![[THE HANGOVER] Discussing New Stadium Land, Jonny Gomes’ New Tattoo, And Joe Maddon’s Rant](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2012/06/119-300x168.jpg)
5 days until Rays pitchers and catchers report. 18 days until the first spring training game. 49 days until opening day. A few odds and ends to kick off the week… Stephen Nohlgren and Richard Danielson, along with the Tampa mayor, explain why Lightning owner Jeff Vinik might not want […]
![[THE HANGOVER] Discussing A New TV Face, A Weak Prospects Report, And A New Home For Elliot Johnson](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2014/01/RHollenberg-160x120.jpg)
The Rays have hired Rich Hollenberg (right) to be the new pre-game and post-game host, replacing Barry LeBrock. Hollenberg will continue to work during the off-seasons as a basketball play-by-play commentator for ESPN and a reporter for the NFL Network. THE JUNKYARD DOGS WEBTOPIA… The Rays have finalized their minor league […]
![[THE HANGOVER] Discussing What Grant Balfour Means For David Price’s Future (Very Little)](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/11/357000000471_rays_v_redsox-214x300.jpg)
A lot of people think the signing of Grant Balfour means the Rays are keeping David Price, including Bill Chastain. Yes, it is looking more and more like the Rays are going to keep Price, at least until July. But I am not convinced the two moves are related. If […]
![[THE HANGOVER] Discussing Matt Joyce’s Muscles, Fernando Rodney’s Next Home, And More Top Prospects](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2011/02/749072010084_Rays_at_Orioles-300x199.jpg)
Here are a few odds and ends to start our Tuesday… Matt Joyce claims to have added 20 pounds this off-season. [TampaBay.com] Fernando Rodney is still a free agent, but unless the Rays trade David Price to free up some payroll there is zero chance he will be re-signed. The […]
![[THE HANGOVER] Discussing A New First Baseman, Top Prospects, And Other Odds And Ends](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/12/USATSI_7034664_154511044_lowres-160x120.jpg)
The Rays have claimed first baseman and outfielder Jerry Sands off of waivers from the Pirates according to Roger Mooney. Sands spent the entire 2013 season in the minor leagues playing 106 games at the triple-A level. He hit .207 with a .311 OBP and seven home runs. He spent […]
Baseball America has released their annual list of the top ten prospects in the Rays’ organization and pitcher Jake Odorizzi came out on top. Odorizzi, who made four starts for the Rays in 2013, was one of the prospects that came to the Rays in the James Shields-Wil Myers trade. […]
It is time for our annual Meta-Analysis of the Rays top prospects. In the science community, a meta-analysis is what we do when we take the work of a bunch of other people, tease the data a little, draw some conclusions that nobody had noticed before, and then pawn it off […]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Golf Pants, Pig Heads, And Joyce’s Viewing Habits](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/02/BDcAcFoCYAEuQ5B-160x120.jpg)
THE JUNKYARD DOGS WEBTOPIA… The Rays held their annual charity golf tournament and both Ben Zobrist and Joe Maddon wore some magnificent pants (via MLB.com). Here is a fascinating read on Juan Sandoval, a non-roster invitee in camp with the Rays. He is a pitcher. He is also blind in […]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss New Contract Details, Funding For A Stadium, And Another Top Prospects List](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/02/BCYXDjICAAEawuJ-160x120.jpg)
Kaenon eyewear released some pictures of Joe Maddon trying on some new glasses. Will we see one of these models next season? THE JUNKYARD DOGS WEBTOPIA… Luke Scott’s $2.75 million contract includes $750,000 in incentives (likely tied to number of plate appearances). [Don Connolly] Meanwhile, Kyle Farnsworth can make up […]
![[HAPPY HOUR] The One Where We Discuss Longoria’s New Camo Spikes, A Half-Naked Zobrist, And Miss Florida’s New Beau](../../../../8083/8435371565_2be5918364_b.jpg)
Evan Longoria spoke to KicksOnFire.com about shoes and revealed this little nugget about what he will where on the field in 2013… “I’m trying to get crazy this year. I’m going to do type of camo [on the new shoe], whether it be regular camo or digi camo on the […]
