Game 130 - Blue Jays vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 26, 2008
If you play the odds, you knew this one was coming.
Roy Halladay is a really good pitcher. The Rays have beat him 3 times this season. C’mon, he was due. He might have blown a gasket if the Rays beat him again.
Anyway the Rays lost, Toronto 6 - Tampa 2. James Shields deserves a lot of credit. He didn’t have it tonight but once again he found a way to pitch almost seven innings.
Let’s just hope that Navi is okay. He evidently had cramping in both hamstrings. That shit is not funny. Give the guy, whom some call whiskers, a banana and some Gatorade stat. The Rays cannot be losing him right now. I refuse to call him fat. I love that chubby switch hitting catcher.
I also love Rocco Baldelli and he was looking particularly good in his dress whites tonight. There’s just something about a man in uniform… Sorry but I’m missing Longo a bit. My other fave is playing solid though. Great job Barty.
Let’s hope the Rays can pick up the win tomorrow and go on to win the series. Grrrrza’s on the mound. Go Rays!!
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Game 128 & 129 - Rays vs White Sox
By Jessica | August 25, 2008
Winning another series, puppies and AJ the mole.
Well the Rays won another series. This is something we should be really happy about. It’s just kind of a bummer since they were so close to the sweep. The atrocious call pissed me right off, but the Rays had a chance to put the White Sox away in the 9th. It’s okay boys, I still love you.
Even if I was totally distracted this weekend. In a moment of temporary insanity I welcomed a new addition. Meet Rocco.
I’ve heard it’s very dangerous to name your children after sports stars, but a pet is okay right? I love Rocco, even when he’s down and out and hairy, so I should be able to love a dog with the same name. Plus it sounds really cool. Also a bonus, since I’ve had him Mr. Baldelli is rockin the homeruns. Coincidence? I like to think not.
Oh and one other thing. I’m glad we’re done playing the White Sox. Mr. Pierzynski is a dirty little weasel. After the game the only thing that would have made me feel better would have been to turn that weasel into a mole and play my favorite game.
Sorry Katie. Go Rays!!
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Game 127 - Rays vs. White Sox
By Jessica | August 23, 2008
You’re done. Now stand still while I shove this up your….
I turned on the TV tonight just in time to see Nick Swisher’s ugly mug hit a two run homerun. Wasn’t that a fine how do ya do.
However after that the Rays decided, if Swisher can do it we can do it, and the scoring began. Everybody was hitting, to the tune of 14 hits total.
There was one run that prompted me to bust out a happy dance though. Rocco hit a homerun! It totally warmed my heart. I mean it was quite a dance, I could have pulled something. Don’t worry me and Rocco are all good.
The Rays won and gave themselves the best record in baseball. Tampa 9 - Chicago 4. Let’s hope they can keep it going tomorrow. Go Rays!!
I wrote a guest blog for a fun White Sox site. As usual I didn’t really write anything meaningful but if you’re bored… check it out.
(photo yahoo sports)
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Game 126 - Angels vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 20, 2008
Huh? They lost.
The Rays won the series, but lost the final game tonight. LA 5 - Tampa 4. A lot of blame could be thrown around, but basically the Rays didn’t play a very clean game so they got beat.
They seemed to have the momentum going their way after they tied it up in the 8th. I would have loved to have seen Rocco in to pinch hit there for Zobrist. Then again I’d always love to see Rocco over Benny so I’m not very objective. The crowd would have went nuts, but who knows how Rocco is really feeling.
Balfour came out after pitching a great 8th, to start the 9th. I’m sure this is because the game was tied, but I honestly don’t think he expected to go back out. I might be suffering from sleep deprivation but I think I saw him in the dugout in his sweatshirt just chillin with the guys. Doesn’t matter, but he did give up a lead-off walk.
Then Ruggiano missed a fly ball. Staats and Kalas seem to think he lost it in the lights. I think he made a bad decision and decided to let it drop instead of going for it. We all make bad decisions, but that one really blew. What would an announcer say? It changed the whole complexion of the game.
Funny how we can’t accept the losing now isn’t it. Let’s hope the Rays can get back to their winning ways in Chicago. Go Rays!!
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Game 125 - Angels vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 19, 2008
BJ has obviously been cursed.
Somewhere out there is a woman scorned. She is a crazy, clingy chick and when BJ realized that he ran for the hills. So what does an unstable person do? She put a curse on him and his base running legs. I can’t believe I didn’t see it earlier. Think about it, he has been cursed the entire season on the base paths. Tonights call against him is proof. He didn’t do anything wrong and he was still out! Even Maddon is at his wits end.
So what should he do? He could just hit homeruns, then they couldn’t call him out on the basepaths. The curse might cause him to trip or something but that we can live with. He could also try to make amends with the crazy chick, but that could be dangerous. What if she messes with his throwing arm and he can’t gun down runners like he did tonight. The best solution would be to somehow cleanse himself from the curse. Do the Rays have a voodoo doctor?
Oh, the Rays won tonight! LA 2 - Tampa 4.
Evan Longoria is not for a tobacco free Florida. He was caught on camera dippin.
Barty had a good game. He had a nifty double play in the first, the single that broke up the no hitter, and a bunt double. Love him.
Shields started off rough again, but settled in and pitched eight innings. How do I say this delicately…Either his pants are baggier or he has added some junk to the trunk.
Gabe Gross made a great play at the wall robbing Texiera.
Santana was filthy with almost no hits, but his relievers couldn’t hit the strike zone at all.
Aybar singled to drive in the game winning runs. That’ll do.
Wheeler pitched a 1-2-3 ninth. It was like Nestea. Totally refreshing!
Rays win! Shh, they might even have the best record in baseball. Let’s hope they can keep it up tomorrow. Go Rays!!
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Game 124 - Angels vs. Rays
By Jessica | August 18, 2008
We’re only talking about one thing…
The Rays beat the Angels tonight. LA 4 - Tampa 6. No, that’s it. Zip. They lead their division and they beat the best team in the league. Shh. No negative allowed in here tonight. If you want negative, read the previous post.
Let’s hope they can do it again tomorrow night. Go Rays!!
Oh but if you want to laugh at Vlad’s error go ahead, it was quite amusing.
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Game 123 - Rays vs. Rangers
By Jessica | August 18, 2008
Balfour’s Percy impersonation was not amusing!
First, sorry no post on Saturday’s game. There was really not too much to say about it. It was kinda like tit for tat. Garza shut them out and so they returned the favor.
However last night the Rays won another series. That is so groovy. You know what else is groovy? BJ Upton. He knows that groove is in the heart! He came back and went three for five. I hope he keeps stickin it to the man.
Also congrats to Kazmir for making it through six innings this time. Now that your not afraid of six, how about shooting for seven next time.
The ninth inning of this game was not amusing. Did anyone else read Navi’s body language. He was getting so pissed. You can’t even see his face, but I’m sure it said “C’mon throw a strike already!”
I think Mr. Balfour should visit the same baseball guru that worked wonders for Matt Garza.
Guru: What can I do for you Mr. Balfour.
Balfour: I was hoping you could help me like you did Matt.
Guru: Well son you must help yourself, but maybe I can give you some guidance.
Balfour: That would be great.
Guru: First I must tell you that your case is far more serious than Mr. Garza’s.
Balfour: Aw, bloody hell mate.
Guru: Wanna go to Outback steakhouse to finish this session?
Balfour: Thanks, but I just want this to be over.
Guru: Part of your problem stems from you trying to overcompensate for your very unfortunate last name.
Balfour: Really, it doesn’t bother me.
Guru: It’s the underlying cause for all of this.
Balfour: I don’t even know what the problem is. My boss just said I need to see you.
Guru: Have you not ever watched video of yourself pitching?
Balfour: Yeah sure, so?
Guru: Did you not notice the strutting around?
Balfour: No.
Guru: Or the puffing of the cheeks?
Balfour: I’m just breathing.
Guru: Like a blowfish! What’s with the swearing?
Balfour: I’m pumping myself up. Visualizing the batter as the enemy.
Guru: You’re not visualizing, your vocalizing. If your not careful, your going to get your ass kicked. I mean you can jaw jack Josh Hamilton because he’s found Jesus, but Milton Bradley will hurt you. Have you seen him break a bat. Imagine your the bat. What’s with swearing at Michael Young? That girl at Her Rays thinks he’s the cherry on top of baseball goodness. You are free to strike him out, but being mean to him is not tolerated.
Balfour: Uh, okay.
Guru: What’s with the necklaces?
Balfour: I don’t know I just think they look cool.
Guru: Wrong my friend.
Balfour: Am I doing anything right?
Guru: Yes, you see all of these annoying qualities you have, and trust me they are very annoying, they can all be overlooked if you just strike these mothers out.
Balfour: Really.
Guru: Really. When you start walking people, imagine Rays fans throwing boomerangs but they all come back at you.
Balfour: Whoa.
Guru: This is not a reason to get more pumped up out there son. You need to chillax.
Balfour: You mean like relax?
Guru: Duh. Scott Kazmir has something that could help you with this. Just make sure to bring a bag of Doritoes to the bullpen with you.
Balfour: Thanks I think.
Guru: Peace out.
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Game 121 - Rays vs. Rangers
By Jessica | August 16, 2008
People can’t we just all get along?!
First things first Matt Garza, who should never be called Matty (yes I’m talkin to you Brian Anderson), was magnificent again. I really think we’re going to witness a no hitter from him at some point. He was, well he was basically unhittable last night. He pitched a two hit shutout, which was really a one hit shutout. Garza is all we should be talking about today. Not only did he win the game he saved the bullpen after the 12 inning marathon game. Kudos dude. I would say more but I’ve already written whole posts about how super this guy is!
Am I the only one that wants this whole BJ Upton nonsense to go away. From his comments last night I’m hoping we are going to see the end of it all. He’s right all he has to do is run hard every time and this is not an issue. So please go with that okay Bossman. Oh and Mr. Maddon please get your message across without having to sit our awesome centerfielder. This team needs him. Okay, now hug. This should not be a story right now. The fact that the Rays are winning the AL East should be the story. The AL East people!
Let’s hope the Rays bring it again tonight. Go Rays!!
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Who needs Wheaties?
By Jessica | August 15, 2008
Kelloggs could totally run with this…
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Game 120 - Rays vs. A’s
By Jessica | August 14, 2008
Bloody hell mates, what you got against Texas?
It sure seemed like the Rays were doing anything they could to avoid finishing this game and heading to Texas. Somebody should have called time-out to bribe the boys with promises of big Texas sized steaks and beer and women if that’s what it takes. I missed the Rays, but not enough to spend 4.5 hour with them today!
So I watched the game in a fly by manner. Every once in a while I would zoom in and check it out. Here are some of the things I saw…
The A’s were wearing an alternate jersey. Much debate followed as to whether they were black or very dark green? Any fashionistas care to clear this up?
I learn something new every day, and BJ might have too. Evidently if you round second but then you need to get back to first, you have to touch second again on the way. I guess this makes sense. I just never knew it was a rule. I’m going with the I’m just a girl excuse on this one. BJ should go with the nobody ever told me that excuse.
Shields faces two batters and gives up a triple and a homerun. Not exactly the start he was hoping for I bet.
Clifford scores from first. Two times!
Ruggiano RBI scores Clifford again. Somebody get that big red dog some water. I almost said a bone, but figured your dirty minds would wander. No, just me huh.
Rocco strikes out looking with bases loaded. That is such a pet peeve for me that even players that I love hear about it.
Chad Bradford, who’s name is really fun to say, got his job done with a little help from Baldelli who laid out for one in right. My response to this is holding my breath and covering my eyes by the way.
(photo Yahoo sports)
Howell strikes guys out left and right. Really, some were righties and some were lefties.
Wheeler held serve too. Oops too much Olympics.
Upton hits an RBI double off of the invincible Ziegler. To that point he hadn’t given up a run in 39 innings. Bossman thought it was time to end that streak.
Percy math. Walk + ball hog = sprained knee. To his credit the Rays have yet to lose when he blows the save. I guess he’s a winner. I would like to know if he sprained his knee coming off the mound to field the bunt or when he decided to play tag instead of flipping the ball?
Balfour gets a strike out but then gives up a game tying single to Frank Thomas. I didn’t see this at bat, so I don’t know, but was Balfour in love with his fastball again and left one up? I’m the only Rays fan that thinks he gets a little too pumped sometimes. I still love him.
Rocco tried to score on a wild pitch but got a bummer bounce and was out by a mile. So it went in this endless frickin game.
Someone mentioned the steak to Pena and hit one out.
Finally the Rays are up by two in the bottom of the 12th. All they need is three outs. What do they do? Error, wild pitch, hit batter but they finally do get the win! Rays win another series! Tampa 7 - Oakland 6. Let’s hope they can keep it going in Texas. Go Rays!!
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