Winning in St.Petersberg(Tampa Bay Rays 2008-)

Winning in St.Peterberg
(Tampa Bay Rays(2008-)
Attachment 17433

Club Officals:
Owner-Stuart Sternberg
President-Stuart Sternberg
General Manager-Andrew Friedman

Manger and Coaches
Manager-Wade Boggs
Bench Coach-Fred Mcgriff
Hitting Coach-Jose Canseco
Pitching Coach-Bob Gibson
First Base Coach-George Hendrick
Thrid Base Coach-Rickey Henderson
Bullpen Coach-Bobby Ramos

History:

Unifourms:
Attachment 17525

Retired Numbers
12-Wade Boggs
42-Jackie Robinson(All of Baseball)

Names:
Tampa Bay Devil Rays(1998-2007)
Tampa Bay Rays(2008-)
Ballpark
Tropicana Field (1998–present)

Major league titles

World Series titles (1) 2008

AL Pennants (1) 2008

Division titles (0) None

Wild card berths (1) 2008

Mr. Steriody is your hitting coach? :) Watch him claim that all the Rays use 'roids in a book or something lol

Dynasty Rules
Not really alot of rules

Can only accept 5 computer offered trades per year
Can make 4 trading block trades per year
Can sign 2 free agent during year
Off-season free agents 4 per year
undrafted free agented after draft 2 per year


Will be using montly updates and a few special posts(team milestone major trades deadline etc.)

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Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies

Mr. Steriody is your hitting coach? :) Watch him claim that all the Rays use 'roids in a book or something lol

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lol

Attachment 17436
This was the first trade for the Rays for 08

Season Preview:Rays Batters
Linuep W DH
1.Carl Crawford LF
2.B.J Upton CF
3.Carlos Pena 1B
4.Erik Hinske DH
5.Evan Longoria 3B
6.Dinoer Navarro C
7.Justin Ruggiano RF
8.Akinori Iwamura 2B
9.Jason Barlett SS

Lineup W/O DH
1.Carl Crawford LF
2.B.J Upton CF
3.Carlos Pena 1B
4.Erik Hinske RF
5.Evan Longoria 3B
6.Dinoer Navarro C
7.Akinori Iwamura 2B
8.Jason Barlett SS
9.Pitcher

Bench
Andy Cannizaro IF
John Weber OF
Shawn Riggans C
Cliff Floyd OF
Willy Aybar IF

Top 3 Prospect Batting
1.Joe Mahter RF(AAA)
2.David Freese 3B(AAA)
3.Ryan Royster LF(A)

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Originally Posted by howardryan6

Ok, I am letting you use my copy righted format :p, now you have to tell me the site you are using to make that article.

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here:)
http://www.in-the-paper.com/default....FQJtFQodRlvJRQ

More coming tomorrow:)

Tampa Bay Rays Preview:Pitchers

Starting Rotation
1.James Shields
2.Matt Garza
3.Edwin Jackson
4.Andy Sonnanstine
5.Jason Hammel

Bullpen
LR.Scott Dohmann
MR.Dan Wheeler
SR.Trever Miller
SR.Gary Clover
SU.Al Reyes
CL.Troy Percival

Top 3 Pitching Prospects
1.David Price (A)
2.Wade Davis (AA)
3.Jacob McGee (A)

April 26,2008
Attachment 17447

Other moves:
SP David Price promoted to AA
LF Ryan Royster promoted to AA

April 28,2008
Rays moves:
Sign Val Majewski to 3yr 450,000 deal and placed on bench
Sign Pablo Ozuna to 1yr 1.1mill deal and placed on bench
Shawn Riggans sent to AAA
John Weber sent to AAA

Winning in St.Petersberg
(Tampa Bay Rays 2008-)
Attachment 17449

Team Record: 15-13
Month Record: 15-13

Standings:
AL East
1.Boston Red Sox 17-9
2.New York Yankees 18-10
3.Tampa Bay Rays 15-13
4.Toronto Blue Jays 12-14
5.Baltimore Orioles 12-17

Team Stats:
Batting: .244
Runs Scored: 134
Runs Allowed: 136
ERA: 4.64
Pythagorean W-L: 14-14 (.500)

Finances:
Cash: 26,704,268
Team Payroll: 59,125,082
Payroll Budget: 90,565,462

Team Leaders:
ERA: James Shields (0.89)
Wins: James Shields, Matt Garza (4)
Saves: Troy Percival
Strikeouts: Matt Garza (29)

Average: Akinori Iwamura (.295)
Home Runs: Carlos Pena (8)
RBI: Akinori Iwamura (25)
Stolen Bases: B.J Upton (9)

Team Injuries:
Erik Hinske 4 days left
Rocco Baldeli 10 days left

Recap:

Hitting:
Attachment 17450
Hitting Notes:
Aknori is 2 homers and 9 rbis away from what he did his rookie year.
Carl Crawford is slowing up 1 steal this season so far.
Pena is on pace to hit 48 homers 8 so far
Pitching:
Attachment 17451
Pitching Notes:
James Shields' era is 0.89 he has 4er in 5 starts 4-1 record era in his wins is 0.00 and in his loss 6.00
Scott Kazmir Returns to the rotation after miss april
Percival has nine saves on pace for 54.
Other Notes:
Wade Davis is 4-1 at double-A
Last year #1 overalll pick David price is 3-0 in 6 starts at A and A
Jacob McGee is 2-1 in 4 starts at A
David Freese has 6 homers 26 rbis at AAA
Ryan Royster has 7 homers 25 rbis at A and AA

April Around the MLB
Attachment 17452

Individual Leaders
ERA: AL: James Shields(TBR) NL: Bret Myers 1.08
K: AL: Erik Bedard(SEA) 46 NL: Johan Santana 45
W: AL: Joe Saunders(LAA), Ervin Santana(LAA) 5 NL: Johan Santana 5
S: AL: Joe Nathen(MIN), Mariano Rivera(NYY), Troy Percival(TBR) 9 NL: Francico Cordero(CIN), Billy Wagner(NYM) 9
AVG: AL: Kevin Youkilis(BOS) .392 NL: Russel Martin(LAD)
HR: AL: Travis Hafer(CLE) 10 NL: Carlos Beltran(NYM) 13
RBI: AL: Travis Hafner(CLE) 29, NL: Dan Uggla(FLA) 28
SB: AL: B.J Upton(TBR) 9 NL: Juan Piere(LAD) 19

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National League Standings
National League East
1.Mets 17-9
2. Philies 15-13
3.Nationals 13-13
4. Braves 11-16
5. Marlins 11-18

National League Central
1.Cubs 17-8
2.Reds 16-9
3.Astros 14-12
4.Brewers 12-14
5.Cardinals 10-15
6.Pirates 9-17

National League West
1.Dodgers 18-9
2.Rockies 17-12
3.Padres 17-12
4.D-backs 11-15
5.Giants 6-22

American League Standings
American League East
Last post
American League Central
1.White Sox 17-12
2.Tigers 15-12
3.Twins 14-13
4.Indians 12-15
5.Royals 12-15

American League West
1.Rangers 17-11
2.Angels 14-14
3.Mariners 10-17
4.A's 7-20

Trades
Attachment 17453
Milestones
Attachment 17454

June 2,2008

Attachment 17456
This was the headline of the day.

Wade Boggs, Andrew Friedman, and Nolan Ryan meet today to discuss a possible pitching trade to upgrade the starting rotation.

NR:I think we need to make a trade to upgrade the rotation. We're 33-24 but in 3rd we need a big trade.
WB:Okay who's on the block?
AF:I have gotten calls about Aaron Cook, Dontrelle Willis,Jo-Jo Reyes, and Jered Weaver, why dont we call up Wade Davis?
NR:He wont be ready until september and David Price could call him in August.
WB:We should get Aaron Cook.
NR:What do they want?
AF:I'll on the phone and get back to you tommorow

Winning in St.Petersberg
(Tampa Bay Rays 2008-)
May Review
Attachment 17458

Team Record: 33-24
Month Record: 18-11

Standings:
AL East
1.Boston Red Sox 38-16
2t.New York Yankees 32-23
2t.Tampa Bay Rays 34-24
4.Toronto Blue Jays 31-23
5.Baltimore Orioles 21-35

Team Stats:
Batting: .261
Runs Scored: 307
Runs Allowed: 348
ERA: 4.09
Pythagorean W-L: 34-23 (.596)

Finances:
Cash: 37,426,172
Team Payroll: 57,125,082
Payroll Budget: 85,600,989

Team Leaders:
ERA: James Shields (2.33)
Wins: James Shields, Matt Garza (7)
Saves: Troy Percival (16)
Strikeouts: Matt Garza (63)

Average: Akinori Iwamura (.293)
Home Runs: Carlos Pena (15)
RBI: Akinori Iwamura (42)
Stolen Bases: B.J Upton (16)

Team Injuries:
Jason Hammel 126 left
Recap:

Hitting:
Attachment 17459
Hitting Notes:
Aknori has more homers and rbis then he did last year.
Pena has 15 homers and was named rays batter of the month(7homers)
Longoria has 7 homers.
Baldeli is the big guy on the bench 2 pinch hit homers.
Pitching:
Attachment 17460
Pitching Notes:
James Shields could win the cy young 7-2 record.
Scott Kazmir Returns to the rotation after missing april and went 3-1
Other Notes:
Wade Davis is 6-3 at double-a
Last year #1 overalll pick David price is 3-1 in 11 starts at A and AA
Jacob McGee is 4-1 in 9 starts at A
David Freese has 11 homers 48 rbis at AAA
Ryan Royster has 9 homers 43 rbis at A and AA

June 3,2008

Attachment 17461
The Ray new Rotation
Saunders goes to 3 spot and sonnstine to 5 sport howell to long relief.

Nolan Ryan and Andrew Freidman met to discuss the trade.

NR:I like trade are confirmed on take Fields in the draft?
AF:Probally and were promting Wade Daves to Triple-A
NR:Ok
(Just then Edwin Jackson walks in)
EJ:I WAS TRADED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NR:Yes......why do you care??
EJ:Now I'm going to my 3rd team in my career.
AF:So we needed Saunders and here your plane ticke to LA.
EJ:Okay bye.
(Then Matt Garza walks in)
MG:Yo why's Edwin walking away with a suitcase and a plane ticket?
(Nolan hands Matt the paper)
MG:WHAT!!!!!! JOE SAUNDERS!!!!!!! FOR 4 PITCHERS!!!!!!
AF:Calm down it was you or him.

May Around the MLB
Attachment 17477

Individual Leaders
ERA: AL: Jake Westbrook(CLE) 1.68 NL: Rany Johnson(ARI) 2.15
K: AL: Josh Beckett(BOS) 76 NL: Johan Santana(NYM) 83
W: AL: Josh Beckett(BOS) 11 NL: Johan Santana(NYM) 9
S: AL: Joe Nathan(MIN) Troy Percival(TBR) 16 NL: Rafel Soriano(ATL), Chad Cordero(WSN) 16
AVG: AL: Kevin Youkilis(BOS) .381 NL: Ronny Paulino(PIT) .378
HR: AL: Jason Giambi(NYY), Carlos Pena(TBR) 16 NL: Carlos Beltran(NYM) 19
RBI: AL: Chris Shelton(TEX) 49 NL: Lance Berkman(HOU) 47
SB: AL: Chone Figgins(LAA) 19 NL: Juan Piere(LAD) 25

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Trades
May 8,2008
Padres Sends:
Joe Thatcher(P)
Tigers Sends:
Clete Thomas(OF)
Zach Miner(P)
Auilino Lopez(P)
Clete Thomas(1B)

Milestones
May 5,2008
Bobby Abreu(NYY) 1000th Rbi
May 10,2008
Greg Maddux(SDP) 350th win
May 18,2008
Jeff Baker(COL) Hit for cycle

June 6,2008
Attachment 17466

(The Rays Draft Room Adrew Friedman,Bobby Ramos, and Stuart Sternberg)
AF:Ok who are we drafting
SS:Joshua Fields Closer from Georgia.
BR:Oh come on Buster Posey
AF:I want Gordan Beckham
SS:Great none of us can agree on a player
AF:Why should we take fields?
SS:Percival cant be the closer to much longer and fields willy only need a couple of years in the minors and im the owner of this club
BR:True
AF:Beckham is an amazing shortstop with powe...oh wait you are the owner draft Fields
SS:im calling the pick in now
(From the Mlb first year player draft)
Bud Selig:With the first overall pick in the 2008 MLB first year player draft the Tampa Bay Rays select from the university of Georgia pitcher Joshua Fields.

Other Rays picks
RP Joshua Fields 1st round 1st overall pick signed
Attachment 17469
CF Robbie Grossman 2 round 31st overall pick signed
Attachment 17467
SS Justin Wallace 3 round 61st overall pick signed
Attachment 17468
SP Tyler Stovall 4th Round 91st overall pick wont sign
1B Phil Amistead 5th round 121st overall pick wont sign
RP Dusty pope 6th round 151tst overall pick wont sign

After Fields was drafted he sat down with ESPN's Peter Gammons
PG:how Does it feel to be drafted first overall?
JF:Better than you can imagiane
PG: Did you ever think you'd get this far?
JF:Never in wildest dreams did i think this would ever happen
PG:When Bud Selig said "from the univerity of gergia" did you think that it was you or gordan beckham?
JF:Truthfully i thought it was gordan then he fell to 14th overall at the twins i was supprised i went this high.
PG:Thanks for the time Josh and good luck from here on
JF:no problem

Winning in St.Petersberg
(Tampa Bay Rays 2008-)
June Review
Attachment 17475

Team Record: 52-31
Month Record: 19-7

Standings:
AL East
1t.Boston Red Sox 52-31
1t.Tampa Bay Rays 52-31
3.New York Yankees 48-35
4.Toronto Blue Jays 44-38
5.Baltimore Orioles 35-50

Team Stats:
Batting: .273
Runs Scored: 478
Runs Allowed: 362
ERA: 4.07
Pythagorean W-L: 53-30 (.639)

Finances:
Cash: 44,854,890
Team Payroll: 61,427,082
Payroll Budget: 75,064,133

Team Leaders:
ERA: James Shields (2.92)
Wins: Joe Saunders (10)
Saves: Troy Percival (25)
Strikeouts: Matt Garza (85)

Average: Carl Crawfor (.305)
Home Runs: Carlos Pena (27)
RBI: Carlos Pena (66)
Stolen Bases: B.J Upton (21)

Team Injuries:
Jason Hammel 96 left
Recap:

Hitting:
Attachment 17472
Hitting Notes:
Carlos Pena now is now the team leader in rbis for the first time all season akinori is not
Crawford is now speding up after 1 steal in april 14 in may and june
Evan Longoria now is the front runner for Rays rookie of the year with 13 homers and he is basiclly the only rookie on the 25 man roster
Pitching:
Attachment 17473
Pitching Notes:
Joe Saunders is 3-1 in 5 starts as a Ray and has a 10-5 record on the season.
Scott Kazir is easlily the Rays best pitcher in francise history all-time ray leader in about ever stats in as ray
Other Notes:
David Price and Sonnistine will flop as Price has arived to the Rays. Andy goes to durham.
Wade Davis is on fire in the minors 7-4 in 17 starts between AA and AAA
Josh Butler the 4th best pitching prospect is now in the LA orgainsation with the trade of Joe Saunders
Josh Fields has join single-A and has made 9 apperances 2-1 record K-BB 19-11
Ryan Royster now has 14 homers 63 rbis between A and AA
David Freese is very close to the majors has this line at AAA .391-20-73 and also speed 5 triples

May Around the MLB
Attachment 17478

Individual Leaders
ERA: AL: Josh Beckett(BOS) 2.56 NL: John Smoltz(ATL) 2.67
K: AL: C.C. Sabathia(CLE) 103 NL: Jake Peavy(SDP) 126
W: AL: Josh Beckett(BOS) 13 NL: Johan Santana(NYM), Aaron Cook(COL) 10
S:AL: Joe Nathan(MIN) 26 NL: Rafel Soriano(ATL), Takashi Saito 23
AVG: AL: Kevin Youkilis(BOS) .356 NL: Ronny Paulino(PIT) .369
HR: AL: Carlos Pena(TBR) 27 NL: Carlos Beltran(NYM) Alfonso Soriano(CHC), Adam Dunn(CIN) 23
RBI: AL:Carlos Pena(TBR) 66 NL: Chipper Jones(ATL) 71
SB: AL: Chone Figgins(LAA) 34 NL: Eugenio Velez(SFG) 32

American League Standings
AL East
check my last post
AL Central
1.Twins 44-40
2.Royals 41-41
3.Indians 39-43
4.White Sox 38-46
5.Tigers 36-47
AL West
1.Angels 47-36
2.Rangers 43-42
3.Mariners 38-44
4.A's 24-57
National League Standings
NL East
1.Braves 46-36
2.Mets 43-39
3.Marlins 37-46
4.Philes 35-48
4.Nats 35-48
NL Central
1.Brewers 50-31
2.Cubs 41-38
3.Cardinals 40-40
4.Astros 38-42
5.Reds 37-42
6.Pirates 37-44
NL West
1.Dodgers 50-31
2.D-Backs 46-34
3.Padres 42-40
4.Rockies 43-41
5.Giants 31-51
Trades
Just the Saunders Trade
Milestones:
Attachment 17480

July 1,2008
Attachment 17487
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Another big mover for the Rays happened today

July 9,2008
2008 State Farm Home Run Derby
Attachment 17489

Batters for Derby
Carlos Pena (TBR)
Adam Dunn (CIN)
Prince Fielder (MIL)
Alex Rodriguez (NYY)
Alfonso Soriano (CHC)
Jason Giambi (NYY)
Carlos Beltran (NYM)
Hideki Matsui (NYY)
Albert Pujols (STL)
Barry Bonds (LAA)
Who every chose the batters overated the Yankees!!
(Down on the field Joe Morgan, Chris Berman, Peter Gammons, and Jon Miller)
CB:Ladies and Gentelman let's make some noise for your 2008 Statefarm Homerun Derby contestants. Batting first from the New York Mets Carlos BEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLTRAN!! Had 24 homers in the first half. Batting Second from the LA Angels of Anihem Barry Bonds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enter the break with 19 homers 55 rbis!! Batting third from the Chicago Cubs Alfonso SoRIIIIANOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Had 25 homers in the first half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Battng Cleanup from the Tampa Bay Rays CARLOOSSSS PENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 29 homers in the first half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Batting 5th from the St.Louis Cardinals ALBERT PUJOOLLSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! 22 homers in the first half!!!!!! Batting 6th from the New York Yankees Alex RodriueZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!! 20 bombs in the first half!!!!!! Batting 7th from the New York Yankees JASON GIAMBBBBBBBBBII!!!!! 23 homers in the first half!!!!!!!!!!!! Batting double cleanup Hedeki Matsui!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 19 homers in the first half!!!!
(After a Commerical)
CB:Now time for predictions Joe your predition
JOEM:I'm going to take Carlos Pena he look like he could win this thing
JONM:Im going with A-Rod he has never won a derby but the time is now
PG:Now im going to have to go with Prince Fielder.
CB:I have to agree with peter.
CB:Let the Derby Begin!!!!!!!!

Code:

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FIRST ROUND (10 Outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
Carlos Pena (TBR)                  11
Adam Dunn (CIN)                    10
Prince Fielder (MIL)                  9
Alex Rodriguez (NYY)                6
Alfonso Soriano (CHC)                5
Jason Giambi (NYY)                  5
Carlos Beltran (NYM)                4
Hideki Matsui (NYY)                  3
Albert Pujols (STL)                  2
Barry Bonds (LAA)                    1

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First Round Review
Biggest Suprise:Bond's Steriod Must have not worked today he got 1 homer

Code:

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SECOND ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
Alex Rodriguez (NYY)              4
Prince Fielder (MIL)                3
Carlos Pena (TBR)                  2
Adam Dunn (CIN)                    2

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Round 2 review:
A-Rod and Prince duel for the title in the final round
(Back to the field)
CB:Now it's time for the final round A-Rod and Price Fielder who win John your pick's out
JON:Prince fielder

Code:

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FINAL ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
Alex Rodriguez (NYY)                3
Prince Fielder (MIL)                    3

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So we go to extras

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EXTRA INNINGS (3 outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
ALEX RODRIGUEZ                      5
Prince Fielder                      4

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WINNER: Alex Rodriguez
The winner is A-rod. Golden ball money raised 14 9 out homers hit $238,000 raised.

How is my Dynasty so far?

July 10,2008
Attachment 17491

New lineup
1.Carl Crawford LF
2.Dan Uggla 2B
3.Carlos Pena 1B
4.Evan Longoria 3B
5.Erik Hinske DH
6.B.J Upton CF
7.Joe Mather RF
8.Dionar Navarro C
9.Aknori Iwamura SS

July 10,2008
Attachment 17493
2008 MLB All-star game from Yankee staduim
Attachment 17494

Tonight was the all-star game the final one at yankee staduim.
Starting Lineups
NL
1.Chase Utley 2B
2.Russell Martin C
3.Chipper Jones 3B
4.Albert Pujols 1B
5.Prince Fielder DH
6.Adam Dunn LF
7.Alfonso Soriano RF
8.Matt Holliday CF
9.Miguel Tejada SS
Bench NL
Carlos Beltran
Orlando Hudson
Jason Bay
Han-Ram
Ronny Paulino
Derek Lee
Lance Berkman
Troy Glaus
David Wright
Kelly Johnson
AL
Akinori Iwamura
Hideki Matsui CF
Manny Ramirez LF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
David Ortiz DH
Nick Swisher C
Barry Bonds 1B
Gary Sheffield RF
Yuniesky Betancourt SS
Bench AL
Victor Martinez(INJURIED)
Carlos Pena(INJURIED)
Brian Robberts
Travis Buck
Josh Hamilton
Miguel Cabbrea
Bobby Abreau
Vernon Wells
Starting Pitchers
NL:Heath Bell
AL:Zack Grenkie
Attachment 17495

That's all for today coming tommor moring Deadline Special, we have traded for John Rauch, and july review.

His roster is like almost exactly the same as the RL Rays from what I can tell...

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Originally Posted by howardryan6

I like it so far, but you are making too many trades for star players.

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i Was offered uggla by the computer

Trading Deadline

Trades of the Season
April 1, 2008
Cardinals receive Jonny Gomes (RF)
Rays receive Joe Mather (OF) and David Freese (3B)
April 12, 2008
Mariners receive Austin Kearns (RF), Jason Stanford (RP), Eddie Rogers (2B), and Brian Sanches (RP)
Nationals receive Jon Huber (RP) and Sean Green (RP)
MAY 8, 2008
Padres receive Clete Thomas (CF), Zach Miner (SP), Aquilino Lopez (RP) and Jeff Larish (1B)
Tigers receive Joe Thatcher (RP)

JUNE 3, 2008
Angels receive Scott Dohmann (RP), Ben Hendrickson (SP), Edwin Jackson (SP) and Josh Butler (SP)
Rays receive Joe Saunders (SP)
JULY 3, 2008
Giants receive Tadahito Iguchi (2B), Luis Rodriguez (3B), Khalil Greene (SS), Adrian Gonzalez (1B) and Josh Bard (C)
Padres receive Brad Hennessey (RP) and Tim Lincecum (SP)

JULY 6, 2008
Nationals receive Joaquin Arias (SS) and John Mayberry Jr. (RF)
Rangers receive Luis Ayala (RP)

JULY 12, 2008
Marlins receive Jason Bartlett (SS) and Andy Sonnanstine (SP)
Rays receive Dan Uggla (2B)

JULY 16, 2008
Orioles receive Ryan Mullins (SP), Jose Mijares (SP) and Loek Van Mil (SP)
Twins receive Brian Roberts (2B)

JULY 27, 2008
Marlins receive Ricky Romero (SP)
Blue Jays receive Mark Hendrickson (SP)

JULY 31, 2008
Nationals receive Matt Walker (RP)
Rays receive Jon Rauch (RP)

JULY 31, 2008
Orioles receive Chris Perez (RP), Kyle McClellan (RP) and Blake Hawksworth (SP)
Cardinals receive Daniel Cabrera (SP)

Winning in St.Petersberg
(Tampa Bay Rays 2008-)
May Review
Attachment 17509

Team Stats:
Overall Record: 68-40
July Record: 16-9
Pythagorean Record: 69-39
Current Standings: Second Place, 1 game back
Team ERA: 4.05
Team Batting Average: .273
Runs Scored: 627
Runs Allowed: 467

Team Leaders:
Wins: James Shields (12)
ERA: James Shields (2.99)
Strikeouts: Matt Garza (109)
Saves: Troy Percival (31)
Innings Pitched: James Shields (144.2)

Batting Average: Akinori Iwaamura (.302)
Home Runs: Carlos Pena (38)
RBI's: Calos Pena (92)
Steals: B.J Upton (24)
Runs: Carlos Pena (84)


Recap:

Pitching:
Attachment 17508


Pitching Notes:
David Price since his call up is 2-3 in 5 starts
James Shields is the 3rd runner up for the cy young with a 12-4 record right now.

Batting:
Attachment 17507

Batting Notes:
Calos Pena is having a monster season 38 bombs and 92 rbi's
Dan Uggla is battng has this line since joining the Rays .178-7-13
Other Notes:
Im debating what to do with freese he has this line at AAA .278-27-93 any suggestions?
Wade Davis is now demoted to AA after going 1-6 with a 5+ era in 11 starts at AAA
Ryan Royster is promoted to triple-A now with 20 minor league homers

July 2008 MLB Update
Attachment 17510

National League:

NL East: Atlanta Braves 60-46 (New York Mets 58-49 2 games back)
NL Central: Milwaukee Brewers 61-43 (Cincinatti Reds 53-51 8 games back)
NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers 63-43 (Arizona D-Backs 61-44 1.5 games back)
NL Wild Card: Arizona D-Backs 61-44 (New York Mets 58-49 4 games back)

Batting Average: (STL) Albert Pujols .368
Home Runs: (CIN) Adam Dunn 31
RBI's: (CHC) Derek Lee 87
Steals: (SFG) Eugenio Velez 37
Runs: (ATL) Kelly Johnson 89

Wins: (COL) Aaron Cook 13
ERA: (PHI) Bret Myers 2.74
Strikeouts: (SDP) Jake Peavy 145
Saves: (NYM) Billy Wagner 31
Innings Pitched: (ARI) Dan Haren 158.0

American League:

AL East: Boston Red Sox 69-39 (Tampa Bay Rays 68-40 1 game back)
AL Central: Minnesota Twins 55-54 (Kansas City Royals 53-54 1 game back)
AL West: Los Angeles Angels 61-46 (Texas Rangers 54-56 8.5 games back)
AL Wild Card: Tampa Bay Rays 68-40 (New York Yankees 61-46 6.5 games back)

Batting Average: (BOS) Kevin Youkilis .346
Home Runs: (TBR) Carlos Pena 38
RBI's: (TBR) Carlos Pena 92
Steals: (LAA) Chone Figgins 40
Runs: (NYY) Alex Rodriuez 85

Wins: (BOS) Josh Beckett 17
ERA: (BOS) Josh Beckett 2.61
Strikeouts: (BOS) Clay Buchholz 120
Saves: (NYY) Mariano Rivera 35
Innings Pitched: (KCR) Zack Grenkie 147.1

Winning in St.Petersberg
(Tampa Bay Rays 2008-)
August Review
Attachment 17518

Team Stats:
Overall Record: 85-51
August Record: 17-11
Pythagorean Record: 87-49
Current Standings: Second Place, 1 game back
Team ERA: 4.02
Team Batting Average: .272
Runs Scored: 802
Runs Allowed: 598

Team Leaders:
Wins: James Shields (17)
ERA: James Shields (3.01)
Strikeouts: Matt Garza (131)
Saves: Troy Percival (38)
Innings Pitched: James Shields (188.1)

Batting Average: Evan Longoria (.305)
Home Runs: Carlos Pena (50)
RBI's: Calos Pena (119)
Steals: Carl Crawford (29)
Runs: Carlos Pena (108)


Recap:

Pitching:
Attachment 17519


Pitching Notes:
David Price since his call up is 5-4 in 10 starts with a 3.44 era
James Shields now has a 17-4 record with a 3.01 era and is 8ks away fromfrom the Rays pitching triple crown.
Kurt Burkins Joined the rotation this month 1-1 record with a 3.98 era
Batting:
Attachment 17517

Batting Notes:
Calos Pena has 50 homers for the first time in his career and 119 rbi's and is 4average points away from the Rays triple crown
Dan Uggla has this line since joining the Rays .224 11-29
Other Notes:
Freese Joined the bench for pablo
Ryan Royster had played at every level in the minors this season except rookie totaling 27 homers 110 rbi's and could earn an outfield job next season and ive named him the Rays minor leauge batter of the year for the rays
Jacob McGee had a 12-3 record at A and AA with 147ks and won rays minor leauge pitcher of the year.

August 2008 MLB Update
Attachment 17520

National League:

NL East: New York Mets 80-56 (Atlana Braves 79-56 .5 games back)
NL Central: Milwaukee Brewers 74-59 (St.Louis Cardinals 67-67 7.5 games back)
NL West: Arizona D-Backs 80-54 (Los Angeles Dodgers 79-55 1.0 game back)
NL Wild Card: Los Angeles Dodgers 79-55 (Atlanta Braves 79-56 .5 games back)

Batting Average: (STL) Albert Pujols .351
Home Runs: (CIN) Adam Dunn 38
RBI's: (CHC) Derek Lee 107
Steals: (NYM) Jose Reyes 50
Runs: (ATL) Kelly Johnson 117

Wins: (ARI) Brandon Webb 18
ERA: (PHI) Bret Myers 2.37
Strikeouts: (SDP) Jake Peavy 180
Saves: (NYM) Billy Wagner 41
Innings Pitched: (ARI) Brandon Webb 205.0

American League:

AL East: Boston Red Sox 87-50 (Tampa Bay Rays 85-51 1 game back)
AL Central: Minnesota Twins 75-62 (Kansas City Royals 68-68 6.5 games back)
AL West: Los Angeles Angels 81-56 (Texas Rangers 67-70 8.5 games back)
AL Wild Card: Tampa Bay Rays 85-51 (New York Yankees 61-46 14.0 games back)

Batting Average: (SEA) Yuniesky .329
Home Runs: (TBR) Carlos Pena 50
RBI's: (TBR) Carlos Pena 119
Steals: (LAA) Chone Figgins 53
Runs: (TBR) Carlos Pena 108

Wins: (BOS) Josh Beckett 18
ERA: (CLE) Jake Westbrook 2.94
Strikeouts: (CLE) C.C Sabathia 151
Saves: (MIN) Joe Nathan 44
Innings Pitched: (TBR) James Shields 188.1

Winning in St.Petersberg
(Tampa Bay Rays 2008-)
September Review
Attachment 17521

Team Stats:
Final Record: 98-64
September Record: 13-13
Pythagorean Record: 100-62
Current Standings: Second Place, 1 game back
Team ERA: 4.14
Team Batting Average: .268
Runs Scored: 922
Runs Allowed: 726

Team Leaders:
Wins: James Shields (19)
ERA: James Shields (3.21)
Strikeouts: Matt Garza (154)
Saves: Troy Percival (42)
Innings Pitched: James Shields (221.1)

Batting Average: Carl Crawford (.302)
Home Runs: Carlos Pena (55)
RBI's: Calos Pena (137)
Steals: Carl Crawford (43)
Runs: Carlos Pena (125)


Recap:
Big sturgles the first 12 games of september 2-10 and then we finished 11-3 and fell one game short of a divison title but made the playoffs as the wild card team

Pitching:
Attachment 17523


Pitching Notes:
David Price's Rookie year was amazing a 7-4 record a 3.58 era in 15 starts gives him a play off rotation spot
Percival Finishes the season with 42 saves and helped the rays to their first above .500 record
James Shield is my pick for AL cy young 19-6 record 152ks and a 3.21 era.
Batting:
Attachment 17522

Batting Notes:
Carlos Pena finished with 55 homers go for the mlb lead and good for 20th all-time on the single season home run list.
Longoria finishes the season with this monster line .304-33-111
Erik Hinske not talked about much in my recpaps but had a great season .220-25-88

End of Season 2008 MLB Update
Attachment 17527

National League:

NL East: New York Mets 97-65
NL Central: Milwaukee Brewers 87-75
NL West: Arizona D-Backs 96-66
NL Wild Card: Los Angeles Dodgers 95-67

Batting Average: (ATL) Chipper Jones .346
Home Runs: (CIN) Adam Dunn 47
RBI's: (STL) Albert Pujols 125
Steals: (NYM) Jose Reyes 61
Runs: (ATL) Kelly Johnson 140

Wins: (ARI) Brandon Webb 20
ERA: (PHI) Bret Myers 2.46
Strikeouts: (NYM) Johan Santana 210
Saves: (NYM) Billy Wagner 49
Innings Pitched: (ARI) Brandon Webb 235.2

American League:

AL East: Boston Red Sox 99-63
AL Central: Minnesota Twins 90-72
AL West: Los Angeles Angels 92-70
AL Wild Card: Tampa Bay Rays 98-64

Batting Average: (BOS) Kevin Youkilis .326
Home Runs: (TBR) Carlos Pena 55
RBI's: (TBR) Carlos Pena 137
Steals: (LAA) Chone Figgins 57
Runs: (NYY) Alex Rodriuez 128

Wins: (BOS) Josh Beckett + (TOR) Roy Halladay + (TBR) James Shields 19
ERA: (BOS) Josh Beckett 2.89
Strikeouts: (SEA) Felix Hernandez 179
Saves: (MIN) Joe Nathan 55
Innings Pitched: (TOR) Roy Halladay 223.0

I'm rooting for you in the postseason.

2008 ALDS Preview
Attachment 17535
ignore the the n i couldnt find any 08 alds logos

Minnesota Twins 90-72 VS Tampa Bay Rays 98-64

Attachment 17540Minnesota Twins
Attachment 17541

Attachment 17539Tampa Bay Rays
Attachment 17538

Series Probables
Game 1 @ Twins
Scott Kazmir 13-8
Francisco Liriano 10-7

Game 2 @ Twins
James Shields 19-6
Scott Baker 12-7

Game 3 vs. Twins
Boof Bonser 10-10
David Price 7-4

Game 4 vs. Twins
Nick Blackburn 10-10
Joe Saunders 17-8

Games 5 @ Twins
Scott Kazmir* 13-8
Francisco Liriano 10-7

*=Probally Kazmir if no game 5 kazmir starts ACLS if game 5 Shields starts and Price starts ALCS

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Originally Posted by Slingshot

I'm rooting for you in the postseason.

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thanks :)

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Originally Posted by DarthJaker

thanks :)

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I, however, am rooting against you... :p jk