July 16th, 2007 by Matt Gaul
I’m going to change things up a little and instead of writing down the lineups of both teams on Gamedays, I’m going to ask myself questions every game that I think should be answered. So here we go. I will also put the pitchng matchup.
TB: James Shields (7-5, 3.98 ERA) vs. LA: Bartolo Colon (6-4, 6.44 ERA)
Who’s going to have to be on their best game in order for the Rays to pull out a win?
James Shields. He has been sturggling lately, having lost five of his last six starts.
What are the Rays going to have to take advantage of?
The fact that opponents are hitting .324 off of Bartolo Colon.
Who are the Rays going to have to shut down today?
Vladamir Guerrero. The 2007 Home Run Champion is having arguably one of his best overall seasons, hitting .326 with 14 home runs and 78 RBI.
The Rays player to watch?
Jonny Gomes is hitting .455 (5-for-11) with two home runs and two RBIs in his career against Colon.
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July 15th, 2007 by Matt Gaul
New York Yankees
Johnny Damon, DH
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Melky Cabrera, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Andy Phillips, 1B
Wil Nieves, C
Mike Mussina, RHP (4-6, 4.62)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Akinori Iwamura, 3B
Carl Crawford, LF
Brendan Harris, SS
Carlos Pena, 1B
Delmon Young, RF
B.J. Upton, CF
Greg Norton, DH
Ty Wigginton, 2B
Dioner Navarro, C
Edwin Jackson, RHP (1-9, 7.23)
All of Edwin Jackson’s appearances against the Bronx Bombers have been in relief (0-0, 5.06 in 4 games). Mike Mussina is (16-6, 3.25 in 27 starts) against the D-Rays. Let’s hope the Rays can pull out a win for the split.
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July 13th, 2007 by Matt Gaul
Welcome! I am your blogger/writer Matt. It is my job to keep you up to date on anything that has to do with the Tampa Bay Devil Ray organization. Keep reading and tell your friends about Rays Dugout. If you have any questions or opinions on the blog or the Devil Rays in general, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email at intothesupernova@hotmail.com.
Matt Gaul
P.S. I will be away for most of today and tomorrow and I won’t be able to post so my first post will be on Sunday.
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