Comments on: RAYS 5, Yankees 2: Do you believe yet? http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/ The red-headed stepchild of Rays blogs / Rays fansites Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:34:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Hazleton Jason http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7698 Hazleton Jason Fri, 16 May 2008 19:31:43 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7698 Hinske is a free agent after this year, we have Jonny's rights for another 3-plus seasons, plus Hinske has upped his value with his solid start... Hinske is a free agent after this year, we have Jonny’s rights for another 3-plus seasons, plus Hinske has upped his value with his solid start…

]]> By: Scott Caruso http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7697 Scott Caruso Fri, 16 May 2008 19:30:34 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7697 The O's could probably do much better elsewhere. Don't see that happening at all. Plus, why would they trade their best player to a division rival? Doesn't make much sense. The O’s could probably do much better elsewhere. Don’t see that happening at all. Plus, why would they trade their best player to a division rival? Doesn’t make much sense.

]]> By: BillG http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7696 BillG Fri, 16 May 2008 19:16:30 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7696 As much as I love Gomer's spirit and power, he is a two and not 3-D player. I would rather bundle him, Aki and a pitching prospect for Roberts of the O's. As much as I love Gomer’s spirit and power, he is a two and not 3-D player. I would rather bundle him, Aki and a pitching prospect for Roberts of the O’s.

]]> By: Sean http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7694 Sean Fri, 16 May 2008 16:05:41 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7694 Why not shop Gomes instead of Hinske? Why not shop Gomes instead of Hinske?

]]> By: Hazleton Jason http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7693 Hazleton Jason Fri, 16 May 2008 15:59:59 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7693 I agree with Bill, I tihnk Benzo will be shipped to AAA to make room for Aybar, but I don't think that will be for awhile... I have this sneaky feeling they are shopping Hinske, and will give Gabe the full time gig (well vs. righties anyway) and we will see Gomes vs Lefties. When Floyd goes back to the DL (not if), the Rays will call up Dan Johnson who is murdering the IL since he was demoted to DH. If his bat stays this hot the Rays will be forced to make room, or trade him for something... I agree with Bill, I tihnk Benzo will be shipped to AAA to make room for Aybar, but I don’t think that will be for awhile… I have this sneaky feeling they are shopping Hinske, and will give Gabe the full time gig (well vs. righties anyway) and we will see Gomes vs Lefties. When Floyd goes back to the DL (not if), the Rays will call up Dan Johnson who is murdering the IL since he was demoted to DH. If his bat stays this hot the Rays will be forced to make room, or trade him for something…

]]> By: BillG http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7692 BillG Fri, 16 May 2008 15:36:19 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7692 Aybar can play shortstop. Either a trade is coming or Zobie-Wan goes back to AAA. Aybar can play shortstop. Either a trade is coming or Zobie-Wan goes back to AAA.

]]> By: Sean http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7691 Sean Fri, 16 May 2008 15:20:43 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7691 As much as I want him in the mineup I think he is blocked out right now. The rays won't get rid of Gomes (which I think they should) They should not get rid of Hinske Joe loves Zobrist (plus he is the only legit SS) Gabe Gross is the 4th outfielder and for good reason. barring and injury I think he is blocked for a little bit. As much as I want him in the mineup I think he is blocked out right now.

The rays won’t get rid of Gomes (which I think they should)
They should not get rid of Hinske
Joe loves Zobrist (plus he is the only legit SS)
Gabe Gross is the 4th outfielder and for good reason.

barring and injury I think he is blocked for a little bit.

]]> By: Hazleton Jason http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7690 Hazleton Jason Fri, 16 May 2008 14:14:21 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7690 Longoria is just getting his first taste, plusthe umpires have been killing the rookie, the last couple days, the umps have been liberal with the outside strike to Longoria, and he has had to compinsate by going out of the strikezone for many of his K's. He is hitting the ball hard though, and I believe has a prety decent line drive with a low BABIP (don't have figures). He will make his first tour through all of these parks and start seeing guys a second and third time and he will heat up. I'm not worried. So, who's roster spot gets taken when Aybar gets here, any thoughts??? Longoria is just getting his first taste, plusthe umpires have been killing the rookie, the last couple days, the umps have been liberal with the outside strike to Longoria, and he has had to compinsate by going out of the strikezone for many of his K’s. He is hitting the ball hard though, and I believe has a prety decent line drive with a low BABIP (don’t have figures). He will make his first tour through all of these parks and start seeing guys a second and third time and he will heat up. I’m not worried. So, who’s roster spot gets taken when Aybar gets here, any thoughts???

]]> By: Michael http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7688 Michael Fri, 16 May 2008 01:41:04 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7688 It will be interesting to see how this National League type team does against the National League. They showed snippets of Shields and Jackson taking BP before tonight's game, good signs to come. It will be interesting to see how this National League type team does against the National League. They showed snippets of Shields and Jackson taking BP before tonight’s game, good signs to come.

]]> By: Richard http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7687 Richard Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/raysoflight/2008/05/15/rays-5-yankees-2-do-you-believe-yet/#comment-7687 Wonderful day at the trop.Guess no one is seeing the defensive plays Longo is making. Let him be he'll come out of it. Saving runs is as important as driving in and in this home stand he has made a bunch of defensive stops. Wonderful day at the trop.Guess no one is seeing the defensive plays Longo is making. Let him be he’ll come out of it. Saving runs is as important as driving in and in this home stand he has made a bunch of defensive stops.

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