James Shields is now the official ace of the Rays' staff — for what that's worth. On this team, I suspect it's not worth much because the Rays' rotation is the deepest part of a really deep team. On many clubs, Scott Kazmir would be the unquestioned stud. On many clubs, Matt Garza would be the ace. Here, he's No. 3. Andy Sonnanstine is as solid as it gets at No. 4. And in a couple of years, we could be writing about the choice of David Price as Opening Day starter. ...more

March 5, 2009

Manager Joe Maddon spent a few days trying to decide whether LHP David Price, RHP Mitch Talbot or RHP Jeff Niemann will fill a slot for an extra start at Baltimore this week. ...more

September 22, 2008

Rays manager Joe Maddon calls it an anomaly. Scott Kazmir, having reviewed it on video, merely wants to forget about it. ...more

September 20, 2008

Josh Hamilton, OF (Texas Rangers) - Hamilton had been sidelined for the past few games due to left knee inflammation. The Rangers attempted to bring him back for Thursday's game against the Astros, but after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch in his first at-bat, they took him out to avoid further injury. If Hamilton is out for an extended period, Brandon Boggs, Frank Catalanotto and Marlon Byrd will receive more playing time. Monitor Hamilton's injury closely. ...more

June 27, 2008