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Former Rays Employee’s SABR Presentation Highlights Dan Johnson & Jack Cust

Graham Goldbeck, who once worked for the Rays but now works for Sportsvision, made a presentation during the weekend’s SABR conference in Arizona. Luckily for those not in attendance, Baseball America‘s Matt Eddy put together a tremendous recap of the … Continue reading

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Wade & Johnson v. The Process

For the Tampa Bay Rays, Cory Wade was the one that got away. Cory Wade was the one who slipped through the process. Yet, it was Cory Wade who help save the Tampa Bay Rays season. The decision to keep … Continue reading

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The Playoff Run

When the Rays were trying to claw back into the race, Tommy made a joke about bringing TPR back if they made the postseason. It was a joke in the “when pigs fly” sense, but after last night, how could … Continue reading

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J.P. Howell Returns, Dan Johnson Exits

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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Daily Process: Rays Split With Toronto

Wade Davis managed to complete six innings in under 60 pitches. In the end, he completed 7 2/3 with 98 tosses. Davis was poor if you go by his peripherals—four walks, two home runs, and three strikeouts—but things really didn’t … Continue reading

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