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Tommy Rancel

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DRaysBay Commented Good thing spring training doesnt count on 3/20/10 GDT: Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/20/10 11:40 AM EDT

DRaysBay Commented Balfour for McClung is another underrated move. on Andrew Friedman: Trade Master Extraordinaire on DRaysBay - 03/20/10 9:18 AM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented I know we have a lot of options already, but if Howell is going to be out *pure speculation* on J.P. Howell Could Start Season On DL on DRaysBay - 03/19/10 8:31 PM EDT

DRaysBay Commented Also good to have Dr. Eaton and Dr. Andrews in the mix. on J.P. Howell Could Start Season On DL on DRaysBay - 03/19/10 7:49 PM EDT

DRaysBay Commented Plot thickens on J.P. Howell Could Start Season On DL on DRaysBay - 03/19/10 7:15 PM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted J.P. Howell Could Start Season On DL on DRaysBay - 03/19/10 5:15 PM EDT

DRaysBay Posted 3/19/10 GDT: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/19/10 5:00 PM EDT

DRaysBay Commented Ugh i remember that hbp on Will The Hit By Pitch Keep Declining? on DRaysBay - 03/19/10 7:52 AM EDT

DRaysBay Commented My community guidelines was pretty much an updated version of RJ's that covers the entire community on 3/18/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees on DRaysBay - 03/18/10 6:33 PM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted 3/18/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees on DRaysBay - 03/18/10 5:00 PM EDT

DRaysBay Commented Yep. i'll love having him around this year, but hes uh different on Rays Defeat Twins 5-2 on DRaysBay - 03/17/10 8:11 PM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Dont worry about Fernando Perez on 3/17/10 GDT: Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/17/10 12:24 PM EDT

DRaysBay Posted 3/17/10 GDT: Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/17/10 11:00 AM EDT

DRaysBay Commented Seems like it. Sad on @NatsTownNews The Nationals today unconditionally released OF Elijah Dukes on DRaysBay - 03/17/10 10:30 AM EDT

DRaysBay Commented I wouldnt throw it out, but on Dan Wheeler Is the Rays Right-Hand Man on DRaysBay - 03/17/10 9:00 AM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented In the case of most mid relievers thats about right on Dan Wheeler Is the Rays Right-Hand Man on DRaysBay - 03/17/10 8:46 AM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted Dan Wheeler Is the Rays Right-Hand Man on DRaysBay - 03/17/10 7:00 AM EDT

DRaysBay Posted 3/16/10 GDT: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/16/10 5:00 PM EDT

DRaysBay Commented Dont call it a comeback... on My THT Rays preview on DRaysBay - 03/16/10 11:01 AM EDT

DRaysBay Commented You know where I got this $#%? Modells! on It's a slow news day and there's no game, so enjoy this video put together by the people at 12... on DRaysBay - 03/15/10 6:57 PM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented i agree, but since Maddon said it's wide open on The Tampa Bay Rays Quest for the 1,000 Inning Rotation on DRaysBay - 03/15/10 11:50 AM EDT (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted The Tampa Bay Rays Quest for the 1,000 Inning Rotation on DRaysBay - 03/15/10 6:00 AM EDT

DRaysBay Posted 3/13/10 GDT: Florida Marlins @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/13/10 11:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented For less than a million annually. The entire contract is paying him for about one win total over the four years. on Rays Name James Shields Opening Day Starter; More on Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/13/10 7:37 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented They started working together this offseason. on Q&A with Jaime Cevallos over at Red Reporter on DRaysBay - 03/12/10 6:26 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Yep. He doesn't tie us down to one position. on Rays Name James Shields Opening Day Starter; More on Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/12/10 6:22 PM EST

DRaysBay Posted Rays Name James Shields Opening Day Starter; More on Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/12/10 4:00 PM EST

DRaysBay Posted Dude, Where is J.P. Howell? on DRaysBay - 03/12/10 6:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented Nothing. 2008 was as good as he'll ever be and he'll likely never duplicate that again. on Rays Win 4-1 Over Blue Jays, 16-15 Over Pirates on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 11:20 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Oh yea...forgot to mention on Q&A with Jaime Cevallos over at Red Reporter on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 11:09 PM EST (2 replies)

DRaysBay Commented Guess the Rays saw all they needed from McGee. Time to build arm strength and become the next Billy Wagner (w/o injury) on Rays Win 4-1 Over Blue Jays, 16-15 Over Pirates on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 6:55 PM EST (2 replies)

DRaysBay Commented @tbo_rays said Rays have no comment on the signing on Report: Rays Sign Cuban First Baseman/Outfielder Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 1:41 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Also Ruben Sierra on Report: Rays Sign Cuban First Baseman/Outfielder Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 1:26 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented You can buy power cheap. It's the new "defense" on Report: Rays Sign Cuban First Baseman/Outfielder Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 1:13 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented If he pans out (of course big IF), he gives us a three-year 1B with an annual salary of less than a million dollars. on Report: Rays Sign Cuban First Baseman/Outfielder Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 12:58 PM EST (3 replies)

DRaysBay Commented Rather have Pujols, but that's just me. on Report: Rays Sign Cuban First Baseman/Outfielder Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 12:55 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Distracted us with Ruiz! on Report: Rays Sign Cuban First Baseman/Outfielder Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 12:53 PM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented What I've learned about Anderson in last few weeks while researcing him and Jose Ruiz on Report: Rays Sign Cuban First Baseman/Outfielder Leslie Anderson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 12:49 PM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted 3/11/10 GDT's: Blue Jays @ Rays, Rays @ Pirates on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 11:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented He's easy like sunday morning. on Easy Hellickson on DRaysBay - 03/11/10 10:53 AM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Because it generally takes a year and several months for a pitcher to not only be 100% healthy but regain arm strength on Rays Lose David Price (Temporarily), But Beat Red Sox for 7th Straight Win on DRaysBay - 03/10/10 7:42 PM EST

DRaysBay Posted Rays Lose David Price (Temporarily), But Beat Red Sox for 7th Straight Win on DRaysBay - 03/10/10 5:29 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented X-Rays negative, no stiches and he should make his next start. on David Price Leaves Game With Apparent Hand Injury on DRaysBay - 03/10/10 2:43 PM EST

DRaysBay Posted 3/10/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox on DRaysBay - 03/10/10 11:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented Probables don't go out that far, but I think that's Garza's day. on Rays Win Beat Orioles 8-3; Ride Six Game Win Streak on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 7:00 PM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted Rays Win Beat Orioles 8-3; Ride Six Game Win Streak on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 4:17 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented They also took his number #9 and gave it to Tank Blalock on 3/9/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 2:53 PM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted 3/9/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 11:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented /Troy Percival on Rafael Soriano To Make Cameo Appearances This Spring on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 8:37 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented John Smoltz said we're ok since he's on a one year deal on Rafael Soriano To Make Cameo Appearances This Spring on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 8:13 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented I mean average for a game a week or less on Tampa Bay Rays Sign Hank Blalock To Minor-League Deal on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 7:31 AM EST

DRaysBay Posted Rafael Soriano To Make Cameo Appearances This Spring on DRaysBay - 03/09/10 7:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented Blalock and Aybar would be an interesting platoon assuming both are back in 2011 on Tampa Bay Rays Sign Hank Blalock To Minor-League Deal on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 10:03 PM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Rodriguez will make the team. He just has to prove to Maddon that he's average at SS to do that. on Tampa Bay Rays Sign Hank Blalock To Minor-League Deal on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 9:59 PM EST (4 replies)

DRaysBay Commented Assuming he's good and re-signs at some point. He's a FA after the season. on Tampa Bay Rays Sign Hank Blalock To Minor-League Deal on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 9:55 PM EST (3 replies)

DRaysBay Posted Tampa Bay Rays Sign Hank Blalock To Minor-League Deal on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 9:35 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Please Rec this since it will go to the sidebar only at some time tomorrow. on DRB First Annual Fantasy Baseball Keeper League (poll added) on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 8:00 PM EST

DRaysBay Recommended DRB First Annual Fantasy Baseball Keeper League (poll added) on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 7:59 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented He doesn't have a 40 man spot anymore. He's here as an NRI on 3/8/10 GDT: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 3:34 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Crawford, Upton, Jennings on 3/8/10 GDT: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 11:19 AM EST (3 replies)

DRaysBay Commented haven't looked at the numbers recently, but I think he's throwing his change up less which is a mistake given how effective it is. on A Look At David Price and Pitch Efficiency on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 10:37 AM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Shields gets a lot of empty swings with his change-up and I believe his curveball. on A Look At David Price and Pitch Efficiency on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 9:23 AM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Definitely. A pitcher with his stuff shouldn't be around 6 K/9 on A Look At David Price and Pitch Efficiency on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 8:11 AM EST

DRaysBay Posted A Look At David Price and Pitch Efficiency on DRaysBay - 03/08/10 6:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented I don't see how this is a bad thing in any way. The deal won't cost more than a minor league deal on Hank Blalock In "Serious Talks" With Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/07/10 10:14 PM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Excellent. Hopefully he can build his arm strength back up and be a nice late season addition on Kelly Shoppach Goes Yard Again In Rays Victory on DRaysBay - 03/07/10 8:06 PM EST

DRaysBay Posted Kelly Shoppach Goes Yard Again In Rays Victory on DRaysBay - 03/07/10 7:02 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Rodriguez starting at this 3rd different position. on 3/7/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Philadelphia Phillies on DRaysBay - 03/07/10 12:19 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Would not surprise me to see Aybar start the season on the DL on Hank Blalock In "Serious Talks" With Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/07/10 11:10 AM EST

DRaysBay Posted 3/7/10 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays @ Philadelphia Phillies on DRaysBay - 03/07/10 11:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Posted Hank Blalock In "Serious Talks" With Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/07/10 10:16 AM EST

DRaysBay Posted Ruggiano & Rays Walk-Off Against Red Sox on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 5:17 PM EST

DRaysBay Commented Rays aren't throwing a millon dollars away. on 3/6/10 GDT: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 12:56 PM EST (3 replies)

DRaysBay Commented Heard the same thing last year. Burrell should never see the outfield in a game that counts on 3/6/10 GDT: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 12:43 PM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Posted 3/6/10 GDT: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 11:00 AM EST

DRaysBay Posted Report: Rays Made $2 Million Dollar Offer To Jose Julio Ruiz on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 9:27 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented Yep. I'm sure if a scout came to them and said player x's swing is suited better against a certain pitcher on Moments with Maddon, Part 3 on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 9:07 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented Going back to the stats/scouting reports... on Moments with Maddon, Part 3 on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 8:13 AM EST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented If they are performing at projected levels... on Moments with Maddon, Part 3 on DRaysBay - 03/06/10 7:56 AM EST

DRaysBay Commented Fixed, Thanks. on Sean Rodriguez Powers Rays To Victory Over The Yankees on DRaysBay - 03/05/10 6:59 PM EST

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