Tag Archives: Desmond Jennings

The Difference Between B.J. Upton And Desmond Jennings

Posted on June 26, 2011 by R.J. Anderson

Yesterday, I wrote about the Rays and selling off a piece or two. B.J. Upton was the focus, and I hinted that Desmond Jennings might be able to replicate his performance. I did not want to leave that thought hanging—even … Continue reading →

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Desmond Jennings, Tim Beckham, and Hak-Ju Lee Continue to Hit

Posted on May 16, 2011 by R.J. Anderson

- If only the Rays knew for sure that Super Two would hit the bricks in the next CBA, then Desmond Jennings would be the Rays left fielder in a matter of days. Jennings is hitting .297/.404/.478 in Durham—a .187 … Continue reading →

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Dream Processing: Desmond Jennings’ Power Stays

Posted on April 20, 2011 by R.J. Anderson

Although I neglected to mention it yesterday, Desmond Jennings became the first batter in the Rays system—from the majors to the lowest active portion of the minors—to reach double-digit walks on the season. Jennings has walked in 16.9 percent of … Continue reading →

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When Will Desmond Jennings Be Promoted?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by R.J. Anderson

If you want the short answer without any of the gory details: Probably around the All-Star break. More specifics after the jump. Share this:PrintFacebookTwitterEmail

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Game-Changer: Evan Longoria Leaves With Oblique Injury

Posted on April 2, 2011 by R.J. Anderson

Evan Longoria left tonight’s game with a strained oblique, but said after the game that he hopes to miss a week at the most. The injury raises the first difficult decision of the season for the Rays as there’s a … Continue reading →

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