Archive for July, 2009
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Friday, July 31st, 2009This trade deadline felt like Christmas. There was a lot of anticipation. There was a lot of speculation. The spirit of giving was in the air. However in the end, the other kids got all the cool gifts. Oh well, what are ya gonna do.
First Cliff Lee went to the Phillies. He would have made […]
JOBA - Jo Offense Be Anemic
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Word - Anemic
Lacking vigor or energy.
Can you tell me the origin? Ancient Greek.
Can you use it in a sentence? The Rays offense is anemic.
Garza pitched just fine, holding the Yanks to three runs. This loss rests on the offense. The bullpen didn’t help the cause but it didn’t matter since nobody was hitting the ball.
The Pena […]
FabuKaz!
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009Scott Kazmir was faboosh tonight! He actually pitched seven innings. Seven. He outdueled Sabathia. Unbelievable.
His name has come up in trade rumors, and as is typical I have a total chick reaction to that. I know it might be best for the team, but it’s Scott Kazmir. He was good for the Rays when no […]
Come On!
Monday, July 27th, 2009This game made me grouchy right from the get go! Why the heck wasn’t it in HD? Come on!
Where is Brian Anderson? I want Brian Anderson. Come on!
What is it about AJ Burnett? The Rays seem to be rendered useless when he’s on the mound. Is the snarl his source of power? Come on!
Shields had […]
Crunch Time
Sunday, July 26th, 2009All in all that was not a bad road trip. It wasn’t pretty, but it could have been much worse.
Saturday I got home right in the middle of the Rays comeback. That was fine by me because I missed all the bad stuff, and it hurts my heart when David Price doesn’t do well. However […]
That’s More Like It.
Friday, July 24th, 2009Pardon me fella, but could you please sit your ass back down.
Holy crap I got everything I asked for in my last post. The trip to the Guru worked and Garza found his zen like state, enabling him to pitch up to his potential. The Rays pulled their heads out of their behinds and scored […]
Buehrle, Ya Big Bully.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009First let me start by saying I’m not a fan of the White Sox. Matter of fact they are one of the teams I have an irrational distaste for. I hate that every time they hit a home run there seems to be at least two runners on base. I hate that the Rays seem […]
Heck yeah, Jefferson Niemann
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009Thanks for being good at baseball and saving the bullpen and staying focused and striking out AJ and fighting for the win. You’re cool big guy.
I feel like I should maybe thank Bobby Jenks a little bit too?
Others deserving fist bumps…
Barty - Nice night at the plate, especially the lead off single in the ninth […]
Garza Needs a Return Visit to the Baseball Guru.
Sunday, July 19th, 2009Well the Rays managed to sweep the Royals, but Mr. Garza looked a little unhinged. Time for another session with the Baseball Guru.
Guru - Back so soon Mr. Garza?
Matt - Mr. Maddon made me.
Guru - So what’s the dealio?
Matt - I’m getting pissed off all the time again.
Guru - Who are you pissed at?
Matt - Everyone, […]
Greinke Schmeinke
Saturday, July 18th, 2009.025 percent of serious Rays fans thought they would win this game tonight, but they managed to pull it off. Donuts for everyone!
Kazmir looked good. Kazmir looked strong. Kazmir left because something was wrong.
Hopefully it’s nothing serious. Forearm cramps are easily treated right?
Barty drove in the first run for the Rays with one of his […]