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The Rays Tank: Justin Ruggiano Declares Free Agency; Joe Maddon Nears Extension
After spending four and a half seasons battling away in Triple-A, Justin Ruggiano finally got an extended taste at the majors last season. He had gotten called up for brief respites in both 2007 and 2008, but this was the first time that Ruggs managed to play well after getting the call. He slugged...
Love, or at least a high level of mutual respect is in the air
It's been interesting to watch the interaction between the three men who lead the major league sports franchises in the Tampa Bay area and the relationships between the teams that are developing as a result. Back in February, Lightning coach Guy Boucher, Rays manager Joe Maddon and Buccaneers...
Playoff hangover: NOW what are we supposed to do?
When deprived of something intoxicating for a long period of time, it's not uncommon to overindulge if the opportunity presents itself. After suffering through an extended drought of postseason prohibition, during which Rick Tocchet and Brian Lawton were like Elliott Ness and Carrie Nation on...
About that team apparel, local solidarity thing...
I'm not even sure how I should go about phrasing this one. Last weekend, there was a brouhaha over Dwayne Roloson and several Tampa Bay Lightning players visiting Tropicana Field and donning Minnesota Twins hats. Dwayne Roloson explained his connection to the team, from his time with the Minnesota...
Purple Row Awards: Ron Gardenhire, Bud Black Do Stuff To Win Baseball Games, Manager Awards
Baseball managers come and go. They are recycled routinely after being canned in one place and then another and another and another. You know how it goes. The Rockies' own Jim Tracy has followed that path since he made his major league managerial debut in 2001 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, managing...
Joe Maddon Needs Our Voodoo: a Strictly Photoshop Contest
via redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com On April 16, 2006, Ty Wigginton, Jonny Gomes, and Damon Hollins each hit home runs, powering the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to 9-5 win and a sweep over the Kansas City Royals. The Devil Rays then possessed a 7-6 record and were in 2nd place -- only 1 1/2 games out of...
Moments with Maddon: Where is this Criticism?
I don't get this. I really don't. In his article this weekend, Gary Shelton claimed that there are lots of people calling for Joe Maddon's head, accusing him of being a bad manager. Shelton doesn't come out an accuse Maddon himself, but instead he cites seven allegations against Maddon that he's...
Tampa Bay Rays temporarily turning their backs on Lightning to support Blackhawks
The good natured, light hearted side of me is chuckling and bemused by Joe Maddon's latest themed-roadtrip: everyone wears hockey sweaters. And then comes the bitter homer: The roster and coaching staff will be wearing Chicago Blackhawks jerseys on said trip. Oh, sure, 'Hawks vs. Flyers gets...
Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon Reportedly Close on Three-Year Extension
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