Author: Tom Layberger
Francisco Mejia Has A Knack For Delivering Timely Hits
The Rays are 6-0 when Francisco Mejia hits a home run and 11-2 when he drives in a run.
Not bad for a backup catcher.
Mejia, though, as the abo [...]
Wander Franco Has Been Displaying The Gifts That Made Him A Top Prospect
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - Growing pains are to be expected and Rays wunderkind Wander Franco was experiencing them two weeks into his big league career.
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Former Florida State Standout Ernie Sims, A Valuable Addition To USF Coaching Staff
TAMPA, FL. - The wind chill at Lambeau Field on December 28, 2008, was 10 degrees at kickoff and going nowhere but down as late afternoon turned into [...]
Entire Lineup Fueling Rays’ Scoring Spree
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - True, the Rays have beaten up on a Baltimore pitching staff that left Tropicana Field on Thursday afternoon with an ERA of 5.8 [...]
‘To The Victor Belong The Spoils’, Basking In The Glow Of Two Stanley Cups
TAMPA, FL. - To the victor belong the spoils.
Might as well include the fans when it comes to the “spoils” part of the proverb, which dates to And [...]
Tampa Bay Rays, Quite A Collection Of Bullpen Arms
TAMPA, FL. - Fans truly have needed a scorecard to identify who is in the Rays bullpen. Thanks largely to a rash of injuries, an incredible 26 pitche [...]
Building A Winning Culture At USF Goes Beyond New Locker Room
On the wall to the entrance of the University of South Florida’s new football locker room is a quote from Bill Walsh. The message underscores how a t [...]