by Troy Patterson | Mar 9, 2010 | Andy Sonnanstine, David Price, James Shields, Jeff Niemann, Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis
While Tampa Bay has had plenty of named talent over the last few years from Scott Kazmir, James Shields, Matt Garza to David Price. This along with a top offense and elite defense has led to their recent success in the AL East. Perhaps overvalued is a bit harsh, but...
by evan brunell | Sep 1, 2009 | Andy Sonnanstine, Game Threads, Jon Lester, Tampa Bay Rays
GAME NOTES: Jon Lester is suddenly the Sox’s new ace with Josh Beckett having given up a horrifying 10 home runs in his last three starts. This is a crucial series, as the outcome of the series will likely dictate the Rays’ playoff chances the rest of the...
by josh lacey | May 1, 2009 | Andy Sonnanstine, Game Threads, Justin Masterson, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (14-8) @ Tampa Bay Rays (9-14)Justin Masterson (2-0, 2.70) v. Andy Sonnanstine (0-3, 7.78)7:08 PM EDT | Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Matt Garza made the Red Sox bats disappear last night....
by shawn medeiros | May 1, 2009 | Andy Sonnanstine, Evan Longoria, Game Recap, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson, Matt Garza
Even though Boston just recently had an 11-game winning streak snapped and beat the Cleveland Indians coming back from a 5-run deficit to win on a Jonathan Van Every homer in extra innings — his first of his MLB career — the Red Sox still have some things...
by evan brunell | Apr 2, 2009 | Akinori Iwamura, Andy Sonnanstine, B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Brian Shouse, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Dan Wheeler, David Price, Dioner Navarro, Evan Longoria, Gabe Gross, Gabe Kapler, Grant Balfour, J.P. Howell, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Jason Hammel, Jason Isringhausen, Jeff Niemann, Joe Nelson, Lance Cormier, Matt Joyce, Pat Burrell, Shawn Riggans, Tampa Bay Rays, Troy Percival, Willy Aybar
The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off their first successful season in the history of the franchise. Finally, they’re not considered doormats with no vision of the future. Now the Pirates stand alone there. (Even the Royals are much improved!) This club is scary in...
by tim daloisio | Oct 14, 2008 | Andy Sonnanstine, Jacoby Ellsbury, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wakefield
@ Oct. 14 GAME 4 – ALCS 2008 Andy Sonnanstine (1-0, 3.18 @ Tim Wakefield (0-0, -.–) Fenway Park (Boston, MA) 8:07 PM EDT, TBS 2B Akinori Iwamura RF J.D. Drew CF B.J. Upton 2B Dustin Pedroia 1B Carlos Pena DH David Ortiz 3B Evan Longoria 3B Kevin Youkilis...
by evan brunell | Oct 14, 2008 | Andy Sonnanstine, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wakefield
IN THE FIELD Tim Wakefield last pitched in a game on September 28, meaning that while he will be extremely well-rested, the potential exists that he will be far too rusty to make a meaningful contribution. The question then becomes: how long of a leash do we offer...
by evan brunell | Sep 16, 2008 | Andy Sonnanstine, Game Threads, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (89-61) @ Tampa Bay Rays (88-60) Josh Beckett (12-9, 4.10) @ Andy Sonnanstine (13-7, 4.47) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: From Mostly Running: Before I die I want to watch a baseball game...
by evan brunell | Sep 15, 2008 | Andy Sonnanstine, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Price, Evan Longoria, Josh Beckett, Matt Garza, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wakefield
Sure, if all breaks right this upcoming series at the Trop, the Red Sox could find themselves in first place with an opportunity to finish first two straight years since 1915-1916. Yes, it’s been that long since the Red Sox could lay claim to first place two...
by mike edelman | Mar 19, 2008 | Akinori Iwamura, Al Reyes, Andrew Friedman, Andy Sonnanstine, B.J. Upton, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Dioner Navarro, Edwin Jackson, Evan Longoria, Gary Glover, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Joe Maddon, Jonny Gomes, Know Thy Enemy, Rocco Baldelli, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays, Troy Percival
When you’ve finished nine of the ten seasons in your franchise’s history in last place of your division and you’ve only cracked the 70 win mark once, maybe a change of name serves to help wipe that slate clean. At least the Tampa Bay Rays and their...
