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Rays sign Joe Nelson Tue Dec 30 13:16:53 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays have signed pitcher Joe Nelson to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Nelson was 3-1 with one save and a 2.00 earned run average in a career-high 59 relief outings last season for Florida. He surrendered just 42 hits while striking out 60 in 54 innings after his recall from the minors in late May, and his ERA ranked third among National League relievers. "We feel like Joe can really help our bullpen," said
Rays decline contract on OF/DH Gomes Fri Dec 12 21:36:39 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays declined to offer Jonny Gomes a 2009 contract on Friday, making the outfielder/designated hitter a free agent. The 28-year-old Gomes hit just .182 with eight home runs and 14 runs batted in over 77 games last season. Over parts of six major league seasons -- all with the Rays -- Gomes has compiled a .235 average with 66 home runs and 184 RBI.
Rays P Percival undergoes back surgery Wed Dec  3 18:36:18 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival underwent back surgery this week and is expected to be ready by opening day for the American League champions. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins in California on Tuesday and was deemed successful. Three stints on the disabled list limited Percival, 39, to just 50 games last season and kept the veteran right-hander off the Rays' postseason roster. He posted a 2-1 record with a 4.53 earned run average and le
Rays' Baldelli honored with 2008 Conigliaro Award Tue Nov 25 22:21:14 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli was named the winner of the 19th annual Tony Conigliaro Award on Tuesday. The award is bestowed upon a Major League player who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks of Conigliaro, whose promising career was tragically cut short when he was hit in the face by a pitch at Fenway Park in 1967. The Red Sox started the award in 1990, the same year Conigliaro
Rays decline options on Floyd, Miller Mon Nov  3 16:52:30 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Monday that the team has declined the 2009 options on the contracts of designated hitter Cliff Floyd and pitcher Trever Miller. Floyd appeared in 80 games last year, which included 72 starts as the designated hitter. He batted .268 on the season and had 11 home runs and 39 RBI. The 35-year-old has been in the majors since 1993 and in 1,611 games he has 233 home runs and 865 RBI along with a .279 average. He has also played fo
Hinske replaces injured Floyd on Rays' roster Sun Oct 26 19:46:25 2008 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays have replaced the injured Cliff Floyd on their World Series roster with utility player Eric Hinske. Floyd was hurt during Game 2, a 4-2 Tampa Bay win Thursday night. "I think either sliding back into the bag or something, he hurt his shoulder," said Rays manager Joe Maddon of Floyd. "It was kind of a concern last night. We had it all checked out, and thus he's not able to participate. So we've had Eric with us for a while. Eric has been wor
Rays take lead over Phillies after six innings in Game 2 Thu Oct 23 23:30:32 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Run-scoring ground outs from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria, and a solid start from James Shields helped the Tampa Bay Rays take a 4-0 lead over Philadelphia after six innings in Game 2 of the 2008 World Series. The Rays put up two runs in the first inning against Phillies starter Brett Myers, in part due to an error. Myers walked leadoff hitter Akinori Iwamura before B.J. Upton smacked a single to right. But Jayson Werth had the ball carom off his glove, al
Rays take lead over Phillies after three innings in Game 2 Thu Oct 23 21:31:52 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Run-scoring ground outs from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria helped the Tampa Bay Rays take a 3-0 lead over Philadelphia after three innings in Game 2 of the 2008 World Series. The Rays put up two runs in the first inning against Phillies starter Brett Myers, in part due to an error. Myers walked leadoff hitter Akinori Iwamura before B.J. Upton smacked a single to right. But Jayson Werth had the ball carom off his glove, allowing the runners to advance to sco
2008-09 Memphis Grizzlies Preview Tue Oct 21 14:53:58 2008 EST
ason. Their is much promise on the squad, but it is going to take time to develop. There are four rookies on the roster in addition to two other players entering just their second season in the pros. The other good news for the club is they will have a lot of cap space to work with after the end of the season. The playoffs are most likely out of the equation for this team, but you never know what will happen. Who would have thought the Tampa Bay Rays would make it to the World Series this year?
Ramirez, White Sox slam Tigers, force Tuesday playoff with Twins Mon Sep 29 20:42:21 2008 EST
pair while A.J. Pierzynski collected two hits and drove in a run for the White Sox (88-74), who will host Minnesota for a one- game playoff Tuesday to determine the division winner. Whoever comes away victorious will face the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays. Gavin Floyd (17-8) allowed five hits and two runs over six innings, fanning eight with a pair of walks to earn his first win since September 16. Ryan Raburn picked up a pair of hits and scored a run for the Tigers (74-88), who ended the seas
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