SB Nation User Blog: Dbullsfan

question about options

Dbullsfan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:06:24 -0000

Alright I was playing a Baseball Mogul computer game last night and I got to thinking about player options. The way I understand the rule is that as long as a player as options left he can be sent down to the minors without having to clear waivers and that a player can only use up 1 option per year and in that year can be sent up or down an unlimited amount of time. Now I may be wrong on that and if I am correct me but if that is the case, what is keeping a team like the Rays from say using a guy like Price who still has options and "send him down" after every start and "call him up" before his scheduled start and using a guy like Dale Thayer or Andy Sonnanstine who are in the same position out of the bullpen the 4 games between starts. Basically keep 26 guys around and make a roster move every 5 games.

Cubs acquire Jeff Baker DFA Ryan Freel

Dbullsfan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:29:05 -0000

Cubs acquire Jeff Baker DFA Ryan Freel

anyone else catch this nugget. I know he is struggling but he has to be better than Joe Dillon and if we can get him for something cheap I say go for it. Always room for more grit.

Reid Brignac

Dbullsfan — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:37:44 -0000

I want to start this by saying I don't completely understand all the stats that show up on this blog to post them only enough to know good/bad so if those stats go against the basic "tv" stats as I call them please share them. but

anyone else think we are going to have a log jam up the middle when Barty gets back. Brignac is quietly 8-17 over a 5 game hitting streak with 3 doubles. Not sure if it is confidence, new swing, or just getting used to big league pitching but he seems to be coming around. My fear is that Maddon is too much in love with the Gabe platoon and will send RB back to Durham. What are the chances that we see a platoon with Brignac/Zobrist at 2B/RF against RHP and Zobrist/Kapler against lefties. Brignac is 12-37 against LHP with 5 XBH, combine that with his above average defense and I think he gives us a better chance to win than a combination of Zobrist/Gross against Righties. The problem with this is that Gabe Gross would not get hardly any playing time anymore. Would it be best to trade him or to keep him on the bench. I think that if we can use Gross as a chip to possibly pick up a bullpen arm than do so but if not keep him around.

Julio Signed Orvella Released

Dbullsfan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:12:48 -0000

MLB TAMPA BAY RAYS: Agreed to terms with pitcher Jorge Julio and assigned him to Durham (Int.); released pitcher Chad Orvella.

Anyone besides me find this a little odd. I know Orvella has had some injury issues but he still has pretty good stuff and Jorge Julio is awful. I hope this isn't a precursor to Julio being added to our bullpen. I have a bad feeling this is just another guy that will get a chance before Winston Abreu.

If anyone is bored (Pics from the Farm)

Dbullsfan — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:39:27 -0000

If anyone is bored (Pics from the Farm)

I've got some updated pictures from a couple games now that i've actually been able to go to a couple in Durham. If anyone is bored and has nothing else to do other than take a look at some of our friends from Durham check it out.

Tom Glavine released

Dbullsfan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:06:08 -0000

Tom Glavine released

interesting, If he is healthy enough to throw and we can move Sonny or Niemann for something I wouldn't mind adding someone with his experience to the rotation.

"The left-hander is not happy about the Braves' decision.

"He wants to pitch. He feels great," his agent, Gregg Clifton, said. "He's still shocked about being released by a team he's been a member of, and he's not prepared to retire. He looks forward to pitching again in 2009.""

The Rayhawk

Dbullsfan — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:20:25 -0000

Should it be brought back in 09

I haven't read anything on this important issue coming into the season on here or anywhere (of course I could have just missed it) but I for one was a huge fan of the Rayhawk. I thought it had a huge part in our late season and post-season success. I wonder though was it a one hit wonder or will the people of Tampa and the rest of the Ray fan base bring it back. I doubt the players do but I for one would love to keep the Hawk going. I bring this up because I had just got done having a conversation with my roomate who happens to cut my hair that involved me telling him it was time to bring it back at which he laughed and said that was last year and I would have to find something else.

So I ask my friends on Draysbay, should we bring it back or wait for something new?

Arod test positive for Steroids in 03 per SI

Dbullsfan — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:47:12 -0000

Arod test positive for Steroids in 03 per SI

wow

Guzman clears waivers

Dbullsfan — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:33:10 -0000

Guzman clears waivers

Anyone else besides me surprised my this?

I know he isn't great but he still has a ton of power potential.

Kei Igawa going for the title

Dbullsfan — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:33:42 -0000

Kei Igawa going for the title

Bulls/Yankees in game 3 of the IL Championship. Niemann throwing for the Bulls. 0-0 going into the bottom of the 2nd in Durham.