Game 138 - Yankees vs. Rays
By Jessica | September 5, 2008
(photo ESPN)
Can we get Jason Hammel one of those?
Yay, Nay, Whew. That’s how I felt last night. Yay, the Rays are beating the Yankees. Not just beating them but shutting them down. Then Nay, the ninth inning happened. Finally whew, they got the win.
I’m glad I didn’t post anything last night, since I was having really not nice thoughts about Jason Hammel. His task last night was to get three outs. He gave up five runs! Good thing he had a seven run cushion! I was screaming that they shouldn’t let him on the bus for the road trip!
Of course this morning I felt guilty for being so mean. He has had some good moments for the Rays, and he’s probably a nice guy. He was really terrible last night though.
So right here right now I’m stating in front of you witnesses that I promise not to bitch about Percy anymore. While he’s caused me stress and uncomfortableness he hasn’t completely blown it or given up five runs in the ninth that I can remember.
I’m really glad the Rays won before heading off on their road trip, and they looked good too. I think it’s time for Longo’s return, if he’s ready. The team could use another little lift. It seems like they’ve come at the right time all season. Go Rays!!
By the way I think the obvious caption for that photo is “douche bags”, but I’d love to hear your versions.
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Game 137 - Yankees vs. Rays
By Jessica | September 3, 2008
Ick!!!?!
It is really creepy that Hulk Hogan’s new girlfriend looks so much like his daughter. Totally gives me the heebeejeebees!
You know what else is ick? The way the Rays play against the Yankees and the Indians this year. It’s like they freakin forget they are awesome at baseball. I think they’ve won like ten straight series until now. Let’s just hope they regain their swagger and win one tomorrow. They did look better than yesterday. New York got some lucky breaks tonight.
The first instant replay was interesting. It gave me time to take the dog out. I think Pinella was onto something. The coaches need a flag to throw onto the field when they want it reviewed. Otherwise I’m afraid it’s going to take ten minutes for the umps to decide if they’re going to go to the cellar and review tape. Even if it was foul, Alex got robbed earlier in the year so the baseball gods made it up to him.
Alright guys, relax and come out swinging tomorrow. Go Rays!!
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Game 136 - Yankees vs. Rays
By Jessica | September 3, 2008
Bleck!!?!!
What is the deal with the Rays and Mike Mussina? He owns them. The whole time I was watching the game all I could think about was Mussina as Henry Rowengartner and the Rays as Heddo, “Henry, he can’t hit your fastball”. Ugh it was not pretty, and the umpire was not helping. Aki looked at so many pitches I was honestly wondering if something was wrong with him.
Then the umpire went and pissed off the ever volatile Matt Garza. First he was pissed because Jeter should have been out by a mile at second but the play was biffed. Can you imagine how freakin pissed he would have been if he played for the Rays last year and had to deal with that defense? Look out. Then he struck out Alex Rodriguez but didn’t get the call and ended up walking him. That kinda pissed me off and I’m a pretty reasonable chick.
I think Matt had reason to be pissed off, and he’s super entertaining that way, but when he get angry he gives away the game. Maybe he needs a little refresher with that baseball guru.
BJ made a stellar catch at the wall in dead center. So proud.
So here’s a question. I know Hinske should have looked at the third base coach when rounding second, but if Hinske is safe with a triple shouldn’t Aybar be safe at home? They never really showed it at an angle so that you could see Willy and if he could have scored.
Okay we should just chalk that one up to losing to their ace, but I sorta feel like the Rays beat themselves. So let’s hope they come out tonight and stick it to those Yanks. If they don’t, I’m going to blame the Professor and his many Yankees are roadkill comments. :) I know they have basically no chance to make the playoffs but I’d really like to see the Rays put them away. Go Rays!!
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Game 135 - Orioles vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 31, 2008
Good Deed, Good Time, Illness and Complete Failure!
Right before I headed to the Trop today, plans were changed and suddenly I had four free tickets for the game. If it would have been sooner I would have offered them up to a lucky Her Rays reader, but it was last minute. I didn’t want the tickets to be wasted though, so I took them to the game and gave them away to four lucky people standing in line. There’s nothing better than being generous to unsuspecting strangers.
Sunday games are interesting to say the least. There are lots of little people there. Some of them are super cute and others well let’s just hope their moms think their cute.
The game was great. Shields pitched awesome. I made a comment about his booty the other day. I must take it back. He must have been wearing baggy pants, cause his bum looked pretty good in person.
Rocco Baldelli is scorchin. I’m talking about his baseball skills people. He was three for three today. I hope the other teams keep leaving that third base line open for him.
Everything was super. We were enjoying the game, but about the sixth inning my friend started to feel a little queasy. It could have been the altitude since we were in the upper deck, but we’re not sure. I was pretty bummed, but I really didn’t want to see him hurl all over some innocent kid so we left. Luckily the Rays had a healthy lead.
This is where the story goes sour. In the car we were listening to the game on the radio. My friend is fine at this point? Guess a little fresh air did the trick. Anyway I was in the car when I heard that Barty hit his first homerun. The car! I missed it. I should have been there! He was four for four today, but I missed the big one. Fail! Ugh, my heart hurts. Sorry Jason, I would have cheered super loud. Even louder than I did in the car.
The Rays won big and swept the O’s, and as a bonus they picked up another game on the Red Sox. Let’s hope they can keep this up when the Yankees get to town. Go Rays!!
(AP photo/Steve Nesius)
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Game 134 - Orioles vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 31, 2008
ROC ON!!
Go Rays!!
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Game 133 - Orioles vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 30, 2008
The Rays scored two touchdowns and held the O’s to a field goal.
Forget instant replay, can we please have a mercy rule. Games like these are brutal. I mean it’s fun to see the team score a buttload of runs, but at some point you’re forced to channel surf. The chick flicks were calling.
Mr. Kazmir had a good crowd. Now if only he could stay on the field a little longer. However he didn’t give up any runs so I guess we’ll let it slide. Especially when the O’s pitcher only lasted for three innings and gave up seven runs.
It makes me wonder though why Kazmir can’t get past the sixth inning, I mean besides the pitch count, walks and exorbatant amount of foul balls. Is he fond of the number six? Does it remind him that cold ones come in six packs, or of a double menage a trois? (isn’t that technically an orgy?) Wow, we probably don’t need to go there. Maybe we just need to come up with some great things having to do with the number seven.
Salas gave up some runs. I should have more to say about this but I was busy watching Brad Pitt in Meet Joe Black at that point.
Benny hit a grand slam. It is unfair but I kind of have some negative feelings for him. Basically because a lot of times when he is in the game, Barty is not. I’m sorry Ben, and I really do appreciate the grand slam and I’ll work on being more pro Zobrist.
People do you know what this means? The Rays are winners. Winners I say. This is their first winning season. Ever. Don’t call to much attention to it though so they just keep going.
Let’s hope the Rays saved a little offensive power and Sonny can get another win today. Go Rays!!
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Game 132 - Blue Jays vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 28, 2008
Holy Shitske!
People the Rays won again. I know right? Hinske made that web gem. Edwin pitched seven innings and only gave up one run. The bullpen gave up a couple of runs, but they still saved the game. Floyd and Aybar took care of the offense. This team can play some baseball. There were 14,000 people there to witness it first hand.
The attendance for this series has been a hot topic. That’s why I must make a confession. Besides all of the normal excuses of money, work, etc., there is one other reason Rays fans don’t get out to the games during the week. Thirsty Thursdays.
Depending how far you want to stretch the Tampa Bay area, there are three to five minor league teams that play here. So some people, yes I’m guilty, abandon their major league team. Why? Because sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. It could also have something to do with the dollar beers, and the gulf breeze as you watch outdoor baseball.
This does not mean that I love the Rays any less. I mean, have you met me? I just prefer to go to the Trop on the weekends. Sorry Rays. Keep up with the whole being awesome thing and I’ll see you this weekend. Go Rays!!
(photo ESPN)
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Game 131 - Blue Jays vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 28, 2008
Mr. Maddon’s outfield traffic laws.
Red - Carl Crawford. Stop. Do not proceed until you have a note from your doctor.
Yellow - Rocco Baldelli. Caution. Approach the fly balls with caution. Please do not go balls out all the time. Do not break yourself.
Green - Justin Ruggiano. Throw caution to the wind. No more being safe. Risk life and limb to bring the ball in. Your time is now, go!
Earlier this season I wondered if Justin could bring the sexy back to the outfield. Well now that Maddon has unleashed him I think we just might see that happen. Spectacular final catch last night to save the game. Rays win!
Mr. Garza and Mr. Pena, you guys rock my world.
Let’s hope the Rays can pick up the series win tonight. Oh and it would be nice if the Yankees could manage a win. Sheesh. Go Rays!!
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Game 130 - Blue Jays vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 26, 2008
If you play the odds, you knew this one was coming.
Roy Halladay is a really good pitcher. The Rays have beat him 3 times this season. C’mon, he was due. He might have blown a gasket if the Rays beat him again.
Anyway the Rays lost, Toronto 6 - Tampa 2. James Shields deserves a lot of credit. He didn’t have it tonight but once again he found a way to pitch almost seven innings.
Let’s just hope that Navi is okay. He evidently had cramping in both hamstrings. That shit is not funny. Give the guy, whom some call whiskers, a banana and some Gatorade stat. The Rays cannot be losing him right now. I refuse to call him fat. I love that chubby switch hitting catcher.
I also love Rocco Baldelli and he was looking particularly good in his dress whites tonight. There’s just something about a man in uniform… Sorry but I’m missing Longo a bit. My other fave is playing solid though. Great job Barty.
Let’s hope the Rays can pick up the win tomorrow and go on to win the series. Grrrrza’s on the mound. Go Rays!!
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Game 128 & 129 - Rays vs White Sox
By Jessica | August 25, 2008
Winning another series, puppies and AJ the mole.
Well the Rays won another series. This is something we should be really happy about. It’s just kind of a bummer since they were so close to the sweep. The atrocious call pissed me right off, but the Rays had a chance to put the White Sox away in the 9th. It’s okay boys, I still love you.
Even if I was totally distracted this weekend. In a moment of temporary insanity I welcomed a new addition. Meet Rocco.
I’ve heard it’s very dangerous to name your children after sports stars, but a pet is okay right? I love Rocco, even when he’s down and out and hairy, so I should be able to love a dog with the same name. Plus it sounds really cool. Also a bonus, since I’ve had him Mr. Baldelli is rockin the homeruns. Coincidence? I like to think not.
Oh and one other thing. I’m glad we’re done playing the White Sox. Mr. Pierzynski is a dirty little weasel. After the game the only thing that would have made me feel better would have been to turn that weasel into a mole and play my favorite game.
Sorry Katie. Go Rays!!
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