This 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 a nice addition to the Rays, but I guess they wanted too much from the farm. That makes those Phillies pretty tough.
Ditto for Roy Halladay. I’m not sure what it would have taken to land him. Think Toronto just couldn’t bear to part with him?
I put Joe Mauer on my list, but I knew that was a pie in the sky idea. He’s not going anywhere. I doubt Minnesota will deal with the Rays any time in the near future anyway. Garza and Bartlett are just too good.
Victor Martinez is heading to Boston. The Rays could have used him, but he doesn’t always make the right impression around here. I’m not sure if I wanted him, but I sure as hell didn’t want Boston to get him. It’s like Jason Bay all over again. I wonder if Mr. Friedman is pissed or if the Rays decided they didn’t want VMart?
Jake Peavy would have been nice. Glad the Rays are done playing the White Sox this regular season.
There were other trades but I’m tired of focusing on what we didn’t get. Let’s focus on what the Rays already have. They have a very solid team. If they were to play up to their potential, I put them up there with the best. So no more slacking, everyone contributes.
Sidney Ponson helped the Rays focus on that tonight. There was actually offense and pitching together, it was beautiful. Let’s see it again tomorrow. Go Rays!