As of today, December 10th, 2009

C Kelly Shopach
1B Carlos Pena
2B Ben Zobrist
SS Jason Bartlett
3B Evan Longoria
LF Carl Crawford
CF B.J Upton
RF Matt Joyce
DH Pat Burrell

Bench: Willy Aybar, Gabe Kapler,Sean Rodriguez, John Jaso?

SP 1 James Shields
SP 2 Matt Garza
SP 3 David Price
SP 4 Jeff Niemann
SP 5 Wade Davis

Bullpen

CL Rafael Soriano
SU J.P Howell
MR Grant Balfour
MR Dan Wheeler
MR Lance Cormier
MR Andy Sonnanstine
LOOGY: Randy Choate

Most of us probably have the same hopes, but lets see, my changes aren't much

1. Complete the Burrell/Bradley swap
2. Either let Jake McGee start the season in the pen or give the job to R.J Swindle
3. Sign Kiko Calero
4. Don't need Joe Mauer, find some C who can hit major league righties
5. Explore the Bartlett market, if it is a good one, give Brignac the job

How does everyone else feel about this 25 man?

C Gregg Zaun ? Shawn Riggans ? Dioner Navarro ? FA? Choose 2
1B Carlos Pena
2B Ben Zobrist
SS Jason Bartlett ? Reid Brignac ?
3B Evan Longoria
LF Carl Crawford
CF B.J Upton
RF Matt Joyce ?
DH Pat Burrell

Bench: Catcher, Sean Rodriguez, Willy Aybar, Fernando Perez?

SP 1 James Shields
SP 2 Matt Garza
SP 3 David Price
SP 4 Jeff Niemann
SP 5 Wade Davis ? Hellickson pitches too well to deny him the spot?

Bullpen
J.P Howell
Dan Wheeler
Grant Balfour
Lance Cormier
Andy Sonnanstine

Who else? Possibilities are Talbot, Thayer and free agents

check for updates and posting here can be found at http:://www.raysprospects.com and check out the Signing Boardd

Will be bolded as they sign.....

1. OF/2B LeVon Washington
2. SS Kenny Diekroeger
3. OF Todd Glaesmann
4. C Luke Bailey
5. 1B Jeff Malm   
6. RHP Devin Fuller
7. OF Cody Rogers    
8. OF Brett Nommensen
9. LHP Kevin James
10.SS Derek Dennis 
11.RHP Alex Koronis   
12.RHP Andrew Bellatti 
13.RHP Hunter Hill 
14.RHP Zach Quate     
15.RHP Pierce Johnson
16.2B Tyler Bortnick   
17.OF Alexander Diaz
18.LHP Jacob Partridge
19.RHP Scott Shuman
20.RHP Dylan Floro
21.RHP Matt Swilley
22.LHP Jake Sullivan
23.RHP Trevor Peterson
24.LHP Andrew Heaney
25.1B Ryan Wiegand
26.SS Daniel Rhault
27.RHP Brady Wager
24.LHP Andrew Heaney
25.1B Ryan Wiegand
26.SS Daniel Rhault
27.RHP Brady Wager
28.LHP Zach Rosscup
29. OF Gabe Cohen
30.RHP Marcus Jensen
31.LHP Aaron Dott
32.RHP Alex Besaw
33.RHP Ryan McCarney
34.SS Kyle Spraker
35.OF Chris Murrill 
36.RHP Jeff Cinadr
37.C Austin Maddux
38.3B Drew Hillman
39.LHP Dan April                 
40. LHP James Pazos
41. LHP Matt Stabelfeld             
42. 3B Bennett Davis             
43. 3B Geno Glynn                
44. SS Kalani Brackenridge
45. LHP Cole Nelson
46. 3B Aaron Oates
47. OF Jason Patton           
48. OF James Roberts
49. RHP Vince Spilker
50. C David Wendt

Ever since the Rays changed their jerseys, I have had a habit of collecting signed 8X10, I have collected a lot over time but there are still some I am looking for.

My collection

MLB Hitters

BJ Upton
Evan Longoria
Carlos Pena
Dioner Navarro

MLB Pitchers

James Shields
David Price
Matt Garza
Scott Kazmir
Andy Sonnanstine
J.P Howell
Grant Balfour
Dan Wheeler

Minor Leaguers, I only have McGee

And I have Joe Maddon

Now, if anyone knows where I can find a good Carl Crawford, Jason Bartlett, Ben Zobrist, Matt Joyce, Tim Beckham, Wade Davis, Reid Brignac, Desmond Jennings or Jeff Niemann, I want like 2 of those, for now, anyway. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

It's time and heres the tread!

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A New Port Richey man says he was assaulted by a Philadelphia Phillies player following Thursday's game against the Rays.

Robert Eaton, a 25-year-old father of two, said Phillies pitcher J.C. Romero grabbed him by the neck and pushed him after he made a comment about steroids.

For more on the story click here, 

NEWS:  After the Times reported Saturday of an incident between an unnamed Phillies player and a fan at Tropicana Field after Thursday's game at the Trop, the Phillies today issued this statement:

"We're disappointed to learn about the alleged incident with a Rays fan and one of our players following Thursday night's game at Tropicana Field. We are in the process of gathering all of the details surrounding the situation. Until such information is provided, it would be inappropriate for us to comment at this time."

The Times reported Saturday:

An incident took place between a fan and a Phillies player after Thursday's game, the Rays confirmed. ''At this point it is a police matter and for that reason we won't have any further comment," the team said in a statement, but did not identify the player. St. Petersburg Police officials could not be reached late Friday night, but a dispatcher confirmed that a report for a battery call was taken at the stadium at about 11 p.m. Thursday. The Phillies could not be reached for comment.