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BostonRS14 · 08-25-2004, 11:05 PM

Upcoming Series:

Tampa Bay Devil Rays vs. Minnesota Twins
Hubert M. Humphries Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Team Records:
Tampa Bay Devil Rays: 17-32, .347 (RD: 5-16), 5th AL East, -13.5
Minnesota Twins: 27-22, .551 (HM: 10-12), 2nd AL Central, -1.5

Season Series: 2-1, Minnesota.

Pitching Matchups:
05/31: Mark Hendrickson (3-2, 4.65) vs. Rick Helling (1-1, 5.71)
06/01: Victor Zambrano (1-4, 5-.93) vs. Carlos Silva (6-3, 3.08)
06/02: Shawn Estes (NR) vs. Brad Radke (5-5, 3.91)
06/03: Rich Harden (3-2, 2.77 w/ OAK) vs. Kyle Lohse (4-3, 3.99)

Series Preview:
The Minnesota Twins are everything the Devil Rays wish they could be. A successful small market ballclub winning games based upon defense and pitching in an inadequate ballpark. Unfortunately, the Devil Rays are still playing for the sins of the past and have yet to continuously develop the talent that the Twins appear able to.

After dropping two of three to the Twins less than a week ago, Tampa Bay looks less prepared now to put up a fight against a team like the Twins. Ranked in the top 7 in batting and pitching, Minnesota looked poised to jump the Indians and reclaim the American League Central lead until Johan Santana went down with a torn tricep muscle (similar to Jeremi Gonzalez's injury). A mjor blow to their playoff hopes, Minnesota is going to have to fight without their ace for close to two months.

Tampa Bay Team News: (05/28-05/30)

05/28:
-MR Trever Miller and CF Adam Hyzdu were sent down to Triple-A Durham. RF Jonny Gomes and MR Bobby Seay were promoted from Durham to the active roster.
-SS Deivi Cruz refused assignment off the 40-man roster.
05/29:
-SP Jeremi Gonzalez torn his tricep muscle while pitching and was put on the 15 Day DL. He will recover in about 4-5 weeks.
-SP John Switzer was called up from Triple-A Durham to the active roster.

Around the League: (05/28-05/30)

05/28:
-New York's CF Bernie Williams hit his 2,000th career hit against Jeremy Gonzalez with a single in the thrid inning of New York's 11-2 loss.
-Tampa Bay SP Jeremi Gonzalez tore his tricep muscle in his pitching arm while throwing againt the New York Yankees. Team officials claim he will be ready for action in about 4-5 weeks.
05/29:
-Cincinnati claimed 2B Eric Young off waivers from Texas.
05/30:
-Minnesota SP Johan Santana tore his tricep muscle pitching against Kansas City and is expected to be sidelined for about 7 weeks.

American League East Standings: (5/18/2004)

Code:


Team        W-L   PCT   GB  Streak Last 10
New York  31-19  .620    -    W2    7-3
Boston    26-26  .500  6.0    L2    3-7
Toronto   23-27  .460  8.0    L3    3-7
Baltimore 18-32  .360  13.0   W1    3-7
Tampa Bay 17-32  .347  13.5   L2    4-6

Player draft mistakenly set for pre-season, so no first year June 1st draft for 2004.

08-25-2004, 11:05 PM	#70
BostonRS14 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 1,030	Upcoming Series: Tampa Bay Devil Rays vs. Minnesota Twins Hubert M. Humphries Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota Team Records: Tampa Bay Devil Rays: 17-32, .347 (RD: 5-16), 5th AL East, -13.5 Minnesota Twins: 27-22, .551 (HM: 10-12), 2nd AL Central, -1.5 Season Series: 2-1, Minnesota. Pitching Matchups: 05/31: Mark Hendrickson (3-2, 4.65) vs. Rick Helling (1-1, 5.71) 06/01: Victor Zambrano (1-4, 5-.93) vs. Carlos Silva (6-3, 3.08) 06/02: Shawn Estes (NR) vs. Brad Radke (5-5, 3.91) 06/03: Rich Harden (3-2, 2.77 w/ OAK) vs. Kyle Lohse (4-3, 3.99) Series Preview: The Minnesota Twins are everything the Devil Rays wish they could be. A successful small market ballclub winning games based upon defense and pitching in an inadequate ballpark. Unfortunately, the Devil Rays are still playing for the sins of the past and have yet to continuously develop the talent that the Twins appear able to. After dropping two of three to the Twins less than a week ago, Tampa Bay looks less prepared now to put up a fight against a team like the Twins. Ranked in the top 7 in batting and pitching, Minnesota looked poised to jump the Indians and reclaim the American League Central lead until Johan Santana went down with a torn tricep muscle (similar to Jeremi Gonzalez's injury). A mjor blow to their playoff hopes, Minnesota is going to have to fight without their ace for close to two months. Tampa Bay Team News: (05/28-05/30) 05/28: -MR Trever Miller and CF Adam Hyzdu were sent down to Triple-A Durham. RF Jonny Gomes and MR Bobby Seay were promoted from Durham to the active roster. -SS Deivi Cruz refused assignment off the 40-man roster. 05/29: -SP Jeremi Gonzalez torn his tricep muscle while pitching and was put on the 15 Day DL. He will recover in about 4-5 weeks. -SP John Switzer was called up from Triple-A Durham to the active roster. Around the League: (05/28-05/30) 05/28: -New York's CF Bernie Williams hit his 2,000th career hit against Jeremy Gonzalez with a single in the thrid inning of New York's 11-2 loss. -Tampa Bay SP Jeremi Gonzalez tore his tricep muscle in his pitching arm while throwing againt the New York Yankees. Team officials claim he will be ready for action in about 4-5 weeks. 05/29: -Cincinnati claimed 2B Eric Young off waivers from Texas. 05/30: -Minnesota SP Johan Santana tore his tricep muscle pitching against Kansas City and is expected to be sidelined for about 7 weeks. American League East Standings: (5/18/2004) Code: Team W-L PCT GB Streak Last 10 New York 31-19 .620 - W2 7-3 Boston 26-26 .500 6.0 L2 3-7 Toronto 23-27 .460 8.0 L3 3-7 Baltimore 18-32 .360 13.0 W1 3-7 Tampa Bay 17-32 .347 13.5 L2 4-6 Player draft mistakenly set for pre-season, so no first year June 1st draft for 2004.