Category Archives: Offseason
Was The Scott Kazmir Trade a White Flag?
I have a longstanding debate between Michael Weber on Twitter over whether the Scott Kazmir deal represented the Rays’ waving the white flag. Something I have wanted to do –and for some reason hadn’t until now—is see just how the … Continue reading
Bautista and McGee
Jose Bautista signs an extension I’ve been a fan of Alex Anthopoulos’ doings in Toronto, but this one confuses me a bit. Bautista had a fantastic season and would have qualified for free agency at season’s end. Instead, the Jays … Continue reading
Two Birds, One Post
Motivated is to Manny Ramirez what finally healthy is to B.J. Upton. The analogy connects common narrative to player, thus connecting the players themselves. What we should really connect are the storylines and the garbage bin. Everyone and their mother … Continue reading
The Blue Jays Are Sly
While the Rays were busy securing their offense, the Toronto Blue Jays were busy freeing budgetary shackles. On Friday night, the Jays sent outfielder Vernon Wells and $5 million in cash to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for catcher … Continue reading
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Report: Johnny Damon and Rays Near Deal
According to Tim Brown, the Tampa Bay Rays and Johnny Damon are nearing a deal. The Scarlet Iscariot spent last season with the Detroit Tigers and hit .271/.355/.401 – good for a .340 wOBA – a three-year low for the … Continue reading
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