With the additions of Luke Scott and Carlos Pena, let’s take a look at what the Tampa Bay Rays’ lineup might look like come Opening Day. 1. Desmond Jennings, LF 2. B.J. Upton, CF 3. Evan Longoria, 3B 4. Carlos Pena, 1B 5. Ben Zobrist, 2B 6. Matt Joyce, RF 7. Luke Scott, DH 8. [...]
Carlos Pena had his breakout season back in 2007 with the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays and really made a name for himself over the next three seasons in Tampa. That being said, it’s only fitting that Pena could potentially end his career in Tampa. The Rays have brought back Pena on a one-year, $7.25 [...]
Tampa Bay Ray DH’s really struggled in 2011. Their combined 1.1 WAR was one of the lowest in the American League and their combined .321 wOBA was good for 11th. In hopes of raising the production they get from the DH spot, the Rays signed Luke Scott to a one-year deal with an option for [...]
First, I would like to apologize for the lack of posts recently. With New Year’s Eve, my apartment move, and a stomach virus that ripped through me like Barry Bonds used to rip through a Denny Nagle hanging change-up, I haven’t had much time to do anything recently. But, my schedule is somewhat clear now [...]
The Boston Red Sox have signed 31-year-old (how is he only 31?) catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year, $1.35 million contract as reported by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. Shoppach will mainly split time with Jarrod Saltalamacchia behind the plate. Shoppach, who spent the 2005 season with the Red Sox, hit .176/.268/.339 with 11 HR’s in [...]
Update: Major League Baseball has reinstated Manny Ramirez according to Buster Olney. Ramirez will have to serve a 50-game suspension if he makes a Major League roster. I still have my doubts as to whether or not Ramirez will find Major League work in 2012. The Baltimore Orioles still remain a possibility. That’s my opinion. [...]
