Tag Archives: Fernando Rodney

Game-Changer: Bullpen Holds Despite Unusual Workload

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Although the Rays tacked on another to their franchise-record 27-straight starts with at least five innings pitched, the club’s bullpen had to do something Friday night they otherwise hadn’t done all season: Throw as many innings as the starter. Luckily … Continue reading →

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Is Fernando Rodney Tipping Pitches?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Update: Here’s Rodney last opening day. Note the glove height and angle: Last night, during Fernando Rodney’s WBC appearance, former A’s and Cardinals pitcher and current ESPN analyst Mark Mulder tweeted that Rodney was tipping his pitches. Mulder’s explanation was that … Continue reading →

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Leveraging Jake McGee’s Usage

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Can the Rays use Jake McGee effectively without him racking up saves? Continue reading →

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The Process Report Spring Preview: The Bullpen

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

With camp opening this week, we’re going to begin previewing the roster in segments. Today we’ll focus on the potential members of the opening day bullpen. The format is as follows: Player name Position 2012 role Expected 2013 role A … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Fernando Rodney Extension

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Depending on who you believe the Rays are either talking an extension with Fernando Rodney’s agent or the two sides haven’t talked at all. Should those negotiations arise they could provide another example of how economics force the Rays to … Continue reading →

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