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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 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:56:10 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 The Los Angeles Angels' offense could use an upgrade, writes Tyler Hissey. http://rays.scout.com/2/837465.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/837465.html Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:01:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays Devin Mesoraco is scheduled to talk about his experiences in professional baseball to this point. http://rays.scout.com/2/834364.html Scout.com http://rays.scout.com/2/834364.html Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:52:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays With contracts escalating on a yearly basis and the sports world in an epic stare down with the current economy, teams are striving to find innovative ways to ensure that their clubs will be competitive in the near future as well as hedging their financial gambles long-term. Talk about risky business. But the strategy is sound for both parties, writes Teddy Mitrosilis. http://rays.scout.com/2/832615.html Teddy Mitrosilis http://rays.scout.com/2/832615.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:01:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The American League East is going to be stacked in 2009. But, with the recent high-reward, low-risk moves made by general manager Theo Epstein, the Boston Red Sox are in excellent position to contend, despite losing out in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, writes Tyler Hissey. http://rays.scout.com/2/829932.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/829932.html Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:41:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays In the latest installment of the Rays Digest podcast , Teddy Mitrosilis and Tyler Hissey will offer their opinions on the Pat Burrell signing. How does this influence the dyamic of the A.L. East? In addition, they will be taking your calls about the Rays. http://rays.scout.com/2/827640.html RaysDigest.com http://rays.scout.com/2/827640.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:45:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays RaysDigest.com writer Tyler Hissey will be appearing on the Sports Cafe with Sean Duade between 11:20 and 11:40 on Sunday morning to discuss the Rays' offseason. http://rays.scout.com/2/823443.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/823443.html Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:30:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The RaysDigest.com podcast is returning for its fourth show on Thursday afternoon. The show will come on at 2:00. Cork Gaines, of the popular Rays site Rays Index, is slated to come on as a guest. Use the media player below to listen live. Feel free to call in at (646)-929-1960. http://rays.scout.com/2/822327.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/822327.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:56:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday added a cheap arm who has the chance to earn a spot in their bullpen, selecting right-handed relief pitcher Derek Rodriguez from this Chicago White Sox. http://rays.scout.com/2/821376.html Teddy Mitrosilis http://rays.scout.com/2/821376.html Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:28:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays FoxSports.com baseball writer Dayn Perry, formerly of Baseball Prospectus, recently answered several questions about the Winter Meetings and the Tampa Bay Rays in an email exchange with Tyler Hissey. In the interview below, Perry discusses the CC Sabathia signing and the Rays’ chances of repeating as American League Champions. http://rays.scout.com/2/821355.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/821355.html Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:37:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The Tampa Bay Rays did not tender Jonny Gomes on Friday night, likely ending his days in the organization. http://rays.scout.com/2/820899.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/820899.html Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:47:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays Listen live to the Rays Digest Podcast at 1:00 on Friday afternoon. Tyler Hissey will recap the Rays' week at the Winter Meetings. Jonah Keri, who is writing a book about the Rays' Wallstreet approach to baseball, is expected to appear as a guest. http://rays.scout.com/2/820637.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/820637.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:22:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The Tampa Bay Rays had a busy week at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Rays officials met with Milton Bradley, Jason Giambi and several other DH-types, acquired Matt Joyce from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Edwin Jackson and took a flier on a relief pitcher, Derek Rodriguez, in the Rule V draft. It was an exciting, but effective week for the Rays, writes Tyler Hissey. http://rays.scout.com/2/820608.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/820608.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:07:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays In the second edition of the RaysDigest podcast, Tyler Hissey will discuss the Edwin Jackson/Matt Joyce trade and latest MLB notes from the final day of the Winter Meetings. The Rule V draft will also be a topic of discussion. Tommy Rancel of DRaysBay.com is scheduled to appear as a guest. http://rays.scout.com/2/820478.html RaysDigest.com http://rays.scout.com/2/820478.html Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:35:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays According to a report on FoxSports.com, the Edwin Jackson era in Tampa Bay has come to an end. The Rays, the report says, are close to finalizing a deal that will send Jackson to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for power-hitting outfielder and Tampa native Matt Joyce. This deal looks like a first-glance winner for the Rays, writes Tyler Hissey. http://rays.scout.com/2/820310.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/820310.html Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:54:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays Here is a preliminary schedule for the upcoming live shows of the RaysDigest podcast. http://rays.scout.com/2/820109.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/820109.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:10:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays Listen to Tyler Hissey discuss the latest news on the Hot Stove in the first-ever episode of the Rays Digest podcast. http://rays.scout.com/2/820086.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/820086.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:05:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The Hall of Fame ballots were released earlier this week. Bert Blyleven, Rickey Henderson and Tim Raines deserve to get in, writes Tyler Hissey. http://rays.scout.com/2/818615.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/818615.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:29:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays According to Ken Rosenthal, the Tampa Bay Rays have had discussions about Jermaine Dye and are one of several teams “balking” at the reported asking price. http://rays.scout.com/2/815633.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/815633.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:42:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays The Tampa Bay Rays added three players to their 40-man roster last week, Wade Davis, Jake McGee and Dale Thayer. The Rays surprised some by leaving Eduardo Morlan unprotected, though. http://rays.scout.com/2/815339.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/815339.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:02:00 GMT 1 322 Tampa Bay rays ESPN.com Page 2 columnist Jonah Keri recently answered several questions about the Tampa Bay Rays in an email exchange with Scout writer Tyler Hissey. http://rays.scout.com/2/814184.html Tyler Hissey http://rays.scout.com/2/814184.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:04:00 GMT 0 322 Tampa Bay rays