Desmond Jennings

  • The Desmond Jennings era is over as the Rays finally let go of their ‘fool’s gold hope’

    The Desmond Jennings era is over as the Rays finally let go of their ‘fool’s gold hope’

    August 27, 2016 at 1:27 pm 10 comments

    The Desmond Jennings era is over. On Friday, the Rays released the oft-injured and oft-underperforming outfielder after seven seasons with the club. Cash spoke about the move, via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. “It was time,” Cash said. “Best for him, best for us going forward.” The Rays […]

     
  • [Indians 6, Rays 0] What Rays fans will be talking about today

    June 22, 2016 at 9:06 am 3 comments

    The GBT - The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. Indians 6, RAYS 0 (boxscore) THE GOOD: Corey Kluber tossed his first career shutout, giving up 3 hits and 2 walks. Why is this good? Because the […]

     
  • [Rays 6, Diamondbacks 4] The plays Rays fans will be talking about today

    June 7, 2016 at 9:41 am 7 comments

    The GBT - The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. RAYS 6, D’backs 4 (boxscore) THE GOOD: Desmond Jennings must have heard the rumblings. The criticism was coming fast and heavy this week. Coming into last night’s […]

     
  • [Royals 6, Rays 2] The plays Rays fans will be talking about today

    May 31, 2016 at 7:40 am 5 comments

    The GBT - The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. Royals 6, RAYS 2 (boxscore) THE GOOD: As Matt Andriese continues to pitch like a solid middle-of-the-rotation pitcher, the Rays’ pitching depth just continues to grow. Of […]

     
  • Rays 3, Orioles 1: The plays Rays fans will be talking about today

    Rays 3, Orioles 1: The plays Rays fans will be talking about today

    April 27, 2016 at 9:15 am 6 comments

    The GBT - The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. RAYS 3, Orioles 1 (boxscore) THE GOOD: Jake Odorizzi was OK, giving up 7 hits in 5 innings and striking out just 1. He was able […]

     
  • Desmond Jennings changed his body and now his career may be in jeopardy

    Desmond Jennings changed his body and now his career may be in jeopardy

    August 28, 2015 at 10:13 am 11 comments

    Desmond Jennings is back on the DL. If you had 10 games in the pool for when Jennings would end up back on the DL, you win! If Jennings misses the rest of the season, this now means that over a stretch of 190 games, dating back to last September, […]

     
  • [THE HANGOVER] What Rays fans need to know today

    [THE HANGOVER] What Rays fans need to know today

    August 13, 2015 at 9:43 am 1 comment

    The GBT - The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. RAYS 9, Braves 6 (boxscore) THE GOOD: The Rays drive me nuts. They go weeks where you wonder if they will ever win 2 games in […]

     
  • [THE HANGOVER] What Rays fans need to know today

    [THE HANGOVER] What Rays fans need to know today

    August 12, 2015 at 8:17 am 10 comments

    The GBT - The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. RAYS 2, Braves 0 (boxscore) THE GOOD: Erasmo Ramirez got off to a shaky start but settled down nicely. After giving up 4 hits to the first 8 batters […]

     
  • Why the Rays are never buyers or sellers at the trade deadline

    Why the Rays are never buyers or sellers at the trade deadline

    July 10, 2015 at 9:36 am 5 comments

    We are three weeks from the (non-waiver) trade deadline and despite being just 4.0 games behind in the playoff race and in seemingly desperate need of some offense and a fresh arm or two for the bullpen don’t look for the Rays to be too active. That’s because the Rays […]

     
  • [THE HANGOVER] What Rays fans need to know today

    [THE HANGOVER] What Rays fans need to know today

    June 11, 2015 at 7:57 am 6 comments

    The GBT - The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. RAYS 4, Angels 2 (boxscore) THE GOOD: Evan Longoria returned to the lineup and hit a home run in the 3rd inning to give the Rays the […]