Posts Tagged ‘Tampa Bay Rays’
Fantasy in Five: Closer rankings
For those who celebrate it, happy Easter! But for any baseball fanatics like myself, today is a day we’ll rejoice, as the season is underway. Before we start the year, we “close” with the closer rankings. These will be short and sweet so you don’t have to read any jargon. 1. Craig Kimbrel- This dude has some cold veins let …
by Giovanni Mio on March 31st, 2013 1 Comments »
Fantasy in Five: Starting pitching rankings
Baseball is less than 24 hours away, and I’m very excited for that first pitch Sunday night. But before we get there, I’m here to give you my top starting pitchers in fantasy baseball and how I think they’ll do. Honestly, this was the toughest list for me to do, and you can always disagree with me. I’m just giving …
by Giovanni Mio on March 30th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Third baseman rankings
After various weeks of analyzing each position in the infield, Fantasy in Five finally gets to the hot corner. While there are many obvious choices as who will be either at the top, it was difficult for me to choose the final two over certain others. 1. Miguel Cabrera- If this wasn’t obvious enough, you either must not follow professional …
by Giovanni Mio on March 20th, 2013 1 Comments »
Fantasy in Five: Second baseman rankings
We’re halfway done with the infield, as I will now give you my top five fantasy second baseman and projections for the 2013 season. If you haven’t checked out already, please view my projections for catchers and first baseman on SFC as well. 1. Robinson Cano- This was a prediction you would know (see what I did there?). There simply …
by Giovanni Mio on February 25th, 2013 4 Comments »
No sleep till Brooklyn: Analyzing the Nets
What first comes to mind when you hear the word Brooklyn? For me, I think of Brooklyn being the place where I was born. I think of famous food places such as the first Nathan’s hot dogs stand, Junior’s Cheesecake, and L & B Spumoni Gardens pizza. I think of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Cyclone roller coaster, and …
by Giovanni Mio on May 27th, 2012 1 Comments »
Fantasy in Five: Andy Pettitte
After a long and unexpected delay, Fantasy in Five is back in action! Being a college freshman, finals week and catching up with some old friends (along with finding a job) has clogged up my schedule. But I’m here finally, and ready to give you my advice. This week, I’m going to analyze the 39-year-old starting pitcher for the New …
by Giovanni Mio on May 22nd, 2012 Leave a comment »
The curious case of Manny being Manny
Matt Cote has some interesting thoughts about Manny Ramirez.
by Matt Cote on January 13th, 2012 1 Comments »
Matt Garza Headed to The Windy City
According to ESPN.com Senior Baseball Writer Buster Olney, the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to trade pitcher Matt Garza to the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs will be parting with a quality amount of prospects including Chris Archer, who was the number one rated prospect in the Cubs farm system. This Garza to the Cubs trade has been rumored for months …
by Matt Cote on January 7th, 2011 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Manny Picking Up Steam, Other News
Various sources are reporting that Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez is not only being targeted by the White Sox and Rays as mentioned earlier, but also a third team. This team being the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. -Alongside, the Yankees announced that the Lance Berkman deal agreed upon yesterday is now official. He is scheduled to be available for their …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2010 Leave a comment »
Matt Garza Tosses No-Hitter Against Detroit Tigers
Only 17,009 at Tropicana Field got to witness history for the Tampa Bay Rays as pitcher Matt Garza tossed the first no-hitter in franchise history. The 26-year old right-hander faced 27 batters and only allowed one man to reach base: it came in the 2nd inning on a walk to Brennan Boesch. “We needed one. I don’t care who it …
by Derek Johnson on July 27th, 2010 Leave a comment »