Tag Archives: Evan Longoria

Daily Process: Rays Win Behind Price, Longoria

Sometime early in the game, I tweeted that David Price had shutout stuff tonight. He did, as his fastball packed enough heat for multiple Florida summers, but the shutout went away in the eighth inning, in large part thanks to … Continue reading

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Evaluating Evan Longoria

Our old pal, Sternfan, has been asking a question on Twitter lately that goes something like this, “How is Evan Longoria elite?”Although Stern’s question is wry in nature, it does touch upon an important and fundamental sector of advanced analysis … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Zobrist & Kotchman Lead Attack In Rays 7-5 Win

The Rays and Orioles traded blows in the latter stages of Saturday’s game before Tampa Bay landed the knockout punch(es) in the 11th round inning. At one point, the Rays were up 3-0 and held an 86% chance of victory … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Rays Win Behind Hellickson’s Effort; Longoria Exits With Injury

The Rays won the game which is great, but they lost their All-Star third baseman for the second time this season to an injury on the left side of his body. After missing nearly the entire month of April because … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Joyce & Longoria Go Yard; Cobb, Peralta, Farnsworth Pitch In

On James Shields Day, Alex Cobb showed a Shields-like process in just his second major league start. The final line (6.1 IP, 4H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K) may not reflect it; however, Cobb was much improved in his second … Continue reading

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