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Location: St. Petersburg, Fla. | Ballpark: Tropicana Field (36,048) | Spring Training: St. Petersburg, Fla.
Owner: Stuart Sternberg | GM: Andrew Friedman | Manager: Joe Maddon | World Championships: 0
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Scott Kazmir is still not sharp. His velocity is not quite normal. He hasn't been able to get in much of a rhythm.

And yet he won again, shutting out the Yankees through six innings while improving to 2-1, and lowering his ERA to 1.69.

A day after agreeing to terms on a new contract that could keep him with the Rays for four more seasons and pay him nearly $40 million, Kazmir battled through his third start since coming off the disabled list.

After a rocky debut in Boston on May 4, Kazmir has thrown 12 scoreless innings and allowed just six hits.

It was his 100th career start and he has 627 strikeouts, 18th best over the last 50 years for players after 100 starts.

RAYS 5, YANKEES 2: Akinori Iwamura and Shawn Riggans homered as the Rays took three of four games from the Yankees, maintaining their hold on first place while dropping the Bronx Bombers to last. The Rays have won six of their last seven series and have an AL-best 24-17 record.

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Reputation:94
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Since:Sep 1, 2006

May 15, 2008 1:32 am
Are those the only remaining major players we need to sign to long term deals now that Kaz is locked up?
Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Oct 22, 2006

May 16, 2008 12:33 pm

This upcoming road trim in St. Louis followed by a stint out in Oakland will show a lot about our young ballclub. 

We have played the most division games so far with 30, only one other team is even close to that amount.  Our 18 and 12 record within the division so far looks to be a good start but the series against St. Louis is going to show how deep our club is.  Joe Ma ...(more)

Reputation:99
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Since:Aug 20, 2006

May 14, 2008 9:51 pm
Your team looks pretty great this year and I belive will be there until the end. The Rays have kicked the Yankees butt all year so far. This should be alot of fun watching the race thru the year. Its nice to have a strong AL east. So Congrats to all the loyal Ray fans.
Reputation:94
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May 13, 2008 10:34 am

i would like to Congratulate you guys on Sweeping my favorite team the Angels. You guys are looking strong this year and i hope you keep at it. i hate the sox and the Yankees. But keep it up.

 

Halos Fan

Reputation:94
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May 17, 2008 12:15 am
Not bad when that's the record of your number five pitcher, huh?

I was hoping Andy would've pitched the 9th having only thrown 98 pitches, but it was a smart move to take him out and put Percival in.
Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Apr 17, 2007

May 16, 2008 1:29 am
 Some fans and media do  not give enough credit to the vast improvement of the Rays, spearheaded by its new ownership and serious dealings with its pool of raw talent. 

I supppose It is still so much of a shock to opposi ...(more)

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Since:Jul 27, 2007

May 14, 2008 6:07 pm

Scott Dohmann was designated for assignment today as Al Reyes was removed from the 15 day DL.  Personally, I was upset with this move, and suprised.  I know Dohmann has been poor in his last few outings, but I really think this guy can be a solid mi ...(more)

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May 15, 2008 2:21 pm
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Reputation:97
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May 13, 2008 9:34 pm

I really think the Rays have been doing good things this year. A great young talented team and it's well deserved. I always saw the rays as those "lovable losers" but still liked them. I'm glad to see this team finally looking good and I really hope you guys over take the ...(more)

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Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 8, 2006

May 15, 2008 7:58 pm
Wow, what a great start for your club this season. While the O's are a couple games behind, it's great to see both clubs being competetive for once! EFF the Sox and Yankees!
Reputation:98
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Since:Sep 28, 2006

May 11, 2008 4:42 pm
Well, get your brooms out once again Rays fans, as Tampa Bay sweeps the Angels for their third series sweep of the season, and what a series for the Rays. It had two shutouts by Rays pitching, which included a complete game one hitter by ...(more)
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May 13, 2008 10:57 pm

What a win for the Rays tonight!  Although it sucks that Percival blows both of Edwin's gems, this was another outstanding win capped by Gabe Gross, who is really starting to come around, good job by Maddon for sticking with him.  Howell did great in reli ...(more)

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May 14, 2008 1:03 am

What a great game between the Rays and the Yankees.  Even after having Percival blow a save ...(more)

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