The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sun, 19 May 2013 06:03:42 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Mike DiFelice Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 There has been cases of teams doing the worst-to-first trick only when reality sets in, the Rays are still looking up at the class of the division, the World Champions in Boston and the Yankees, too. Breaking even is a realistic goal, though, and could help garner manager Joe Maddon some recognition as a Manager of the Year hopeful. Carl Crawford will have to play a big role for that to happen. http://rays.scout.com/2/730342.html 2047 Ted Fleming http://rays.scout.com/2/730342.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:33:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura was one of the best defensive third baseman in the American League during his rookie season in '07. With Evan Longoria on the way, however, Iwamura has switched positions permanently, and is working hard on getting used to his new spot, second base. Due to his athleticism, the move should turn out just fine, says Ted Fleming of Rays Digest. http://rays.scout.com/2/729816.html 2047 Ted Fleming http://rays.scout.com/2/729816.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:33:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays There is a lot of optimism in Rays' camp this spring, says Ted Fleming of Rays Digest. With an improved bullpen and several key additions via free agency and trade, the positive buzz around the Naimoli Complex is a rather nice change. http://rays.scout.com/2/729572.html 2047 Ted Fleming http://rays.scout.com/2/729572.html Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:54:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays Signing James Shields to a long-term contract that could last seven years and be worth up to $44 million was a big deal. But the Rays don't know what impact -- if any -- it will have on their hopes to sign left-hander Scott Kazmir to a long-term deal. Kazmir said it wouldn't really be applicable, that their situations are vastly different. http://rays.scout.com/2/725666.html 2047 Scout.com Wire Services http://rays.scout.com/2/725666.html Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:46:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays Right-hander James Shields signed a long-term deal with the Rays for a simple reason -- because he wanted to. Shields, 26, gave up the potential payoff from his first two seasons of free agency in return for the security and comfort of staying with the Rays, agreeing to a deal that could last for seven seasons and pay him up to $44 million. http://rays.scout.com/2/723847.html 2047 Scout.com wire services http://rays.scout.com/2/723847.html Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:15:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The New York Mets signed the southpaw as an undrafted free agent out of Cal State Northridge in 2004. Since then, he has climbed the ladder, proving to be one of the most capable bullpen arms within the organization. Now, he is on the precipice of a long-term stay at the big league level. Here is a scouting report on Eddie Camacho. http://mets.scout.com/2/720358.html 2047 Jon Star http://mets.scout.com/2/720358.html Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:42:00 GMT 1 228 NY Mets mets