Category Archives: Roster Management

Two is Better Than One: The Loney-Rodriguez Platoon

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

After a collective sputter out of the gate, the Rays sit in the middle of the pack as a slightly above-average offensive club. Evan Longoria continues to lead the way but unlikely production from a first-base platoon, consisting of James … Continue reading →

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Jeff Niemann To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Jeff Niemann’s attempt to come back from an injury-plagued 2012 season has ended before throwing an official pitch in 2013.

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Jeff Niemann to the DL; Brandon Gomes Promoted

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

When Roberto Hernandez beat Jeff Niemann out for a rotation spot I wrote this: Portraying the Hernandez-Niemann decision as a choice between upside maximization and risk minimization feels off. It implies Niemann’s beta is low, which is a stretch due … Continue reading →

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The Jamey Wright-Brandon Gomes Decision

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

We’ve covered two of the controversial roster decisions made this spring in recent days. Let’s talk about a third today, one that seems overblown: Jamey Wright over Brandon Gomes.

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Luke Scott May Begin Season on DL

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Update: Luke Scott (right calf strain) will officially start the season on the disabled list. A corresponding move will be made tomorrow when the opending day roster is finalized. Because Scott is expected to miss 2-3 weeks, his replacement is … Continue reading →

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