Tag Archives: Ben Zobrist

The Great Zobrist vs. Cano vs. Pedroia Debate

Over at River Avenue Blues, Stephen Rhoads took to answering the age-old question: Who is the best second baseman in the division. Staying true to the northeastern bias that plagues American League East elitists, Rhoads only focused on Robinson Cano … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Rays, Niemann Defeat Yankees

Jeff Niemann had a fine start, lasting into the eighth and allowing only one run. Say what you will about Niemann’s previous struggles, but one thing he has consistently done well is place his curveball. Tonight was no exception, as … Continue reading

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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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Ben Zobrist Is Invisible

When I wrote about Evan Longoria’s status as a five-tool player, I neglected to follow the post up with the intended sequel post. In the post, I wanted to point out how the Rays have a collection of players who … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Rays Offense Outlasts Orioles in 9-6 Win

The Rays and Orioles picked up their seesaw battle on Sunday after a back and forth extra-inning affair on Saturday. The Rays held leads of 3-0, 5-2, and 7-3 before finally winning 9-6 – claiming the series victory in Baltimore. … Continue reading

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