gump
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Was thinking the same thing over the weekend about Boston...last night seals it. Another semi-successful year with an early playoff exit looking likely at this point.
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Continuous Rays thread: fun season (1 Viewer)
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Mr. Pickles
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Why y'all ragging on my boys?
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Limp Ditka
Footballguy
oof
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
The idea of having to depend on Matt Moore in a big game has to be causing Maddon some sleepless nights
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
That had to be the worst 4 5 innings of scoreless ball ever pitched.
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Eephus
Footballguy
Well that's 7.9 points better than what the Astros are currently pulling but still lower than the Tigers' average ratings.
Premier
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Think I would have preferred this rather than getting my hopes up just to #### the bed again.
Good Posting Judge
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Todd Redmond is pretty nasty. 
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
We did it!
Bandwagoners keep out.
Bandwagoners keep out.
gump
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Mr. Pickles
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Premier
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Good season, good team, not great. Kind of a bummer. Last two weeks were fun though.
Seems like they just can't get over the hump after 2008. Third time in a row they lost a division series. Hopefully they can do something this offseason to get them through that but I'm not sure how many strings they can pull. It's crazy with the starting pitching they've had they just can't win a playoff series anymore.
Oh well.
Seems like they just can't get over the hump after 2008. Third time in a row they lost a division series. Hopefully they can do something this offseason to get them through that but I'm not sure how many strings they can pull. It's crazy with the starting pitching they've had they just can't win a playoff series anymore.
Oh well.
Eephus
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You have to wonder how long the Rays can continue to compete in the AL East against teams spending 2x-4x on their payrolls. Their farm system isn't as deep as it was a few years ago. They haven't picked near the top since they swung and missed on Tim Beckham five years ago. They won't be able to fleece Dayton Moore every winter.
gump
Footballguy
The timing of the eventual move should be close to the depth wearing thin...so could change how the team is run financially to some degree.
gump
Footballguy
Yea...it was a fun few weeks...slow start, scorching summer, the young pitching didn't hold it together, we found a star. Expectation was low this trip in, so no real pain.Good season, good team, not great. Kind of a bummer. Last two weeks were fun though.
Seems like they just can't get over the hump after 2008. Third time in a row they lost a division series. Hopefully they can do something this offseason to get them through that but I'm not sure how many strings they can pull. It's crazy with the starting pitching they've had they just can't win a playoff series anymore.
Oh well.
Premier
Footballguy
Yea that's why seeing the season ends particularly sucks because it feels like this can't go on forever. But Myers and Longoria are still young and signed for a while and there is still premium pitching talent. I think they'll be competitive for a while still.
Premier
Footballguy
I'm not expecting it but I wouldn't be shocked if they give him the Longoria treatment either. Stu said they consider Price and Longo "Rays for life" whatever that means. And they have a little money coming off the books. And the two extra playoff games put some money in the bank.
More than anything though they want to win and I don't think that's a World Series staff without Price. Unless they get an unbelievable knock out offer for him.
Balco
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I am assuming Price would command 18-20 million in the open market. Don't think the Rays can afford to pay both Longoria and Price that much and still surround them with a championship caliber team. I guess they can let him play out his deal, then get the draft picks when he walks.
The staff without Price isn't horrible at all:
Matt Moore
Chris Archer
Alex Cobb
That is a solid top 3. WIth potential to improve.
Jake Odorizzi and Alex Colome are close.
I think they need to improve the bullpen, and improve the offense. Trading Price should net them a blue chip, MLB ready bat, as well as other prospects. I am using Profar just as an example, but I think a core of Longoria, Myers, and Profar (under team control) is better for the Rays than keeping Price at an exorbitant salary.
Premier
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Belated response, but is Profar the best fit? They need another big bat, and they still have Escobar and Lee at Durham.
If they move Price, they need to make damn sure it's a grand slam deal. I just don't see it happening. Maybe something with St. Louis.
Dejesus is coming back. I like the deal, but he's another low power guy. Good player to have though. I think this pretty much ensures Matt Joyce is either the full time DH, or dead to the team.
If they move Price, they need to make damn sure it's a grand slam deal. I just don't see it happening. Maybe something with St. Louis.
Dejesus is coming back. I like the deal, but he's another low power guy. Good player to have though. I think this pretty much ensures Matt Joyce is either the full time DH, or dead to the team.
Balco
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I think the Cards are more in the market for hitting than pitching. They have a glut of solid young pitchers to pair with Wainwright in Wacha, Lynn, Miller, Kelly, and Martinez.
I think getting a guy like Profar would be a great deal.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
The Rays don't make "all in" plays. They can't afford to.
Hanigan is a fantastic defensive catcher. Obviously they think they can bring out the last bit of Heath Bell like they've seemed to do a hundred times before. I'd like to see them go after Moreland from Texas. Give up Lobaton+ probably.
I think they'll trade Price, but they don't get impatient. They'll wait for the right deal. If they don't get it they'll let him walk and take the picks.
Brady Marino
Footballguy
I winced when I saw that the Rays were considering bringing in Juan ####### Uribe in to be their 1B. Juan Uribe.
Good for both the Rays and Loney that they could agree to a deal. Seems like a good fit for both.
Eephus
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Brady Marino
Footballguy
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I just want the best players for Price. I guess prefer hitters since they generally seem less volatile but wouldn't take a lesser one instead of a better pitcher.
Jennings was worth 3.2 WAR last year and 3.3 in 2012. No complaints from me. He'll never be an MVP but he's a good player.
Jennings was worth 3.2 WAR last year and 3.3 in 2012. No complaints from me. He'll never be an MVP but he's a good player.
Vrana
Footballguy
This is big. The other options available for first base are... not good.
Very happy to have Loney back.
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