sfgiantsflgators Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Rays Continue Activity - Pickup Veteran Mesa The Devil Rays, with the bullpen still struggling, continued to search for the missing piece as they traded newly acquired Kevin Mench to Colorado for veteran reliever Jose Mesa. COL Kevin Mench TB Jose Mesa Minutes before the trade to Colorado, the catalyst behind the departure of Mench proved to be the acquistion of Wily Mo Pena. Pena comes from Boston who picked up reliever Dan Miceli and outfielder Damon Hollins. BOS Dan Miceli Damon Hollins TB Wily Mo Pena Tampa GM sfgiantsflgators had this to say on Dan Patrick's radio show this morning: "You know, we were going to look more towards our farm system in hopes to shore up the holes our bullpen has presented. But around lunch time yesterday, I got a call from Theo [Epstein] wondering about my interest in Pena. Over the course of the meal we had worked out a deal to send Dan and Damon to Boston for Wily. Wily has been a favorite of mine for awhile now - we think he is going to blossum into a great hitter. But with him [Pena] now coming here, Kevin was dispensable - and Colorado was interested. We appreciate the professionalism that Kevin showed for the short time he was here and wish him the best - but I think the acquistion of Jose will really help our young relievers out, and hopefully win us some games." Rays Notes: RP Chad Harville called up from AAA Durham New Rays Batting Order: Upton SS Crawford RF Cantu 2B Huff 3B Baldelli CF Pena DH Lee 1B Kendall C Young LF Lineup is the same for righty or lefty. When playing a national league team, it's the same order - minus Pena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybernetic Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 My team is struggling this season as well with a 5-5 record and the bullpen has been pretty bad as well as the bottom of the rotation (although Chacin had a good game for me a couple games ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 My team is struggling this season as well with a 5-5 record and the bullpen has been pretty bad as well as the bottom of the rotation (although Chacin had a good game for me a couple games ago). well your Jays are tearing up the East in my dyansty - half game up on the yanks, sox 2.5 back, me 4.5 back, and the orioles 10.5 back. and when i get around to posting the series i just had with them, they took the series...AGAIN (2 games to 3)! :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 May 19, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 May 19, 2006 Offense Comes To Life, Kamir Stops Skid Scoring B2: Pena double scores Baldelli B3: Huff solo HR T6: Jacobs single scores Cabrera B6: Upton double scores Lee, Kendall; Crawford fielder's choice scores Young; Cantu single scores Upton; Baldelli triple scores Cantu, Huff B8: Pena single scores Cantu W - Kazmir (4-2) L - Petit (0-5) Players of the Game: Jorge Cantu 4-5, 2B, RBI Rocco Baldelli 3-5, 2B, 3B, 2RBI Game Notes: Kazmir didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning - a line drive off his leg by Robert Andino...Yusmeiro Petit left the game in the bottom of the fifth after throwing a pitch to Carl Crawford. No word yet on the specifics of the injury. For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Bullpen Falters In Rays Bid For Sweep The Devil Rays were able to take game two but a sweep was not in the cards as the bullpen gives up six runs to hand game three to the Marlins. Game two featured yet another good outing from Casey Fossum, who allowed eight hits and three earned over 7.2 innings, before Jeremy Accardo and Huston Street shut the door on the Marlins. Game three remained within reach for the Rays, who trailed 2-1 after four. The score would remain that way until a Marlins run in the seventh made it 3-1. All hopes were dashed though in the eighth as the Marlins put up a five spot off relievers Chad Harville and Jason Childers, going on to win the game 8-1. Game 2 Boxscore Game 3 Boxscore Rays Notes: Jason Childers (RP) was designated for assignment following today's game. Dan Smith (RP) was signed to a two year deal worth $1.5 million per. He is expected to be available tomorrow at Toronto. League Transactions: COL signs RP Antonio Osuna to a two year deal worth $1.3 million per. League Injuries: FLA SP Yusmeiro Petit, injured in the series opener, was put on the 15 day DL with a strained right forearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 May 22, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 May 22, 2006 Extra Inning Derby Goes To Blue Jays Scoring B1: Overbay solo HR T7: Lee single scores Pena; Young single scores Lee B9: Hill single scores Adams T10: Cantu solo HR B10: Glaus two run HR W - Ryan (1-0) L - Street (0-3) Players of the Game: Jorge Cantu 3-5, HR, RBI Troy Glaus 2-5, 2B, GW HR, 2RBI For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Chacin Ensures Jays Take Series But Kazmir Fights Off Sweep The Blue Jays hot run continued against the Devil Rays as they won another series; but ace Scott Kazmir stepped up again to fight off the sweep. Jays starter Gustavo Chacin picked up his fifth win of the year in game two, going the distance and giving up just three hits. The only run given up was on a homerun by Wily Mo Pena, his fourth of the season. In game three, it was up to Kazmir to salvage a win - and it would have to come against one of the best pitchers in the league, Roy Halladay. Kazmir wasn't dominate but his offense gave him enough, scoring six times off Halladay, three of them earned. Kazmir would allow four runs over 7.1 innings, opening the way for Huston Street to nail down his third save of the season. Game 2 Boxscore Game 3 Boxscore League Injuries: OAK SS Bobby Crosby was put on the 15 day DL with a minor meniscus sprain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 May 25, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 May 25, 2006 Beckett Shelled As Rays Take Opener Scoring T1: Cantu sacrifice fly scores Crawford B1: Mohr single scores Loretta T4: Baldelli double scores Cantu; Pena single scores Huff; Lee sacrifice fly scores Baldelli; Kendall double scores Pena; Crawford triple scores Kendall, Young, Upton; Huff two run HR T7: Pena solo HR; Lee solo HR; Young single scores Kendall; Upton double scores Young W - Fossum (6-3) L - Beckett (4-3) Players of the Game: Carl Crawford 2-5, 2 3B, 3 RBI Jason Kendall 4-5, 2B, 3B, RBI Game Notes: Jason Kendall was a homerun short of the cycle. For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 Boston, Tampa Split Four Game Offensive Showdown In a series that feature a total of 57 runs scored between the two teams, pitching matchups became a second thought. After outscoring the Red Sox 14-1 in game one, Tampa's offense returned for seconds in game two, winning 16-0. Boston was held to two hits in the game, both coming off Seth McClung, who went seven innings for the win. Travis Lee fell a double short of the cycle. Despite jumping out to a 4-1 lead after the first inning yesterday, Tampa couldn't hold back the Red Sox offense any longer as Boston scored eight in the game, taking game three 8-6. Boston had four homeruns in the game and Jason Veritek was a triple short of the cycle. Boston's offense was back for more in game four, again scoring eight runs - five of which came in the second inning - on their way to a series split. Curt Schilling picked up his fifth win, going 6.2 innings and allowing four hits. Carl Crawford was a homerun short of the cycle. Game 2 Boxscore Game 3 Boxscore Game 4 Boxscore League Transactions: BAL signs LF Jeremy Giambi. Details of the deal were not released. NYM sign RF Sammy Sosa. Details of the deal were not released. League Injuries: LAD 1B Nomar Garciaparra was put on the 15 day DL with a minor ACL sprain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sfgiantsflgators Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 Minor League Players of the Month - May: AAA Pitcher - Brian Stokes 4-3, 3.52 ERA, 48 SO, 11 BB AA Pitcher - Dicky Gonzalez 5-3, 3.47 ERA, 45 SO, 12 BB A Pitcher - Jeff Niemann 5-3, 1.91 ERA, 52 SO, 10 BB AAA Hitter - Sean Burroughs .336, 2 HR, 13 RBI AA Hitter - Ryan Christianson .291, 9 HR, 17 RBI A Hitter - Josh Hamilton .344, 6 HR, 18 RBI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 League Leaders: AVG American League: Jeter (NYY) - .382 Rodriguez (NYY) - .355 Belliard (CLE) - .351 Cantu (TB) - .342 Logan (DET) - .341 National League: Koskie (MIL) - .365 Pujols (STL) - .364 Mueller (LA) - .351 Ensberg (HOU) - .346 Three tied at .341 Homeruns Amerian League: Huff (TB) - 16 Matsui (NYY) - 16 Cantu (TB) - 16 Crisp (BOS) - 15 Ortiz (BOS) - 15 National League: Dunn (CIN) - 19 Ramirez (CHC) - 15 Griffey Jr. (CIN) - 15 Floyd (NYM) - 15 Burnitz (PIT) - 14 Helton (COL) - 14 RBI American League: Cantu (TB) - 47 Sexson (SEA) - 46 Huff (TB) - 44 Sheffield (NYY) - 44 Rodriguez (NYY) - 43 Ortiz (NYY) - 43 National League: A. Jones (ATL) - 46 C. Jones (ATL) - 45 Dunn (CIN) - 45 Delgado (NYM) - 44 Alou (SF) - 41 Stolen Bases American League Ichiro (SEA) - 25 Crawford (TB) - 21 Sizemore (CLE) - 13 Figgins (ANA) - 13 Castillo (MIN) - 10 Lugo (OAK) - 10 National League: Pierre (CHC) - 20 Freel (CIN) - 18 Ramirez (FLA) - 12 Beltran (NYM) - 11 Abreu (PHI) - 11 OBP American League: Jeter (NYY) - .441 Mauer (MIN) - .439 Matsui (NYY) - .438 Ramirez (BOS) - .434 Ortiz (BOS) - .429 National League: Pujols (STL) - .473 Edmonds (STL) - .472 Dunn (CIN) - .455 Durham (SF) - .444 Willingham (FLA) - .441 SLG American League: Matsui (NYY) - .661 Jeter (NYY) - .633 Cantu (TB) - .631 Huff (TB) - .619 Ortiz (BOS) - .597 National League: Dunn (CIN) - .725 Koskie (MIL) - .671 Hawpe (COL) - .661 Pujols (STL) - .636 Griffey Jr. (CIN) - .635 Wins American League Harden (OAK) - 8 Crain (MIN) - 7 Hughes (NYY) - 7 Many more tied at 6 National League: Lowry (SF) - 8 Peavy (SD) - 8 Williams (CIN) - 7 Four more tied at 6 ERA American League: Sabathia (CLE) - 2.12 Harden (OAK) - 2.35 Benson (BAL) - 2.59 Maroth (DET) - 2.61 Halsey (OAK) - 2.63 National League: Peavy (SD) - 1.59 Ortiz (WAS) - 2.01 Hernandez (ARI) - 2.47 Marquis (STL) - 2.59 Santos (PIT) - 2.74 Saves American League: Nathan (MIN) - 17 Mota (CLE) - 13 Rodriguez (ANA) - 12 Rivera (NYY) - 12 Duchscherer (OAK) - 10 Ryan (TOR) - 10 National League: Belisle (CIN) - 17 Hoffman (SD) - 14 Lidge (HOU) - 14 Ramirez (COL) - 12 Dempster (CHC) - 12 Reitsma (ATL) - 12 Strikeouts American League: Moyer (SEA) - 68 Johnson (NYY) - 68 Zito (OAK) - 67 Maroth (DET) - 64 Eaton (TEX) - 62 National League: Smoltz (ATL) - 70 Peavy (SD) - 68 Oswalt (HOU) - 66 Lowe (LAD) - 62 Sheets (MIL) - 60 Innings Pitched American League: Buehrle (CWS) - 79.0 Eaton (TEX) - 77.1 Bonderman (DET) - 76.0 Fossum (TB) - 73.1 Zito (OAK) - 73.0 National League: Peavy (SD) - 79.1 Oswalt (HOU) - 76.0 Lowe (LAD) - 75.2 Perez (PIT) - 75.2 Pettitte (HOU) - 75.0 Hernandez (WAS) - 75.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 May 30, 2006 Offense Alive In Win Over O's Scoring T2: Kendall single scores Baldelli; Upton HBP scores Lee; Craw double scores Kendall, Young, Upton T7: Pena solo HR; Upton single scores Kendall; Crawford single scores Young T8: Huff solo HR B8: Roberts sacrifice fly scores Gibbons W - Kazmir (6-2) L - Bedard (3-5) Players of the Game: Carl Crawford 2-6, 2B, 4 RBI Game Notes: BAL RP Hayden Penn left the game in the top of the seventh after a pitch to Rocco Baldelli. No word on the extent of the injury. For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Tampa Drops Series To Last Place Orioles Entering the series with the Orioles 5.5 games back of the first place Yankees, Tampa Bay needed wins - but the Orioles relish the role of spoiler. In game two, Rays starter Casey Fossum pitched a good game, allowing two runs on three hits in 8.1 innings. However, reliever Chad Harville allowed three hits and the winning run in the ninth - without getting an out. Game three was within reach for the Rays as the game remained 3-2 until the eighth inning, when reliever Travis Harper allowed four runs on two hits, one a homerun to Miguel Tejada, to ensure an Orioles series victory. Game 2 Boxscore Game 3 Boxscore League Injuries: BAL RP Hayden Penn was put on the 15 day DL with a left forearm strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Politte, Baez Join Rays In a continuing effort to acquire relief pitching help, Tampa Bay acquired Cliff Politte and Danys Baez in seperate trades today. CWS Chad Harville TB Cliff Politte LAD Brian Meadows Sean Burroughs TB Danys Baez Tampa manager Joe Maddon had this to say in an interview earlier today: "I feel very good about our bullpen situation now. The additions of Cliff [Politte] and Danys [baez] will help tremendously. We now have four quality setup men - guys that could potentially close a game for most other teams. Huston [street] will continue to close games for us and Cliff, Danys, Jose [Mesa], and Jeremy [Accardo] will work the middle to late innings, if need be. We have work to do to catch the Yanks, but I feel much better about holding on to leads." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 ALL-STAR VOTE LEADERS - June 1 American League Catcher Jason Veritek BOS Victor Martinez CLE Joe Mauer MIN Jason Kendall TB Javy Lopez BAL First Base David Ortiz BOS Richie Sexson SEA Jim Thome CWS Mark Teixeira TEX Eric Hinske TOR Second Base Jorge Cantu TB Mark Loretta BOS Luis Castillo MIN Tadahito Iguchi CWS Ron Belliard CLE Third Base Alex Rodriguez NYY Aubrey Huff TB Troy Glaus TOR Hank Blalock TEX Eric Chavez OAK Shortstop Derek Jeter NYY Jhonny Peralta CLE Michael Young TEX Juan Uribe CWS Russ Adams TOR Outfield Carl Crawford TB Hideki Matsui NYY Gary Sheffield NYY Coco Crisp BOS Vernon Wells TOR National League Catcher Jason LaRue CIN Josh Willingham FLA Paul Lo Duca NYM Michael Barrett CHC Mike Piazza SD First Base Todd Helton COL Derrek Lee CHC Carlos Delgado NYM Albert Pujols STL Nick Johnson WAS Second Base Alfonso Soriano WAS Marcus Giles ATL Jeff Kent LAD Ryan Freel CIN Craig Biggio HOU Third Base Chipper Jones ATL Corey Koskie MIL Morgan Ensberg HOU Aramis Ramirez CHC Scott Rolen STL Shortstop Omar Vizquel SF Jose Reyes NYM David Eckstein STL Felipe Lopez CIN Edgar Renteria ATL Outfield Adam Dunn CIN Barry Bonds SF Ken Griffey Jr. CIN Cliff Floyd NYM Jim Edmonds STL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 June 2, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 June 2, 2006 Cain, Bullpen Strong In Tampa Win Scoring B1: Crawford single scores Upton; Pena single scores Crawford B2: Crawford single scores Upton B5: Crawford single scores Upton B6: Lee sacrifice fly scores Pena T7: Molina double scores Adams; Overbay single scores Molina; Glaus single scores Hill B7: Huff solo HR; Kendall double scores Baldelli, Pena T8: Molina single scores Hinske W - Cain (2-3) L - Lilly (4-5) Players of the Game: Carl Crawford 3-5, 3 RBI For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Bullpen The Story In Devil Ray Sweep of Jays Throughout the season the Tampa bullpen has been criticized - well deserved criticism at that. But in a series that the Devil Rays needed to win if they were to establish themselves as A.L. East competitors, the newly revamped pen proved up to task. This series featured three pitchers that were not with Tampa at the start of the season; however, if they continue to pitch like this, they will be a part of Tampa history for the rest of their careers. It's still relatively early in the season, but Jose Mesa, Danys Baez, and Huston Street gave Tampa fans reason to hope. In game two, following a good outing by rookie Edwin Jackson, Jose Mesa pitched the last 3.2 innings, allowing three hits and no runs. Game three saw Scott Kazmir struggle more than usual, giving up six runs over 7.2 innings. Fortunately, Tampa's offense was able to get seven runs off Toronto pitching, leaving it up to Danys Baez and Huston Street to finish the last 1.1 innings. Just two hits and three strikeouts later, Tampa held on to their one run lead, and enjoyed a three game sweep. Game 2 Boxscore Game 3 Boxscore League Injuries: SD SP Woody Williams was put on the 15 day DL with a strained right forearm. SF SP Matt Morris will miss at least a month and a half with a fractured ankle. League Suspensions: CLE SS Jhonny Peralta was suspended for six games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Team Goal Achieved 15 HR by two MLB players - done (Huff, Cantu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sfgiantsflgators Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 June 5, 2006 Rays Continue Winning, Take Angels 11-2 Scoring T4: Molina single scores Anderson, Kotchman B5: Crawford single scores Lee; Cantu double scores Kendall, Upton, Crawford B6: Pena grounds out to short, Baldelli scores B7: Young solo HR; Cantu double scores Upton; Huff single scores Cantu; Lee double scores Huff, Baldelli B8: Cantu solo HR W - Fossum (7-3) L - Jeff Weaver (6-6) Players of the Game: Jorge Cantu 4-5, 2 2B, HR, 5 RBI Travis Lee 2-3, 2 2B, BB, 2 RBI For Boxscore, click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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