Michael Valancius

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	Were McGee/Lueke not available? Commented on Rays drop Game 3, series to Toronto in Extra Innings. on May 23 2013, 12:32a - 1 reply
	I would like to see him on the bench against most LHP. Commented on Rays vs. Blue Jays GDT 3: Strike-one-strike-two-strike-three, I'm out! on May 22 2013, 5:36p - 1 reply
	...... Commented on Rays vs. Blue Jays GDT 3: Strike-one-strike-two-strike-three, I'm out! on May 22 2013, 4:44p
	I don't think Staats has ever linked TTL with these SSS splits. Commented on Rays vs. Jays, game 2: Rodney, Lobaton frame their way out of a bind on May 22 2013, 3:27p
	I don't know, I've just never felt Anderson has had a handle on statistics. Commented on Rays vs. Jays, game 2: Rodney, Lobaton frame their way out of a bind on May 22 2013, 12:33p
	Better than Anderson's theory of a guy "being due." Commented on Rays vs. Jays, game 2: Rodney, Lobaton frame their way out of a bind on May 22 2013, 12:15p - 2 replies
	He was until this year. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 21 on May 22 2013, 11:42a - 1 reply
	With a 71% groundball rate as well. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 21 on May 22 2013, 11:42a - 1 reply
	Camden Chat Joined on May 22 2013, 11:38a
	Jesse Hahn has a healthy 71% groundball rate this year. Commented on Down on the farm May 22: No Sale yet on May 22 2013, 11:25a
	You don't remember that you were the one calling for a long term contract? Commented on Down on the farm May 22: No Sale yet on May 22 2013, 11:23a - 1 reply
	2013 Draft Preview: Pitchers, Part 2 Posted on May 22 2013, 11:00a
	If the Rays take a big bat, it will most likely be a HS player, which means you will have to wait 4-5 years at a minimum. Commented on 2013 Draft preview: Pitchers, part one on May 22 2013, 12:49a
	A versus RHP only DH seems a little redundant, right? Commented on Rays vs. Blue Jays GDT 2: The power of willpower on May 21 2013, 10:00p
	Rasmus is not a good player. Commented on Rays vs. Blue Jays GDT 2: The power of willpower on May 21 2013, 8:06p - 1 reply
	DJ>BJ in CF defensively? Commented on Rays vs. Blue Jays GDT 2: The power of willpower on May 21 2013, 7:40p - 3 replies
	Everybody loved it when these pricks did this for an entire 2 seasons Recommended on May 21 2013, 10:47a
	The only old pitcher in the rotation is Hernandez. Commented on Prospect of the Day: Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays on May 20 2013, 8:13p
	Funny, because I have seen his change up look very sharp at times in AAA. Commented on Prospect of the Day: Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays on May 20 2013, 8:13p
	Thanks Florida! Commented on Down on the farm May 20: Pitching dominates on May 20 2013, 8:09p - 1 reply
	(This isn't his issue) Commented on Rays vs. Blue Jays GDT 1: Odo odo odo on May 20 2013, 3:19p
	His groundball rate is ridiculous. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 19 on May 20 2013, 2:57p - 1 reply
	I would love for the O's to have 5 #4 pitchers right now; it's be a huge step up. Recommended on May 20 2013, 2:53p
	Uh, McGee, where have you been? Nice to see you again. Commented on Rays vs. Blue Jays GDT 1: Odo odo odo on May 20 2013, 2:51p - 2 replies
	Odo > price Recommended on May 20 2013, 2:51p
	dont worry...hes taking vision lessons from buckner Recommended on May 20 2013, 2:50p
	I don't know what game you were watching Recommended on May 20 2013, 2:50p
	Romero. Commented on Down on the farm May 20: Pitching dominates on May 20 2013, 2:17p
	Yeah, I don't know why Johnson hasn't been getting more attention. Commented on Rays 3, Orioles 1: Rays Sweep O's Behind Moore's Strong Start on May 20 2013, 10:29a
	sternfan1, thoughts on MOM? Commented on Rays 3, Orioles 1: Rays Sweep O's Behind Moore's Strong Start on May 20 2013, 10:09a
	Wait, isn't it Hahn's turn in the rotation today? Commented on Down on the farm May 20: Pitching dominates on May 20 2013, 10:07a - 2 replies
	for Under 10 Voted on May 19 2013, 9:00p
	Not really. Commented on The Rays Tank: Jake Odorizzi Gets Nod to Replace David Price on May 19 2013, 7:19p
	lol Commented on Rays 10, Orioles 6: Rays' Juggernaut Offense Saves the Day on May 19 2013, 7:18p
	I don't think Steve was going on the "the Rays offense has sucked" train. Commented on Rays 10, Orioles 6: Rays' Juggernaut Offense Saves the Day on May 19 2013, 7:17p
	Down On The Farm: May 19 Posted on May 19 2013, 7:00a
	Unexplicably great offense? Bullhonkey! Recommended on May 19 2013, 2:12a
	Who wrote that? Commented on Rays vs. Orioles, game 1: Bats explode, Hellickson and bullpen keep it interesting. on May 18 2013, 8:17p - 2 replies
	30 hr a stretch? Recommended on May 18 2013, 1:03a
	But aren't more runners on base in 2 out situations? Commented on Rays vs. Orioles GDT 1: Chris Davis, victim of trans-species hate crime on May 17 2013, 10:39p - 2 replies
	"Guys with good control don’t always have good command. Nothing about Odorizzi’s walk rate hints either way. If you’re using that for or against his command then you’re not judging command, you’re judging control." Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 4:34p - 1 reply
	How appealing is someone like Torres on the trade market? Commented on The Rays Tank: Who Will We See On Monday? on May 17 2013, 4:28p - 1 reply
	Yeah, I was thinking along these lines. Commented on The Rays Tank: Who Will We See On Monday? on May 17 2013, 2:02p
	Not many stats can judge a guy's command. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 2:01p - 1 reply
	My point is this: don't you think Torres stock is up significantly? Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 1:59p - 1 reply
	I'm not sure where I misused it? I know the difference between command/control. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 1:57p - 1 reply
	Right. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 1:55p
	It is certainly possible. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 1:14p - 1 reply
	See above. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 1:13p - 1 reply
	I would still rank Torres #20? Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 1:12p - 1 reply
	rglass44: Calls others "sss prospect stat lovers," then compares Myers to Beckham after 1.5 months. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 12:48p - 2 replies
	Fair list. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 12:46p - 4 replies
	"Granted, Odo is probably the better prospect because Torres has to show the command isn’t an early season aberration. " Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 12:39p - 1 reply
	How will that work out for Torres? Commented on The Rays Tank: Who Will We See On Monday? on May 17 2013, 12:36p - 1 reply
	Horrible decision in my opinion. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 16 on May 17 2013, 11:45a
	Just an FYI, but Colome doesn't have the lowest ERA in the Bull's rotation. Torres does. Commented on The Rays Tank: Who Will We See On Monday? on May 17 2013, 11:41a - 4 replies
	If it were asked who I think is the better pitcher right now between Odo and Torres, I think I might say Torres. Commented on Down on the farm May 17: Ryan Brett day on May 17 2013, 11:33a - 2 replies
	Sounds like speculation by Marc Topkin. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 15 on May 16 2013, 4:36p
	"Obvious go-to guy was Leuke there and then bring Ramos in in the 4th." Commented on Rays 2, Red Sox 9: Price leaves after 2.1 innings with left triceps tightness on May 16 2013, 12:23p
	Runner were on, but with one out already and with them on first and second, I think the far superior reliever is the better option. Commented on Rays 2, Red Sox 9: Price leaves after 2.1 innings with left triceps tightness on May 16 2013, 1:27a - 1 reply
	It is very hard to find blame with Maddon's decision making, but one type of move that he keeps on making baffles me. Commented on Rays 2, Red Sox 9: Price leaves after 2.1 innings with left triceps tightness on May 16 2013, 12:20a - 1 reply
	I'd guess Torres. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 15 on May 15 2013, 11:22p - 2 replies
	I better catch a start of his before he is promoted to AA. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 15 on May 15 2013, 6:59p - 1 reply
	From what I have heard, the fastball velocity has jumped a little and he has been touching 99-100. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 15 on May 15 2013, 6:58p
	melotticus, you are a one man show tonight. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 15 on May 15 2013, 6:55p - 2 replies
	I didn't say Myers didn't see breaking ball this year. Commented on The Rays Tank: Matty Moe is 7-and-0, six wins in a row on May 15 2013, 5:46p
	It isn't SSS. Commented on The Rays Tank: Matty Moe is 7-and-0, six wins in a row on May 15 2013, 1:49p - 3 replies
	I haven't paid much attention to the delivery. Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 5:04p
	Too bad his delivery is that of a reliever. Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 3:41p - 1 reply
	Sadly, yes. Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 3:39p - 1 reply
	at this point I'm more interested in what he plans on doing with the 4 major league ready arms in AAA Recommended on May 14 2013, 2:58p
	I won't dispute the BABIP number Recommended on May 14 2013, 2:57p
	Ames is a good one. Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 2:52p
	I can't confirm it, but unless most Southern League guns are way off, Romero has been hitting triple digits this year. Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 2:52p - 1 reply
	Yup. Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 2:51p - 1 reply
	(He is 23 years old) Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 10:37a - 1 reply
	Hudson Valley. Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 10:34a
	Segovia cooled down: .229/.288/.440 Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 10:20a - 1 reply
	Cameron Seitzer: .244/.352/.341 Commented on Down on the farm May 14: Cory Wade is back on May 14 2013, 10:19a - 1 reply
	Longoria has made it clear that he isn't worried about protection. Recommended on May 14 2013, 10:00a

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