Is Ty Wiggington for real on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?  Will he continue to see time at third base?
479764
If you're desparate for someone at third, go for it, but chances are pretty good that there's someone else available. Wiggington has a little power. He hit 17 home runs in 2004 and 7 in 155 AB's last year. And he's entering the prime of his career. And it's Tampa Bay. They're not exactly overrun with talent. When Huff comes back they'll find a place to play Wiggington. So he'll probably get you some home runs and a few RBI since he's batting clean up. But he's not that talented of a ball player overall. His AVG will probably hurt you and he doesn't get on base enough to score runs, even if TB had anyone batting behind him to knock him in. He capable of 25 homers this year, but that probably doesn't make up for the rest of his drawbacks.
998058
Yes, Yes, Yes. Tropicana field just started tailgating. Bars- In centerfield street. Autographs are down by the dugouts where the wall gets short.Good bar is Ferg's, across from the Trop on Central Ave, Cuesta ray cigare bar, batters eye resturant, rays new club.Tropicana Field allows tailgating as well as allows you to bring food and drinks into the park. They obviously need to be in plastic bottle form. If you are a Red Sox fan, autographs will be best on the third base dugout side during infield & batting practice. Post game autographs are not easy. The team takes a bus to the hotel so you won't catch them in the paking lot. The Devil Rays sign along the first base dugout side, usually closer to game time. The Sox are decent about signing. I will also check for your email address if you have more ?'s. Vinoy is the team hotel. Good bar is Ferg's, across from the Trop on Central Ave. You will find a lot of Sox and Rays fans there post game. Parking is also free. But in some spots of parking cost money. there is promotiions to force you to go like bobble heads and thundersticks. devil rays aren't the best but we've got skill. The tropicana is a dome and its always 72 in there so bring some good clothes. i'm also going on the 6th of july. Red Sox will kick our butts! GO RED SOX! get there early and you can visit the stadium there will be a ray touch tank a auction for red sox fans, a place to make your own card, personalized bat section and the place to go is batter eye's resturant you see the whole game in there.
639313
We already know the answer to that with A-Rod having won the last two Gold Gloves at short (Jeter has never won a Gold Glove). The question is, are the Yankees better defensively with Jeter at short and Rodriguez at third, or with Rodriguez at short and Jeter at third?\n\n\nhttp://www.yesnetwork.com/announcers/article.asp?article_id=135&print=yes
755792
Did all you sox fans die during the past month? Boston will land him. Theo knows he needs to add a spark to a rotation with an old and possibly retiring Schilling, a not 100% healthy Wakefield, and a Beckett who has too many head problems he needs to work through.  GO SOX!!! 2007  (according to espn only 5 teams bid, nyy bos tex i know for sure, but the press conference will be held today so we'll find out by tomorrow.)
749525
Bad for The Tigers. I dont know what Dombrowski was thinking.\n\nThat sanchez dude was big prospect in our system, and he'll come back to haunt The Tigers in the future.\n\nI'm just hoping that Sheffield can keep his head in the game.\nHis bat might us help us.
455193
Chris Ray is unproven. Closers change like the weather in New England. Beckett has a lot of upside and can be a great strikeout pitcher on a winning team. No way I trade him for Ray.
136952
From the little research I have done, he is not calling any games whatsoever. He calls football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. He might still be under contract with ABC/ESPN, therefore I highly doubt he is calling games for one specific MLB team this year.
365886
Amen Sister!\n\nI am happy as a lark in mid-june!\n\nA few years back they started the season 4-0 and ended up 72-90. So I am not saying they are going to win the WORLD Series, but I am enjoying it while it lasts.\n\nJustin Verlander starts today, and he's got a good arm. he's a flame thrower...I'd love to see them 5-0. But I dont want to jinx them by saying they will win.\n\nWe got some young good arms. Bondermen should have a break out year, and hopefully win 15-20 games. kenny rodgers will be a good influence on the young arms (just keep him away from any and all cameramen!!! lol).\n\nShelton usually doesnt hit for power, more for average. So this is just a phase he's going through. If he can hit close to .300 (or better) I'd be happy.\n\nIf Mags can stay healthy all year, along with Guillen we should be ok. Polanco is awesome, he just hits the baseball almost everytime he's up. You can count on him being at or above .300 this year.\n\nIf Pudge has the same kind of year he had in 2004, that would be great.\n\nInge is much better hitter when he doesnt catch.\n\nGranderson has speed, but needs to work onhis outfield play.\n\nMonroe is good.\n\nOf course the trick is too put ALL THINGS together at the same time.\n\nThe baseball season is a marathon (162 games), so it's still way to early to tell. But so far I like what I see.\n\nGiving where The Tigers have been at over the last 14 years. if they win 79-80 games I would be happier than a lark in mid-june!\n\nWe haven't had a winning season (.500 or better) in 12 years. This could be 13. \n\nAnd please dont get me started on the owner, he is more concerned with his other team to even care about The Tigers.\n\noh Wow! Did I just babble? Sorry, but I love MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS!\n\nI am happy to see them in 1st place, but I know it won't last.\n\nThanks for letting me babble!
297640
I think one of the only things Leyland is going to accomplish this season is inflating Pudge's ego even further than it already is. How many "managers" are we going to rely on to try to turn this horrid losing season streak around??? I think we need to start focusing that question to Dombrowski and Ilitch. My one hope for this season is that Leyland really stresses the "basics of baseball" and focuses the ENTIRE team on playing "small ball"
997870
Zumaya is the next closer for Detroit... period.  Rodney will not get that job back (unless injuries crop up).\n\nLowe is dern good.  He's in a pitcher's park & definitely seems accustomed to the NL hitters now.  \n\nVerdict:  Trade for Lowe!
722362
I hope he hits 715 on saturday caz I'm going to that game. That would be SO SWEET!\n\nO Yeah and Jason "hes not playing tonight and even if he did he wouldnt cuz roy oswalt would own him" \n\nYou said that but Barry is 4 for 4 lifetime vs Oswalt so maybe you should re think that statement.
327694
First of all, J.J. Putz isn't doing anything anytime soon. Is this a keeper league? Putz would be good for that, but not much else. Drop him for Francisco ROdney. Rodney will be picking up saves in August and September while all the other closers tire.\nSecond, Drop some of your hitters, prefferably Casey Blake to pick up another SP. If you can get a guy who starts one of every 5 games, it will increase your IP\nThird, get Bay and Ichiro off the bench. They are two of the most dynamic players in the game. They need to be played.\nFourth, once you get Bay and Ichiro on the field, drop Burrell and pick up a player at another position. You need someone who can fill in for Roberts and Delgado consistently on their off days. Ramirez might fill the need for another 2b/SS, but you have a logjam at SS and OF. Make the platoon smaller, and pick up a 1b (is chris shelton on the board? jim thome?) Everyone has off days when they don't play, and people will get injured. Pick up a first baseman or Catcher\nFifth, and last, if you don't already, chek the team daily. You need to know who will start, who's on the DL, who has a favorable matchup, who;s slumping, etc. All of this is necessary. I am leading one of my leagues, am second in another, and fourth in my last. I lost a bet on Eric Gagne, but you don't have to make that mistake. That's all I can say for you, besides always watch SportsCenter and read SI and check your standings. Peace\n\nthomas, destroyer of worlds
1036741
He's a good hitter but not sure where the Yanks would put him. Cano is a better 2nd baseman. Short, third, left and Center are covered. Sheffield is in right and Giambi at first. Wouldn't mind seeing one or both of them move on but Soriano doesn't have the power needed to play those two spots.
525511
A. Francouer is not having a fluke season. He is having a sophmore slump.\nB. Neither is Swisher.  This is a sign of things to come.  Billy Beane has always believed that he would be great player and now he is.\n \nShelton is a fluke\nMaddux isn't\nWe'll have to see about Arroyo. I wish the Bosox hadn't traded him!
1123388
Chris Reitsma was the hopeful closer but has not followed through.  Now he is on the DL because of numbness in his fingers.  Ken Ray has been the best one so far that they've used.  Villareal has been the best set up man.  Hopefully the bullpen will improve soon, as the Braves just fell to last place in the NL East and the bullpen lost the game for the fifth time this season for John Smoltz.  Otherwise, Smoltz would have nine wins and be right up there with Schilling, Glavine, and Kenny Rogers.
137190
Chris Reitisma! But who knows when he'll fall apart! I think the Braves could have at least 4 championships if they would have spent the money on a dominant closer instead of the bats! just a disgruntled Braves fan
557144
I had a closing problem on my team because I only had B. Wagner as my closer, then I picked up Akiniri Otsuka. He's the replacement for Frankie Cordero and Buck Showwalter wants him there and think he'll be there for a long time because Cordero is just not ready yet. Of course there is the most popular replacement closer, J.J. Putz, he's probably taken, but if not, u get him. A. Burgos was on but he's in a bad slump now and since the Royals suck, he doesn't have much opportunities and anyway, i think he lost the job to Elmer Dessens and anyway, Mike MacDougal is coming bak from his injury soon and as soon as he comes bak, he's the closer. Another closer that is a sleeper in most leagues, is Tyler Walker, after being dessignated for assingment by the Giants, the Devil Rays pick him up and he's doin pretty well for them right now. And there is the Marlins closer J. Borowski, but since the Marlins don't win a lot of games, he doesn't have a whole lot of oppurtunitys. Another one is Todd Coffey, he's probably goin to take over the job in Cinnci. I also know a lot of people dropped Armando Benitez, the injuried Giants closer. Same with Eric Gagne. Brandon Looper is a possibility but don't get him now, get him only if Izzy is hurt.\nAlso try to buy T. Hoffman or J. Valverde low via trade. Maybe give a guy like J. Westbrook or a little bit more.\nOh, and one more...Roberto Hernandez, the set-up man for the Pirates might get like 12 saves during thr year because Jim Tracy sometimes uses Mike Gonzalez to face leftys, then Hernandez gets the closing role for that day. \nHope I helped