SB Nation User Blog: Rays Rule

Could Brett Favre become a Buc? I say hell yeah!!!

Rays Rule — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:24:52 -0000

Oh think of the possibilities....Brett Favre and the Bucs, the Bucs and Brett Farve. Could it possibly happen? With the fact that Jeff Garcia wants a healthy raise and Bruce Allen and company are not foolish enough to give it to him, there is a significant chance that Brett Favre could end up a Tampa Bay Buccaneer (sorry, I'm choking on my spit right now). I have always dreamed that one day we could have a QB of Favre's ability, but never in my wildest dream did I think we could actually have the man himself. Old or not, the guy is a legend who can still play the game.

I found this link on ESPN that actually breaks down every team's chance of landing Favre. See this link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=williamson_bill&id=3474482. Hey, I say why not? I mean, we have a near 40 year old at the helm already so the only difference is that one is a Super Bowl winner and future Hall of Famer and the other is just a whine ass? Guys of the likes of Josh Johnson could learn a thing or two from the old man.Obviously there is no selling Jon Gruden. I'm sure he is watching this situation very carefully. I say to Bruce Allen: Take a chance because you never know when this train is going to stop again.

From Rays Rule aka TheUltimateBucFan

Please beat the crap out of the Yankees because I think us Rays Fans hate them more than you do. ...

Rays Rule — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:07:44 -0000

Please beat the crap out of the Yankees because I think us Rays Fans hate them more than you do. Oh and by the way, great series! We can't win in your house and you can't win in ours. How fiitting. I am curious to see how that will go over when we see you in the playoffs......

GO RAYS!!!

Kazmir calls Papelbon's coments uncalled for......

Rays Rule — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:53:14 -0000

Check this out....

http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080613&content_id=2907810&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb

Most of the Rays call the incident over, including Shields and Maddon. The Rays shouldn't get suckered into Papelbon's nonsense. Let MLB handle him and fine his sorry ass. We had too many guys out for the last brawl. Let's not make the same mistake. But if we do go at it, make sure Jonny Gomes is leading the charge!

Jesse Darcy's line today 6/9 - 6 IP 0 ER

Rays Rule — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:04:32 -0000

I first mentioned this guy last week. He is a 38th round pick in 2007 draft. Definitely looks like one to keep an eye on. He'll probably take David Price's spot at Vero once both are promoted.

Also, how about Heah Rollins? He pitched a 3 hit shutout yesterday. He has seemed to struggle a bit this year with Vero Beach, however, I think once he settles in that he'll be a force. He did lead the Rays minor league system in wins with 17 last year.

Who will be DFA'd or sent down when Percy comes back?

Rays Rule — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:13:05 -0000

Obviously it won't be Glover, as we can all see Maddon is in love with him. Balfour was the man brought up, but he is out of options. My choice is Glover.....but the wise choice is who? In all likelihood it is Justin Ruggiano who has been bounced like a yo yo all year.

In an unrelated story, what the hell is up with Matt Garza. I sure as hell hope he isn't pulling the same crap he did in Minnesota with his attitude. All we need is a situation where Garza and Navi don't get along. I'm sure Riggans can catch for Garza, but DRO better set this straight before it gets out of hand.

Anyone hear of Jesse Darcy, a SP out of Class A Columbus? Holy crap, this guy is pitching li...

Rays Rule — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:11:09 -0000

Anyone hear of Jesse Darcy, a SP out of Class A Columbus?

Holy crap, this guy is pitching lights out ball right now. His line from his last start is 6IP giving 0 runs and yielding just 3 hits while sriking out 7. For the year, he is posting a 2.05 ERA with 42 K and just 5 walks in 48 IP. Jesse was a 38th round pick out of Manhattan College in 2007.

Took my kid to the Rays game today.......

Rays Rule — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:25:07 -0000

Waited in line for 30 minutes for tickets in the heat and it was worth every minute of it. Every time I go to a game, there is never a wait, I just walk on up and get my tickets. Today against the Whitesox, it was sweet to see so many fans come out and support this team. I hope its a sign of things to come. Oh yeah, this was also won of the most memorable games for me with Gross' walk off homer

Anyone, Anyone?

Rays Rule — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:31:14 -0000

Is anyone else annoyed about hearing how we lost out on Josh Hamilton? Jeez, if hear another inerview about how the Rays screwed up I think I'll throw up. I KNOW and DRO knows that they screwed this one up. But must we be reminded every minute of the day? Don't get me wrong, I mean I am happy for the guy and actually root for him win when we don't play him, but since the Rangers came into town that's all I freakin hear. It don't help that hit a Grand Slam tonight either. The artice in St. Pete Times really rubs it in talking about some of the forgetttables that are no longer Rays that were left on the 40 man instead of Hamilton. See this: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/article523621.ece

Anyone remember some of these guys? Like Marcos Carvajal RHP, or Brian Stokes RHP, or how can you forget Shinji Mori, who wasted space on our club by retiring the following year? Oh well, let em rub it in. We derserve it I guess.

My petition: Release Glover NOW!!!

Rays Rule — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:18:24 -0000

I believe that the Rays may go with only 11 pitchers. It’s been tough for the relievers to get some innings lately, especially the way the Rays starters have been pitching. Also, with Aybar coming back, I don’t think that there is a more deserving guy to go other than Glover. First off, Aybar is out of options and apparently has the DRO convinced that he should be on this team. Secondly, I don't think there is a person on this blog that wants to see Glover here anymore! Maybe he clears waivers and gets his head out of his ass and actually starts pitching in Durham. Otherwise let him go, but PLEASE do something. The position players are holding their own for now. There may come a point we have to release/send down Zobrist/Gomes/Hinske/Floyd. Those are the guys IMO that would be let go/traded or DFA if we keep 12 pitchers (and the choice would probably be Balfour or Thayer if we did indded keep 12 pitchers).

Anyone collect baseball cards?

Rays Rule — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:56:33 -0000

I have a sweet lot of Sonnanstine 2006 Bowman Chrome RC's up for sale on Ebay (I'm asking for $1000). My wife and I are due with our 3rd child in June and I unfortunately need to unload some cards. I have a but load of Bucs and Rays cards. Just ask me for what you want and I'd be happy to try and accommadate. I know this not the venue for promoting trading cads, but I'm trying to exhaust my options. Thanks!