Rays Report - Roger Mooney http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/ en Feedback@tbo.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-12T02:08:32+00:00 Rays accepting applications for the Community Fund Grant Program http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/rays-accepting-applications-for-the-community-fund-grant-program/ The Rays Baseball Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tampa Bay Rays, is accepting applications for its Community Fund Grant Program.

Applications for the Community Fund Grant Program are currently available on raysbaseball.com, on the Community page.

The Rays Baseball Foundation Community…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-10T22:53:03+00:00 MLB’s Fan Cave finalists includes a Rays fan http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/mlbs-fan-cave-finalists-includes-a-rays-fan/ After reviewing more than 22,000 entries, Major League Baseball revealed the top 50 fans vying to be a contestant in the 2012 MLB Fan Cave, including Megan Washington, a Rays/Yankees fan from Cape Coral, Fl.

Beginning today through Feb. 22, fans can view video submissions from all 50 applicants on…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-08T20:48:15+00:00 Rays TV sked includes 150 games plus pre and postgame shows http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/rays-tv-sked-includes-150-games-plus-pre-and-postgame-shows/ Sun Sports will produce and televise 150 Tampa Bay Rays games in high definition during the 2012 Major League Baseball season, beginning with the season-opener April 6 against the visiting Yankees. Game time is 3:10 p.m.

For the first time ever, both home and away game telecasts will feature half-hour…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-08T15:26:35+00:00 Rays win arbitration case with Niemann http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/rays-win-arbitration-case-with-niemann/

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The Rays remain the only major league team undefeated in the arbitration process after a panel of three arbitrators ruled in their favor today in the case with Jeff Niemann.


Niemann sought a…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-03T21:17:35+00:00 Update on Rays Fan Fest, set for Feb. 18 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/update-on-rays-fan-fest-set-for-feb.-18/ The 2012 Rays Fan Fest presented by MetroPCS, scheduled for Saturday, February 18 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Tropicana Field, will feature an unprecedented number of activities for kids.  Proceeds from select events benefit the Rays Baseball Foundation and the ALS Association Florida Chapter. 

…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-03T19:47:23+00:00 Kotchman headed to Cleveland on 1-year deal http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/kotchman-headed-to-cleveland-on-1-year-deal/ ROGER MOONEY

Casey Kotchman, who hit a career-best .306 last season while playing first base for the Rays, accepted a one-year, $3 million deal Thursday from the Indians.


“Like I’ve said before, it’s an honor and a privilege to put…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-02T22:51:04+00:00 Niemann heads to arbitration today http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/niemann-heads-to-arbitration-today/ ROGER MOONEY

Pitcher Jeff Niemann has his day in front of a three-arbitrator panel today during his salary arbitration hearing.


Niemann, 11-7 with a 4.06 ERA in 2011, is seeking a one-year, $3.2 million contract. The Rays offered $2.75 million.…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-02T11:25:51+00:00 Dan Johnson signs minor league contract with White Sox http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/dan-johnson-signs-minor-league-contract-with-white-sox/
Dan Johnson is mobbed by his teammates in the dugout after his dramatic ninth-inning home run Sept. 28 tied the score and sent the game into extra innings.

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Dan Johnson, whose two-out, two-strike, ninth inning home run on the final night of the regular season…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-02-01T17:47:57+00:00 INF Canzler traded to Indians for cash http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/inf-canzler-traded-to-indians-for-cash/ ROGER MOONEY

The Rays traded infielder Russ Canzler to the Indians today for cash considerations.


Canzler, 25, was the 2011 Most Valuable Player of the International League and received a September call-up to the Rays. He appeared in three games…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-01-31T16:59:20+00:00 Ruggiano declines assignment to Durham, opts for free agency http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/ruggiano-declines-assignment-to-durham-opts-for-free-agency/ ROGER MOONEY

Justin Ruggiano cleared waivers Monday and declined an assignment to Triple A Durham, opting instead for free agency.


“I think I served my time there,” Ruggiano said. “I think it’s time for some fresh eyes to see me…]]> Rays Report - Roger Mooney 2012-01-30T22:38:45+00:00