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11 hrs ago | DockOfTheRays.com

Al MVP Vote

We already know that Ben Zobrist was awarded the Rays' 2009 MVP Award, but where will he finish in the AL MVP vote? If you can tune into the live show on mlb.com at 1:30pm ET today, here is the link .

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball

Mon Nov 23, 2009

DockOfTheRays.com

Stuff the Ballots

We live in Florida so we are experts at voting, right? Anyhow, MLB has put up the online ballot for the This Year in Baseball Awards and 3 Rays are up for nomination.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Carl Crawford, Jason Bartlett

Sat Nov 21, 2009

DRays Bay

The Rise in the Fall of Nevin Ashley

Nevin Ashley is a 25-year-old catcher for the Rays originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2006 draft out of Indiana State University.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, John Jaso, Baseball Players, Dioner Navarro

Thu Nov 19, 2009

DRays Bay

Justin Ruggiano Takes A Trip To The Swing Mechanic Jaime Cevallos

Jaime Cevallos is a well known man around these parts. As co-star of the Zobrist code , he is widely credited for being part of the process that turned Ben Zobrist into Zorilla.

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Related Topix: Sports, Justin Ruggiano, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Major League Baseball

Inbox: Will Rays shop for free agents?

I know the Rays are all about bringing up talent through their system, but do you see them making any significant free-agent signings this offseason? -- Ron R., Naples, Fla.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Carl Crawford, Dioner Navarro, Gabe Gross, Matt Joyce

Sun Nov 15, 2009

DRays Bay

Past Trade Evaluation: Remember Aubrey Huff?

View full size photo>> When I first started following the Rays back in 2001-2002, there were only a couple of bright spots on the team.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Mitch Talbot

Fri Nov 13, 2009

DRays Bay

In the Land of Pravda, Ben Zobrist is the Invisible Man Sitting Atop the Clouds

One of Jeter's intangibles: drop-kicking the competition. At least in this MLB.com article detailing some of the American League MVP candidates.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Major League Baseball

Worthy trio wins annual Rays honors

While Major League Baseball's award season is in full bloom, it is only appropriate that Rays fans be reminded of the players voted as the team award winners in 2009.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Major League Baseball

Inbox: Will McGee add fire to bullpen?

Do you think Jake McGee will see some time in the Major Leagues next year? I know he had Tommy John surgery, but a lefty who throws mid-to-high 90s is always a good commodity.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Jake McGee, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Akinori Iwamura, Reid Brignac, Jason Bartlett

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Tampa Bay Online

Rays' chemistry takes another hit with Aki trade

I thought one of the key moments that led to the Tampa Bay Rays' demise came in late May, when Akinori Iwamura hurt his knee in a game at the Marlins.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Akinori Iwamura, American League, Reid Brignac

Thu Nov 05, 2009

DRays Bay

AFL Rays Player Updates

As previously, noted the Rays have 4 pitchers throwing for the Phoenix team in the Arizona Fall League, along with middle infielder Shawn O'Malley and catcher Nevin Ashley .

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Major League Baseball

Rays land Chavez in Iwamura deal

The Rays have traded Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Akinori Iwamura, Jesse Chavez, Reid Brignac, American League

Myrtle Beach Online

O's decline options on Mora and Moeller among several moves

The Baltimore Orioles elected not to pick up the 2010 club options on third baseman Melvin Mora and catcher Chad Moeller among several moves announced by the team on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Melvin Mora, Chad Moeller, National League, National League Central

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Tampabay.com

Gabe Kapler fits several needs for Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays moved quickly to re-sign OF Gabe Kapler because they could. The Rays liked how he hit , how he played defense, how he ran, how he prepared, how he hustled, how he set a good example for the young players.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Fernando Perez, Baseball Players, Justin Ruggiano, Gabe Gross

Fri Oct 30, 2009

DRays Bay

More on the Gabe Kapler Re-Signing

In the last thread, GomesSweetGomes raised a good point about Gabe Kapler 's plate appearances versus right-handed pitchers.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Gabe Gross, Baseball Players

Wed Oct 28, 2009

BleacherReport

Tampa Bay Rays Re-Sign OF Gabe Kapler

According to an AP report, the Tampa Bay Rays have re-signed one half of their Double-Gabe right field platoon, welcoming back Gabe Kapler.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Gabe Gross, Baseball Players, Matt Joyce, B.J. Upton

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Joy of Sox

My Al MVP Ballot

Today is the deadline for submission of MVP ballots at the Baseball Bloggers Alliance .

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Related Topix: Sports, Joe Mauer, Baseball Players, Zack Greinke, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Mark Teixeira, Kevin Youkilis

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Manzi, Bartlett hurt in Freehold Raceway accident

Drivers Cat Manzi and Jason Bartlett were injured Saturday in an accident during a race at Freehold Raceway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jason Bartlett, Baseball Players, Fernando Perez, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Evan Longoria

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Tampa Bay Online

Rays hire Derek Shelton as hitting coach

There were possibilities elsewhere, but Derek Shelton said he couldn't pass on the chance to coach a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that led the majors in stolen bases and set club records for home runs, walks and runs this season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Carlos Pena, Evan Longoria, Baseball Players, Jason Bartlett

DRays Bay

The Last Man Sitting

Ben Zobrist looks to be part of a three way platoon in 2010 One of the more interesting story lines of this offseason, to me at anyway, will be the competition for the last remaining bench spot*. *This is barring any major trades or signings before opening day The Rays came into 2009 with a fairly strong bench consisting of Ben Zobrist , Gabe ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Willy Aybar, Shawn Riggans, Reid Brignac, Joe Dillon

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