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The Regression of a Bullpen
One of the great stories of the 2008 season for the Rays was their much improved bullpen following a historically dreadful 2007. The renaissance was largely led by the emergence of JP Howell and Grant Balfour. In October of 2008, Peter Bendix of Beyond the Boxscore wrote what appears to be a pretty...
Watch Gamel in the Futures Game on ESPN2
The All-Star Futures Game is on ESPN2 at 11:30 AM CT (no, not a misprint), with the pregame show airing an hour beforehand. "Third baseman" Mat Gamel, unequivocally the crown jewel of the system, is the only Milwaukee farmhand playing, thought erstwhile Brewers Matt LaPorta and Will Inman are...
Oh Crikey! Balfour to be Designated for Assignment
Per The St. Pete Times: The Rays appear to have decided on their final bullpen slot as Grant Balfour was told before Friday's game he will be designated for assignment, which seems to mean Scott Dohmann made the team. Balfour said he hoped to be picked up on waivers by another team, but would be...
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