Rays July Thread

Post #41 » by **craig01** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:47 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:
MagicRays wrote:23 runners left on base last night. wtf. hope that gets turned around tonight so we can say it was a fluke. i also expect to see plenty of bullpen action with hernandez starting and probably not going more than 6 innings.

Yeah it sucked to watch all of those guys in great position to score only to see the guys at the plate screw it up.

As for Hernandez, I think he'll do well tonight. The only reason I think that is because its the Dbacks.

The Rays have led the AL all season in hitting with RISP.

I think last night was just a fluke....

Post #42 » by **craig01** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:49 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:True. But at this point in time the Rays are hitting on all cylinders and the starters are doing so well that we get to hide the weaker bullpen pitchers because they're pitching so deep into the ballgames. It also doesn't hurt that the Rays just traded for an allstar bullpen pitcher either.

Crain, if he can get healthy could be a huge asset. He's been super for the last 3 years in Chicago, it's just nobody has noticed given their track record recently.

He has shoulder issues, so we'll have to keep those fingers crossed.

The Real Dalic · Post #43 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:13 am

craig01 wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:
MagicRays wrote:23 runners left on base last night. wtf. hope that gets turned around tonight so we can say it was a fluke. i also expect to see plenty of bullpen action with hernandez starting and probably not going more than 6 innings.

Yeah it sucked to watch all of those guys in great position to score only to see the guys at the plate screw it up.

As for Hernandez, I think he'll do well tonight. The only reason I think that is because its the Dbacks.

The Rays have led the AL all season in hitting with RISP.

I think last night was just a fluke....

I agree.

But the guy that has to get better soon is Matt Joyce. He was such a big part of our team the last two years and he's struggled all season long.

I do think he'll turn it around and I think it'll be really soon.

The Real Dalic · Post #44 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:14 am

craig01 wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:ESPN seems to be running with the blown call yesterday :/. I wonder if they would be talking about it much had it happened the other way around.

No doubt they would have ignored it had it happened to the rays.

We'll be hearing about this until the next time the rays play the Sox in september.

UGH

The good thing is when we face them next time it would be that much sweeter if we beat them.

MagicRays · Post #45 » by **MagicRays** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:45 pm

more trade talk involving the rays, this time with michael morse. i suppose he would come in as a DH vs LHP. That would make SRod, KJ, or Ryan Roberts expendable and likely involved in the trade. SRod has actually been great this season as a bench utility guy, so im not sure he would go. KJ has been outperforming Joyce. Roberts has been the odd man out. I can see him getting traded. In that case, this would be another damn good trade if it happened. Lot of upside potential incoming, not much going out.

The Real Dalic · Post #46 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:16 pm

MagicRays wrote:more trade talk involving the rays, this time with michael morse. i suppose he would come in as a DH vs LHP. That would make SRod, KJ, or Ryan Roberts expendable and likely involved in the trade. SRod has actually been great this season as a bench utility guy, so im not sure he would go. KJ has been outperforming Joyce. Roberts has been the odd man out. I can see him getting traded. In that case, this would be another damn good trade if it happened. Lot of upside potential incoming, not much going out.

I would love Morse! I hope we don't trade a good prospect or the two players you mentioned up there for him. But I wouldn't mind trading Roberts who is off and on too much.

The Real Dalic · Post #47 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:18 pm

Btw, can I ask where you got that news from?

MagicRays · Post #48 » by **MagicRays** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:25 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:Btw, can I ask where you got that news from?

http://www.draysbay.com/2013/7/31/45753 ... hael-morse

The Real Dalic · Post #49 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:52 pm

MagicRays wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:Btw, can I ask where you got that news from?

http://www.draysbay.com/2013/7/31/45753 ... hael-morse

Cool thanks. So Roberts is back tonight? Thats weird.

MagicRays · Post #50 » by **MagicRays** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:50 pm

Moore possibly on DL, Roberts called up

The Real Dalic · Post #51 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:54 pm

MagicRays wrote:Moore possibly on DL, Roberts called up

I knew it was weird. :/ Moore is a very big piece to lose for a couple of games. The rest of the staff is going to have pick it up. Fortunately, they have been for a few weeks now.

The Real Dalic · Post #52 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:30 pm

Missed call from the ump that allows the Dbacks to score 2... Won't be all over ESPN.

MagicRays · Post #53 » by **MagicRays** » Thu Aug 1, 2013 12:50 am

If Cobb returns soon we won't miss a beat. Moore will get some good rest for our late season push

The Real Dalic · Post #54 » by **The Real Dalic** » Thu Aug 1, 2013 2:33 am

Poor night for Helickson. Rays lose 7-0.

At least they get a day off then go against the Giants who are struggling.

Post #55 » by **craig01** » Thu Aug 1, 2013 11:26 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:Missed call from the ump that allows the Dbacks to score 2... Won't be all over ESPN.

It wasn't.

LOL

Post #56 » by **craig01** » Thu Aug 1, 2013 11:27 pm

MagicRays wrote:If Cobb returns soon we won't miss a beat. Moore will get some good rest for our late season push

As long as Cobb can return to form.

Moore was at the threshold of building consideration in the Cy Young talks down the road.pace

Post #57 » by **craig01** » Thu Aug 1, 2013 11:29 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:Poor night for Helickson. Rays lose 7-0.

At least they get a day off then go against the Giants who are struggling.

Although JH's W/L record is good, he has regressed this year.

His BB ratio is too high, and he throws too many pitches on most nights.

With Moore out he'll need to gain better command.

Post #58 » by **craig01** » Thu Aug 1, 2013 11:29 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:Poor night for Helickson. Rays lose 7-0.

At least they get a day off then go against the Giants who are struggling.

Although JH's W/L record is good, he has regressed this year.

His BB ratio is too high, and he throws too many pitches on most nights.

With Moore out he'll need to gain better command.

The Real Dalic · Post #59 » by **The Real Dalic** » Fri Aug 2, 2013 12:46 am

craig01 wrote:
MagicRays wrote:If Cobb returns soon we won't miss a beat. Moore will get some good rest for our late season push

As long as Cobb can return to form.

Moore was at the threshold of building consideration in the Cy Young talks down the road.pace

With Price I thought it would help that he took a bit of a break on the DL. We knew he would turn it around, he's too good.

With Cobb though... I'm a little worried it might set him back some. Cobbs my favorite pitcher on this team, but, he's nowhere near as good as Price. So I'm worried this hindered his great progress this year. I definitely hope I'm so wrong here though.

The Real Dalic · Post #60 » by **The Real Dalic** » Fri Aug 2, 2013 12:48 am

craig01 wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:Poor night for Helickson. Rays lose 7-0.

At least they get a day off then go against the Giants who are struggling.

Although JH's W/L record is good, he has regressed this year.

His BB ratio is too high, and he throws too many pitches on most nights.

With Moore out he'll need to gain better command.

Yeah, he doesn't seem as confident as last year out there, especially with men on base.

He seems to be benefitting from the improved offense this season more than anything.