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The Dismanting of the 2008 AL Champion Rays Continues: Akinori Iwamura Traded

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Ian Harrison commented on Tampa Bay Rays Trade Akinori Iwamura to Pittsburgh Pirates

They should move Carl Crawford.

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  Thanks for the read and comment Ian, The Rays have an interesting question that have to...

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Kenny Stein commented on The Dismanting of the 2008 AL Champion Rays Continues: Akinori Iwamura Traded

I don't see this as much of a problem for the Rays. They have no need for Iwamura, they've got one of the best infields in...

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Bill Mckillop commented on The Dismanting of the 2008 AL Champion Rays Continues: Akinori Iwamura Traded

JC - I dont see the payroll structure changing anytime soon in MLB as the Phils and Yankees world series ratings are up 36% over last...

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New Article: The Dismanting Of The 2008 AL Champion Rays Continues: Aki Traded

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As Tampa Bay Rays followers, we knew it wouldn't be long. As the Yankees close in our their latest purchase of another World Series, there's a stark realization that Tampa Bay fans must face...

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Jeremiah Graves commented on Tampa Bay Rays Send 2B Akinori Iwamura to Pirates for RHP Jesse Chavez

I just don't get this trade at all, at least not from the Pirates side. I see why the Rays wanted to deal Iwamura, rather than...

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  I agree completely. Good money says that Aki doesn't play all of 2010 with the Pirates,...
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  I could see that being the case. The Rays were probably asking for a better relief...

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Thaddeus Walk commented on Tampa Bay Rays Send 2B Akinori Iwamura to Pirates for RHP Jesse Chavez

So what do we think? Is Aki for Chavez a deal that will pan out or is this going to fall through the cracks as another...

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New Article: Tampa Bay Rays Send 2B Akinori Iwamura To Pirates For RHP Jesse Chavez

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Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports announced Tuesday that the Tampa Bay Rays have sent 2B Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Jesse Chavez...

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Kevin Bertha commented on Tampa Bay Rays Re-Sign OF Gabe Kapler

Zorrila is best.

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  True dat, but he'll be starting at 2B in 2010. Aki will be traded, without a...
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  I could care less, I'm a BoSox fan. I like the Rays though.

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JC De La Torre commented on Tampa Bay Rays Re-Sign OF Gabe Kapler

BOOOO.....I was hoping for the end of the Gabe-and-Gabe show.

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  As long as we ditch Gross I'm pleased...Kaps really did have some good power against lefties...
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New Article: Tampa Bay Rays Re-Sign OF Gabe Kapler

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According to an AP report, the Tampa Bay Rays have re-signed one half of their Double-Gabe RF platoon, welcoming back OF Gabe Kapler. The team announced a one-year deal worth $1.05m earlier today...

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New Article: Rays Fans Don't Have a Dog In This World Series Fight

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For Rays fans, it's probably the worst outcome possible. The Yankees versus the Phillies in the World Series. It may be hard for those outside the Tampa Bay area to understand, but there's something ...

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