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Reading on Matt Moore and Ben Zobrist

Two links to throw your way before the holiday weekend: – Kevin Goldstein wrote about future aces on BPro and honored Matt Moore with some praise by writing, “If being an ace means overpowering opponents, Moore has you covered.” – … Continue reading

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The Aneury Rodriguez Series

This weekend’s series against the Astros could mark the first (and perhaps the last) opportunity the Rays will get to see Aneury Rodriguez in the majors. Rodriguez, of course, is a bit of an old friend, as Tampa Bay acquired … Continue reading

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Some Insight on Jim Hickey

Courtesy of Brian Anderson: DRB: How much credit do you give Jim Hickey for the amount of success Rays’ pitchers, i.e. a brand new bullpen, have had this season? BA: A lot. I have dual appreciation of Hickey, having worked … Continue reading

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The Process Versus The Marlins

Brad Hand Twenty one year old left hander Brad Hand will be making his third start above double A (having skipped triple A) against the Rays. In his 12 double A starts, he struck out 6.2 batters per nine innings … Continue reading

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What If: Josh Beckett

Sometimes, often whenever Josh Beckett is on the mound opposing the Rays (and having arguably the best start of his career), I wonder how the world would look if the Rays had selected him instead of Josh Hamilton. I have … Continue reading

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