10:12 +0000 http://www.raysindex.com/?p=27604#comment-263376 Exactly. I dont understand your criticism Joe.

Are you saying we intentionally walk with a 1 run game?

Hindsight is 20/20.

With a 1 run lead you want us to put the tying run on base for free and bring the winning run to the plate?

His homer didnt beat us BTW

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