D-Unit Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Ever since the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were conceived in 1998, they have had a string of horrible seasons, something that is stark contrast to their fellow expansion team, the Arizona Diamondbacks who won it all in 2001. But in 2006, while they don't have a boatload of superstars or even above average players, they have plenty of talent in the minors, like Delmon Young as well as future stars in the majors. Players like Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli, Jonny Gomes, and Scott Kazmir to offer more than just a glimmer of hope in their team's future. Breaking News The Devil Rays have just announced a new General Manager, and his name is Jason Cashman, who is the younger brother of Yankee GM Brian Cashman. "Hopefully my team can be as successful as my brother's was" said Cashman, who has contributed to three World Series titles since 1998. "The organization told me they were looking for a GM who wasn't afraid to dig up some minor league prospects and trade them for some MLB talent. And I will do what it takes to win, simple as that. Expect a busy Spring Training to start off the season." ------- Does this sound good guys? It feels kinda weird not doing a Yankee dynasty here. Btw guys, please let me know what you are voting for, and if you have any constructive criticism or comments, let me know. With my last dynasty, I had like 8 bad votes before the thing even started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Jason Cashman has been looking into both pitching and offense this Spring, and noted that he has shown interest in the Nationals' Alfonso Soriano and Ryan Zimmerman. When asked for comment, he said "Expect a big deal or two. I want this team to contend this year, and if it means taking money out of my own pocket along with our owner's, then so be it. I want to win." Strong words have given glimmers of hope to the fans in the Tampa Bay Area, where the young franchise prepares for a season in the toughest division in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh0ck Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Good start to the dynasty. Zimmerman is decent at best but Soriano is money. I'm playing with the Nationals (modded so I'm really playing with the Expos) in my Dynasty and I must say that if you're looking to nab a few players off their Nats' roster you should opt for: Starters: John Patterson Ramon Ortiz From the pen: Kevin Gryboski Ryan Wagner Fielders: Alfonso Soriano Cristian Guzman --- I enjoy building a strong NL team so I go for speed over power. Soriano is the only guy on the Nats' roster that does both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thanks, I'll look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 More trade talk has the Hot Stove burning. Rumor has it that the Devil Rays have been talking to the Tigers about pitching, possibly snagging one of Detroit's endless supply of young power arms, but will likely have to give up a position prospect in exchange. No specific players have been mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yankee Faithful Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 DRays eh'? Hope you get to actually continue this dynasty DUnit lol. ... You should sign Matsuzaka... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Just going with something different, and I won't sign Matsuzaka until I get to the offseason of 2006-2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonj92 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Ever since the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were conceived in 1998 wasn't really the Emmaculate Conception. Good luck with the dynasty. Trade for Soriano and R. Ortiz and definatley a young tiger pitcher would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Yeah, I was looking at Soriano, maybe Patterson or Ortiz. And the Tigers, I was hoping to land Miller, maybe Zumaya. And since I am loaded with D-Rays prospects, I should land a few big deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee4Life Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Does this sound good guys? It feels kinda weird not doing a Yankee dynasty here. *What the hell is this??? I read this thread yesterday and I passed out. I just woke up right now. Another good Yankee fan going by the wayside. Just breaks my heart. Let's have a vote! *If anyone thinks I'm serious, you are nuts. I really feel like I have to say this in here because of some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 lol Y4L. I might be sneaking in a few Yankee prospects onto the team....shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I didn't say anything...Jason Cashman did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee4Life Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I swear to God if you sign Alfonso "Lazy boy" Soriano, I'll lock this! Look, they named this company after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 *What the hell is this??? I read this thread yesterday and I passed out. I just woke up right now. Another good Yankee fan going by the wayside. Just breaks my heart. Let's have a vote! *If anyone thinks I'm serious, you are nuts. I really feel like I have to say this in here because of some people. Really? This is banable? Geez... I say go after pitching - the D-Rays offensive players pan out very well in this game (Cantu, Crawford, Baldelli, Young). At the most you might want to get a shortstop or third baseman - but I wouldn't trade either of those four to do it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRog Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 go get arod he will help ya :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 go get arod he will help ya :lmao: For some reason, I think this is a meaningless post, but I don't know why...oh wait a minute, I know! Btw, A-Rod > Lowell any day of the week of the month of the year of the decade of the century...yeah you get the idea. Maybe you need to flush the toilet, because you're full of ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOLINK Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Ahhh yes another shameless A-Rod joke. Never get tired of those... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 I swear to God if you sign Alfonso "Lazy boy" Soriano, I'll lock this! Look, they named this company after him. LMAO In MVP, laziness isn't calculated. So he seems like he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Ahhh yes another shameless A-Rod joke. Never get tired of those... :/ Neither does ESPN, or anyone for that matter besides some Yankee fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 TRADE WINDS WHIRLING ABOUT Devil Rays GM Jason Cashman has announced a press conference to start within the next hour, and has reportedly struck a few deals with numerous teams from both the American League and National League. Stay tuned as the conference results will be posted soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc006 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 not a yankee dynasty? must be a D-Unit imposter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 FOUR HUGE DEALS SHOCK MLB In one of the more memorable days of the young Devil Rays' franchise, Jason Cashman held a press conference in Tampa, FL to announce an unprecedented 7 new players aquired by the Florida ballclub in one day. He also dropped another bombshell in that they signed some key players to contract extensions to raise the total budget from 37.1 million dollars to 62.3 million dollars. First, the red carpet was rolled out for reliever Joel Zumaya and starting pitcher Andrew Miller. Both throw in the high 90's and have just hit their twenties. Jae Weong Seo and Doug Waechter were sent to Detroit in exchange, along with cash considerations. Cashman called it a "huge steal." Zumaya will automatically become the team's new closer, and Miller will fight for the 5 spot in the rotation in the Spring. Then J-Cash welcomed Andy Pettitte and Joe McEwing to the team, exported from Houston in exchange for Casey Fossum and J.P. Howell, two starting pitchers. Pettitte said "It's not about the money, it's about winning. Plus, my family liked Florida a lot and said they wouldn't mind the move, the nail in the coffin for me." McEwing will likely start the year in AAA but can play all positions. One of the bigger deals by Cashman was aquiring a few big names from the Milwaukee Brewers. The six man swap featured Prince Fielder, Kevin Mench, and Freddy Parejo. Prince and Mench will become full time starters at first and right, with Parejo starting in A ball. Then the third base vacancy the Rays had was finally fulfilled when it was announced that Ryan Zimmerman, along with center fielder Nook Logan and 2B Greg Theissen (Thiessen will be in AA, a second base prospect.) The Devil Rays threw in two pitching prospects in Chris Mason, Brian Stokes, and speedy outfielder Damon Hollins. The following contract extensions were: Scott Kazmir - 5 years, $15 million Andrew Miller - 3 years, $3.6 million Ryan Zimmerman - 4 years, $4 million Prince Fielder - 4 years, $6 million Edwin Jackson - 3 years, $4.8 million The rotation was mentioned as going like this: Scott Kazmir Andy Pettitte Jason Hammel James Shields Andrew Miller * *Pending Spring Training performance the lineups will be set as: Vs. LHP LF Carl Crawford CF Rocco Baldelli DH Jonny Gomes 1B Prince Fielder RF Kevin Mench 3B Ryan Zimmerman 2B Jorge Cantu C Dioner Navarro SS BJ Upton Vs. LHP LF Carl Crawford CF Rocco Baldelli DH Jonny Gomes 1B Prince Fielder 2B Jorge Cantu 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Kevin Mench C Dioner Navarro SS BJ Upton ----------------------------------- What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 I will try to play a game tomorrow, my dad bought an external CD burner and it happens to let me play MVP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 [align=center]Opening Day Pitching Showdown Ends in D-Rays' Favor BALTIMORE - A pitcher's duel between two young, hard throwing lefties emerged in Camden Yards, but only one winner emerged, as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays snuck out a 2-1 victory from under the Baltimore Orioles to start the season. The D-Rays' Scott Kazmir (1-0) went 7 1/3 innings to pick up the win, allowing one run on seven hits with a walk and six strikeouts, including fanning the side in the seventh. Eric Bedard pitched brilliantly (8 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 6K), but earned the loss due to the Baltimore offense, or a lack of. The only scoring from Tampa Bay came with two outs in the second inning, which was started by a Jorge Cantu walk. Dioner Navarro drilled an RBI double into the gap, and BJ Upton hustled out an RBI double of his own and just like that, the D-Rays were up 2-0. There were plenty of opportunities to score for the Orioles, such as the fifth inning. The bases were loaded with only one out, and Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon told Ryan Zimmerman to move in a little from third. He did, and Fernando Tatis hit a slow roller to third. Zimmerman was running in on contact, and fired the ball home, which was relayed to first by Navarro to turn a 5-2-3 double play to end the inning, no damage done. The D-Rays also had some more chances to score, such as the eighth inning. With two outs and one on, Jonny Gomes was intentionally walked to face Prince Fielder. The Prince ripped an inside changeup deep to right center field, but was run down on a great play by Nick Markakis to end the inning. The Orioles finally pushed a run across in the bottom frame, as Fernando Tatis led off with a triple, scoring on Melvin Mora's sacrifice fly to right. Kevin Mench had a great jump on the ball and made a great throw, but fell just short of nailing Tatis at the plate. At that point, Maddon had seen enough and put in set up man Edwin Jackson. He retired the next two batters to end the eighth, and Joel Zumaya, the flamethrowing prospect aquired from the Detroit Tigers, made his Major League Debut and pitched a scoreless ninth inning with an array of 100 mph fastballs to pick up the first save of his promising young career. Game Photo Gallery Top Left - Dioner Navarro smacking his RBI double in the second inning. Top Right - Scott Kazmir was dominant, allowing just one run over 7 1/3 innings. Bottom Left - [Defensive Play Of The Game] Miguel Tejada snatching a ground ball up the middle and throwing out Rocco Baldelli on the run, the throw barely beating him. Bottom Right - Closer Joel Zumaya pumps his fist after recording his first career save in his MLB Debut.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 D-Rays Transaction News The Devil Rays have announced that Shawn Camp of their AAA affiliate, the Durham Bulls, has been released. To fill the void, the Devil Rays announced the signing of a relief prospect to a minor league contract, 20 year old Justin Wilson (He's one of those randomly generated prospects). Wilson is 6'2", 213 lbs. He throws a 4 seamer, 2 seamer, changeup and knucklecurve. He tops out in the low 90's. He will start in A ball with the Visalia Oaks but is projected to move quickly up the ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Recaps and MLB News Game 2 - TB def. BAL 6-1 W - Pettitte (1-0) L - Benson (0-1) Cory Sullivan (COL) - Torn Knee MCL - 60 Day DL Bronson Arroyo (CIN) - Sprained Right Hip Flexor - 15 Day DL Game 3 - BAL def. TB 5-2 W - Loewen (1-0) L - Hammel (0-1) Game 4 - TB def. TOR 6-5 W - Jackson (1-0) L - Speier (0-1) S - Zumaya (2) Jason Giambi (NYY) - Minor MCL Sprain - 15 Day DL ***READ THIS*** I am wondering what game you guys want me to play next. The next game could be a matchup of rookies making their MLB Debut, Andrew Miller vs. Shawn Marcum. Or I could sim that game and do the mini-recap like above, and show Scott Kazmir vs. Roy Halladay. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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