Jeff Niemann, the big solid oak tree, brought the Rays back to the winners circle. He had a couple of walks in the second that scared the bejesus out of me, but he got out of it and only really made one mistake all night. I’m telling you the dude is solid. Embrace him people.
Carl Crawford soothed the whole fan base with his first inning home run. This was really good considering it wasn’t until the fifth that the Rays could get anything going again and it was Carl who drove in that run too.
Remember when everyone was choosing between Sean Rodriguez and Reid Brignac? I was happy when Sean got hit by a pitch tonight, because he didn’t seem hurt and that actually put him on base. Reid on the other hand I want in the line-up every day. Sean did get lucky on a gutsy/dumb play taking third base, and he eventually scored. This doesn’t really change how I feel about him vs. BJ. As painful as it is to watch BJ at bat right now, I would much rather see him in center field. Besides offensively they’re about the same.
I have the same problem with Pena. He is the master at first base. Does his defense make up for his sucking at the plate?
Longo homered in the sixth. I cheered and then found myself wondering if he really manscapes. Ugh.
Hank Blalock drove in some much needed insurance runs. I have more warm fuzzies for him than Burrell.
Choate gave up a hit, but Wheeler saved the day.
See they just needed to change their Sox. Let’s hope David Price can find his groove again tomorrow. Go Rays!
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My sign was “Do the Laundry – Wash The Sox” wish I had thought of yours
Japan’s ‘Knuckle Princess’ makes US debut. Yoshida is the first woman since Ila Borders in 2000 to play professionally in the United States. The 5-foot-1, 115-pound Yoshida is also the first woman to play professionally in two countries, having pitched last year in an independent league in Japan.