Tag Archives: Jake McGee

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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Thoughts on an Opening Day Loss

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

We will not recap every game but for opening day let’s make an exception.

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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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The Rays New Bullpen Looks Good, Versatile

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Tommy Rancel wrote about the Rays’ changing bullpen strategy two weeks ago, suggesting the Rays might be undergoing a conscious shift from specialists to well-rounded relievers. Andrew Friedman’s latest additions—namely Jamey Wright and Kyle Farnsworth—have all but set the opening … Continue reading →

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