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Royals vs. Rays

thebaddancingraysfan — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:08:06 -0000

So the Rays swept the Red Sox, yippee! But, now the Boys in Blue take on the Royals. The Royals remind me of the Devil Rays, a team that will play you tough. If the Rays don't watch out they could get bitten by the Royals. I am still bitter that the Devi Rays got swept by the Royals last year. Anyone for late payback?

I remember when the Devil Rays were playing the Royals at home, that was the game Jonny Gomes hit three home runs! Great game!

Let's go Rays! I hope they King Henry the Royals! Go Rays Go!

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How will the Royals vs. Rays showdown end?

Jayson Stark hour of Fun blog

thebaddancingraysfan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:12:41 -0000

If you have not read it yet, read it. It's really interesting to ready how he navigates ridicule that we, as Rays fans, have heard from everyone and LITERALLY their grandma.

So take a minute and read this blog it really makes me feel damn proud to be a Rays fan. I really do feel a great deal of pride! Go Rays, bless you boys!

Link below:

http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=21312

Red Sox vs. Rays

thebaddancingraysfan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:11:28 -0000

Nothing that get's my goat more then a "Let's Go Red Sox chant" at the Trop. It's a wonderful feeling knowing the Rays are still quite competitive at the beginning of July. I still can't fathom that, more then likely, July 31st will come around and I don't have to hear about a Carl Crawford trade rumor. That's pretty nice.

Rayniacs unite. How do you feel about this series. I do not need to tell about the Boston Red Sox, you should already be familiar with them. I will say this, I am loving our pitching match-ups in comparison to the the last few series were I can only see us winning one or two. But, with the big three of Shields, Garza, and some guy named Kazmir I am liking our odds.

One last note on Red Sox fans. Don't they owe someone big something big. I mean, how many times did we hear, "oh if the Sox win a World Series I will die in peace." Well, there is a big guy upstairs that would be happy to collect on the Red Sux end of the bargain. Just saying!

Let's go wash out some Red Sox! Let's go Rays!

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How will the Red Sox Rays Series turn out!

Rays Vs. Pirates

thebaddancingraysfan — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:19:32 -0000

PNC Ballpark, in my oppinion the best ballpark in all of baseball. The Rays will be taking their three game win streak to to Steel-Town. How do you Rayniacs think the boys in blue will do?

Remember the Buc-os did play the Stanks pretty well. The Rays will bring Kaz, Ejax, and Sonny to face the young, scrappy Pirate hitters.

Let's see how we do. Let's go Rays! Sink the Pirates!

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How will the Rays do?

Rays Vs. Marlins

thebaddancingraysfan — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:12:21 -0000

So, the Rays have long road trip to Miami (4 hours). I will say this much, i was shocked that the Rays lost today's game. That one stung. Hopefully the Rays can stop dicking around and play the kind of ball we all know they can play.

Who is in a mood for a fish fry? Anyone?

We all know the marlins, they were just here. They have a good squad but I truly feel the Rays have better team. Let's see how the boys in Blue do. Go Rays!

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What will Happen with the Rays try to dry out the Marlins?

Rays Vs. Astros

thebaddancingraysfan — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:24:40 -0000

In my years of being a Rays fan, I have never been more proud. It is just purely a sweet dream hearing the recognition on the radio and television. That being said, I hope the Rays do not become lackadaisical. I fully hope they continue to build on the collateral they built.

So, I want here from you Rayniacs, what do you think is going to happen vs the Houston Astros?

Houston brings a staff of names that some may know because alot of the same names have made it to the playoffs. The same names have let the Astros to a 8-game losing streak.

Sound off what do you think is going to happen?

Let's go kick some Astros! Go Rays! Go Rays! Go Rays!

God I am proud to be a Rays fan!

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What will the Series outcome be?

Rays Vs. Cubs

thebaddancingraysfan — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:00:19 -0000

Who out there is excited about this one? Who here is already tired of all the Cubs fans coming out of the woodwork?

Question? Who do you think is going to win? Will the Rays take a three game sweep? Will the Cubs take two out of three?

Who will start instead of Shields? Answers? Suggestions? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Let's go Rays! Let's Go Rays! Let's Go Rays! (Sad attempt at filler)

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How will the Rays Cubs series end?

Let's Put this Barry Bonds issue to Rest, please.

thebaddancingraysfan — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:25:12 -0000

Okay, so you want the Rays to win. Good, we all do. So you want a big name talent to bring it all together (kind of like Shaquille O'Neal was in Phoenix.) If you are saying Barry Bonds is the answer, then I have some questions and scenarios for you!

He is on his way out and has a history of injury. Any time Bonds' strikes out you will have the question, "was your upcoming trial on you mind today?"

If Bonds hits a blast and it hits the Catwalk, causing him to miss a homer will he jovially say he enjoys playing here?

Bottom of the ninth, game is on line. Bonds hits into a double-play. Do you think he is going to run hard to the base?

Okay, Bonds is signed for chump-change. he is hitting .190 with 2 HR and 8 RBIs for his first 150 ABs what will you say then? Support your decision.

Who would you cut on this team (besides Glover) to make room for Bonds, and why?

Class of the East, yeah Right.

thebaddancingraysfan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:58:21 -0000

Jonahthen Pappalbon, or however he spells his name, is shooting off at the mouth. I have included the link below.

He says the feud is not over. He continues to say that the Rays should be ready. Classy? I say not. But what can you expect from an organization that was last to integrate?

Way to go Red Sox, maybe you should make a new movie call it Fever Punch.

http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/papelbon-warns-rays/

What if Carl Was to Sit out on the DL?

thebaddancingraysfan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:40:46 -0000

Last year Carl Crawford sat out the last two weeks of the season. And a long two weeks that was. Their seemed to be no consistency in the offence, maybe that was because it was the end of the season, maybe it wasn't.

News on Carl's leg has come out and stated that his right knee and hamstring were bothering him. He says according to the St. Petersburg times that he will be playing through pain for some time.

I pose the question what if CC sat out for 15 days? What if he took a break to rest and heal? Would it be better have a 80% Carl for a while or a 100% Carl for the rest of the season (barring nothing else goes wrong?)

What are the Rays options? They do have a few:

1. Nathan Haynes could come back up and play.

2. Justin Ruggiano would get a fair look to see where he fits in, if at all, in the Rays future.

3. Fernando Perez could get a shot? For those not familiar with Fernado Perez think Joey Gaithright with a degree from Columbia University.

4. Joel Guzman could come up and play left field, he has at the major league level and minor league level.

5. Ben Zobrist

6. Elliot Johnson

7. Go seriously at Kenny Lofton, why not?

Once again, I don't know anything to come to this conclusion. I am just bringing up the question.

One more thing, Carl resting could add more playing time for Gomes, Hinske, and Floyd. Is that a good thing? Probably not. But the important thing is the Rays have options!