AL BEast Notebook - April 15
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Tampa Bay is off to a terrible start. After Monday afternoon’s loss in Boston the Rays are sitting in the bottom of the AL East at 4-8.
My biggest concern with the Rays is here front and center: they just can’t hit!
- Evan Longoria and Ben Zobrist are doing pretty well at the plate, but they are getting no help. Batters 5 through 9 in the order, plus #2 (that’s two thirds of the lineup!) are hitting a paltry .169.
- As a team they have hit just four home runs in twelve games. Before Longoria’s homer in Monday’s game they had gone over six games without bopping one out.
- Rays are just 1 for their last 28 with runners in scoring position.
Jameer Nelson Shines, but Orlando Magic Drop Seventh Straight Game as Miami Heat Win 27th in a Row
Despite being shorthanded, the Orlando Magic remained competitive with the hottest team in the NBA, the Miami Heat, for much of their all-Sunshine State matchup. However, in the end, the Heat got a near triple-double from LeBron James as they defeated Orlando 108-94 on Monday night at the Amway Center.
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"When they got rolling, we had to try to stop them," said Orlando's Kyle O'Quinn. "But they got rolling too quick."James paced Miami (56-14) with 24 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, while Mario Chalmers had 17 points, Chris Bosh recorded 12 points and nine rebounds, Ray Allen tallied 12 points and Rashard Lewis finished with 11 points. The Magic (18-53) received a game-high 27 points from Jameer Nelson, who also dished out 12 assists, while Tobias Harris scored 20 points, E'Twaun Moore registered 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and O'Quinn notched 12 points and six boards. The Heat outshot Orlando 37 of 78 (47.4%) to 37 of...
As the Phils get close to stablizing their roster, they crush the Rays, 10-1.
As the Phils get close to finalizing their 25 men roster before heading north, the batters support a good performance by the pitching staff, as they crush the Rays, 10-1.
The Rays scored first in the third as, with one man on, and with two men out, Sean Rodriguez hits an RBI double, scoring Jason Bourgeois, who had earlier singled, giving the Rays a 1-0 lead, before going on to third on the late throw to the plate. The Phils then tied the game up at one-all in the fifth as, with runners on second and third, and with nobody out, Kevin Frandsen hits an RBI groundout, three-unassisted, scoring Ryan Howard, who had started the inning off with a single, then stopped at third base on Dom Brown’s double, while sending Brown, who had just doubled, over to third base. The Phils then took the lead... Notes from Rays Camp
AL BEast Notebook - March 20
- Rays closer Fernando Rodney saved the eighth and his seventh game for the Dominican Republic as the DR beat Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic Championship on Tuesday night. Rodney gave up just one hit in those seven scoreless performances.
- The starting rotation is starting to shape up. Pitching prospects Chris Archer and Jake Odorizzi were sent down to the minors last week, leaving Jeff Niemann and Roberto Hernandez contending for the number five starter spot. In his last two games, Hernandez has given up three runs (two earned) in each, along with eight strikeouts, one walk and eleven hits in nine innings. Meanwhile, Niemann has allowed one run in each of his last two games, along with six strikeouts, three walks and eight hits in eight innings of work. Niemann is currently in the lead but both pitchers ought to have a couple more starts of audition before the season...
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Scallops in a Wine Sauce Recipe
If you are like me you love scallops and are always looking for the best way to prepare them. This recipe will be the last one you need! Serve it and your family and friends will rave! I wrote this for one pound so that you could easily convert it for whatever size you need.
Ingredients:
1 Pound of Sea Scallops
1 1/2 Cups Dry White Wine (I prefer a Chardonnay)
1 1/2 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Half of a Lemon for Juice
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 Garlic Cloves Minced
Kosher Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Directions:
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Ingredients:
1 Pound of Sea Scallops
1 1/2 Cups Dry White Wine (I prefer a Chardonnay)
1 1/2 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Half of a Lemon for Juice
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 Garlic Cloves Minced
Kosher Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Directions:
- Lightly coat Scallops with Salt, Pepper, Paprika
- Heat oil and garlic in a skillet over high heat.
- When oil begins to smoke add scallops.
- Sear each side until it is golden brown (about a minute per side)
- Add 1/2 cup of wine, butter, and juice of the lemon and lower heat to medium.
- Simmer for 2 minutes
- Remove the scallops from the pan.
- Add remaining wine...
30-1 MLB countdown previews: #20 Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have been the darling of MLB since they dropped the "Devil" out of their name. They have done a great job of developing young players who have made the team not only competitive, but up there with the likes of the best teams in the AL East division. They have made the playoffs 3 of the last 5 seasons, and managed to go 90-72 last season under manager Joe Maddon. General Manager Andrew Friedman has been shrewd in his decisions, deciding to rely on the influx of talent the Rays have in the minor leagues. That point was driven home by the off season trade of James Shields and Wade Davis to the Kansas City Royals. The deal brought over prized OF prospect Wil Myers as well as pitchers Jake Odorizzi and Mike Montgomery. Yes, the future looks brighter and... Italian Hour Live from Florida
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... Tampa Bay Derby Breakdown
The major prep races for this years running of the Kentucky Derby kick into high gear on Saturday, March 9th, with 33rd running of the Tampa Bay Derby.
This race is on most horseplayer's radar mostly because of the presence of 1 horse with big time potential -- Verrazano. He will be the odds-on favorite and very tough to beat, but there are several others in this field that could give him a serious run for the money.
Here is the rundown on the field:
1. Eton Blue - has made 3 solid starts, nothing spectacular; sports a strong worktab coming in to this, and has the top-notch connections of zito/bravo; hitting the board is possible
2. Purple Egg - undefeated gelding is 3-3 and improving w/ each win; has some gaps between his races, but has been working regularly & fast for his return; has acted up in the post parade before previous races, so he should be eyed up on...
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