Tag Archives: J.P. Howell

J.P. Howell Pitches Inside

Posted on June 14, 2011 by R.J. Anderson

I was reading this Q&A from earlier today and ran across Greg Maddux’s answer to what about pitching has changed and it got me back to thinking about something I wanted to write before. Here is the part that caused … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Tommy Rancel

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

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Tommy Rancel

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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J.P. Howell Returns, Dan Johnson Exits

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

The best news of the day is that J.P. Howell is indeed back and that Rob Delaney was demoted for him. The big news from Durham isn’t a Desmond Jennings or Matt Moore promotion, but a Justin Ruggiano promotion. That … Continue reading →

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The Return of J.P. Howell

Posted on May 19, 2011 by R.J. Anderson

Two very important things stand to happen in tomorrow night’s Rays-Marlins game. 1) Besides the obvious—it’s J.P. Howell, for cripes sake—adding one of the best relievers in baseball during 2008-2009 to this bullpen is a satisfying idea. If Howell can … Continue reading →

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