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

[DarthJaker]

June 3,2008

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.

[DarthJaker]

May Around the MLB

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

[DarthJaker]

June 6,2008

(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

CF Robbie Grossman 2 round 31st overall pick signed

SS Justin Wallace 3 round 61st overall pick signed

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

[DarthJaker]

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

[DarthJaker]

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

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:

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:

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

[DarthJaker]

May Around the MLB

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:

[DarthJaker]

July 1,2008

Another big mover for the Rays happened today

[DarthJaker]

July 9,2008
2008 State Farm Home Run Derby

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!!!!!!!!

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

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

SECOND ROUND (5 Outs)

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

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

FINAL ROUND (5 Outs)

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

So we go to extras

EXTRA INNINGS (3 outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
ALEX RODRIGUEZ                       5
Prince Fielder                       4

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

[DarthJaker]

How is my Dynasty so far?

[DarthJaker]

July 10,2008

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

[DarthJaker]

July 10,2008

2008 MLB All-star game from Yankee staduim

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

[DarthJaker]

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

[YEAH DAAAAWG]

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

[DarthJaker]

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

i Was offered uggla by the computer

[DarthJaker]

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)