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RAYS REPORT
Rays news and notes
By
Brant James, Times Staff Writer
In print: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Quote of the day
"Never spit into the wind is probably the one thing I do adhere to, but other than that, whatever happens in a baseball game I think is very fluid on a nightly basis."
Manager Joe Maddon on not following "the book" in making decisions
A Rays poll
Is it too early in Evan Longoria's career to sign him to a
long-term contract? Total votes: 375
No: 77 percent
Yes: 23 percent
Off and running
With Saturday's win, the Rays are off to their best start through 24 games:
199811-13
199912-12
20009-15
20018-16
20029-15
200310-14
20048-16
20058-16
200610-14
200710-14
200813-11
The dish …
Today: Rays vs. Red Sox
When/where: 1:40; Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
TV/radio: FSN; 1250-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)
Probable pitchers: Rays — RHP James Shields (2-1, 3.30); Red Sox — RHP Josh Beckett (2-1, 5.12)
Rays tickets: $14-$270 (prime pricing), available at Tropicana Field box office (no service charge), by phone (1-888-326-7297), all Ticketmaster outlets and on raysbaseball.com; $2 surcharge for purchases within five hours of that day's game.
Promotion: Scott Kazmir strikeout swirler to first 7,500 kids 14 and under.
Rays info: 1-888-326-7297 (FAN-RAYS)
Watch for …
Big-game James: Rays starter James Shields has won 20 of his first 57 starts but has never beaten the Red Sox in four tries, having gone 0-2, 4.64.
Big-game Josh: Red Sox starter Josh Beckett, scratched from his last start with a stiff neck, is 3-2, 4.26 against the Rays. Jason Bartlett is 4-for-6 against him, B.J. Upton 3-for-6 and Carl Crawford 5-for-13.
Big Papi's bat: Boston DH David Ortiz's sore right knee might be feeling better today as he is 4-for-11 with two homers vs. Shields. Kevin Youkilis, though, is 0-for-10 and Manny Ramirez 1-for-10 (with five Ks).
On deck
Monday: Off
Tuesday: at Orioles, 7:05, Ch. 66. Rays — RHP Jason Hammel (2-1, 4.32); Orioles — TBA
Wednesday: at Orioles, 7:05, Ch. 66. Rays — RHP Andy Sonnanstine (3-1, 5.28); Orioles — LHP Brian Burres (2-1, 3.63)
[Last modified: Apr 28, 2008 10:03 AM]
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by Mike
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Apr 28, 2008 10:03 AM
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No one can explain why we can't ever bunt a runner over. Why Maddon doesn't have the Rays try at least, is a different story. Luckily, he stood there looking like he wasn't really sure he was at a game, & the players pulled it out.
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by Michael
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Apr 27, 2008 10:36 AM
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Bob, The Rays win 55% of the time when Maddon doesn't have to think. They lose 90% of the time when he gets "fluid" in his thinking. Success = Maddon staying out of the way. Failure = Maddon trying to manage.
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by Bob
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Apr 27, 2008 9:35 AM
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Can someone explain to me what Madden was thinking in the ninth and tenth innings on Friday night. Leadoff man on and he does nothing to try to move them over. Yes they won but with no help from Madden. Thankfully the team played outstanding ball
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by bob
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Apr 27, 2008 9:35 AM
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I think we have seen the Rays turn the corner in the last week. They are growing up and transitioning into a fine baseball team. Although the play on the field is becoming outstanding the managing still leaves a lot to be desired. 9 & 10 frida
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