Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Wednesday; April 13, 2005
Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay, FL
Game 2 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Baltimore Orioles	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	---	4	10	1
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	---	2	4	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Baltimore's 2nd Baseman, Brian Roberts
Stat Line: 4/4, 3RBI, GW HR

Game 2 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
2B	B. Roberts	4/4	GW HR(1), 3RBI	.290
LF	D. Newhan	1/3	RBI, 2B, 2K	.393
UTIL	J. Gibbons	1/1	2B, R	.409
SS	M. Tejada	0/4	2k	.273
C	J. Lopez	0/4	2K, BB	.333
Game 2 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
W (1-0)	D. Cabrera	8.0	8K, ER	1.15
S (3)	B. Ryan	1.0	0 Hits	0.00

Game 2				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
1B	T. Lee	1/3	RBI, 2K	.105
SS	J. Lugo	1/4	RBI, R	..412
CF	C. Crawford	1/4	R, 3K	.306
3B	A. Gonzalez	0/3	K	.190
LF	A. Huff	0/4		.276
Game 2
Pitching		IP		ERA
	D. Brazelton	6.0	4K, 2ER, 2BB	1.29
L (0-1)	R. Bell	3.0	6K, 2ER, HR	6.00

Notes

• Devil Ray's pitcher, Rob Bell played in his first game and was charged with a loss.

Game Quotes

• "We just weren't hitting anything. And you can't win when you don't hit." -Devil Ray's outfielder, Aubrey Huff
• "Cabrera was on fire and we didn't have an answer for him. Add in the fact that although Rob (Bell) is a great player, he hadn't played in a major league game yet." Devil Ray's manager, Lou Pinella

Series Recap	Orioles	Devil Rays	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	1	2	M. Hendrickson
Game 2	4	2	D. Cabrera
Game 3

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	6-2
Baltimore Orioles	5-3
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	4-4
Toronto Blue Jays	4-5
Boston Red Sox	3-5

Current Record: 4-4
Current Streak: Loss 1
Next Up:Game 3 of 3: Baltimore Orioles (5-3)
Possible Matchup: C. Fossum (0-0, 5.40 ERA)VS O. Daal (1-0, 1.17 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Thursday; April 14, 2005
Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay, FL
Game 3 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Baltimore Orioles	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	---	0	7	2
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	-	---	4	11	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Tampa Bays's Starting Pitcher, Casey Fossum
Stat Line: 8.2IP, 8K, 7Hits, 0ER

Game 3 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
SS	M. Tejada	2/4	K	.297
LF	D. Newhan	1/4		.375
3B	M. Mora	1/4	2K	.382
C	J. Lopez	0/4	K	.294
RF	S. Sosa	0/4	2K	.158
Game 3 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
L (0-1)	O. Daal	6.2	3K, 11 Hits, ER	1.26
	R. Bauer	1.1	K	9.00

Game 3				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
3B	A. Huff	3/4	2B	.333
LF	R. Baldelli	2/4	RBI	.412
CF	C. Crawford	2/4	2B, SH	.308
1B	J. Phelps	1/4	RBI, 2B	.100
SS	J. Lugo	0/4		.368
Game 3
Pitching		IP		ERA
W (1-0)	C. Fossum	8.2	8K, 7 Hits, 0ER	1.98
	J. Colome	0.1	K	4.50

Notes

• Tampa Bay's DH, Fred McGriff; 1B, Travis Lee; 2B, Roberto Alomar;and 3B, Alex Gonzalez all took a resting day.
• The Ray's, Aubrey Huff, started at third base with Rocco Baldelli playing at left field.
• Baltimore's manager, Lee Mazzilli, was ejected in the top of the 8th for arguing with the umpire.

Game Quotes

• "It was a solid win and a hard fought battle for both teams. We just happen to be the better team." -Tampa Bay's, Casey Fossum
• "We got some bull (explicative) calls out there." -Baltimore's skipper, Lee Mazzilli

Series Recap	Orioles	Devil Rays	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	1	2	M. Hendrickson
Game 2	4	2	D. Cabrera
Game 3	0	4	C. Fossum

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	6-2
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	5-4
Baltimore Orioles	5-4
Toronto Blue Jays	5-5
Boston Red Sox	3-5

Current Record: 5-4
Current Streak: Won 1
Next Up:Game 1 of 3:@ Boston Red Sox (3-5)
Possible Matchup: H. Nomo (0-0, 1.50 ERA)VS W. Miller (0-0, 12.27 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Thursday; April 14, 2005
Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay, FL
Game 3 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Baltimore Orioles	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	---	0	7	2
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	-	---	4	11	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Tampa Bays's Starting Pitcher, Casey Fossum
Stat Line: 8.2IP, 8K, 7Hits, 0ER

Game 3 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
SS	M. Tejada	2/4	K	.297
LF	D. Newhan	1/4		.375
3B	M. Mora	1/4	2K	.382
C	J. Lopez	0/4	K	.294
RF	S. Sosa	0/4	2K	.158
Game 3 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
L (0-1)	O. Daal	6.2	3K, 11 Hits, ER	1.26
	R. Bauer	1.1	K	9.00

Game 3				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
3B	A. Huff	3/4	2B	.333
LF	R. Baldelli	2/4	RBI	.412
CF	C. Crawford	2/4	2B, SH	.308
1B	J. Phelps	1/4	RBI, 2B	.100
SS	J. Lugo	0/4		.368
Game 3
Pitching		IP		ERA
W (1-0)	C. Fossum	8.2	8K, 7 Hits, 0ER	1.98
	J. Colome	0.1	K	4.50

Notes

• Tampa Bay's DH, Fred McGriff; 1B, Travis Lee; 2B, Roberto Alomar;and 3B, Alex Gonzalez all took a resting day.
• The Ray's, Aubrey Huff, started at third base with Rocco Baldelli playing at left field.
• Baltimore's manager, Lee Mazzilli, was ejected in the top of the 8th for arguing with the umpire.

Game Quotes

• "It was a solid win and a hard fought battle for both teams. We just happen to be the better team." -Tampa Bay's, Casey Fossum
• "We got some bull (explicative) calls out there." -Baltimore's skipper, Lee Mazzilli

Series Recap	Orioles	Devil Rays	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	1	2	M. Hendrickson
Game 2	4	2	D. Cabrera
Game 3	0	4	C. Fossum

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	6-2
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	5-4
Baltimore Orioles	5-4
Toronto Blue Jays	5-5
Boston Red Sox	3-5

Current Record: 5-4
Current Streak: Won 1
Next Up:Game 1 of 3:@ Boston Red Sox (3-5)
Possible Matchup: H. Nomo (0-0, 1.50 ERA)VS W. Miller (0-0, 12.27 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Friday; April 15, 2005
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Game 1 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	---	4	11	0
Boston Red Sox	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	---	1	7	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Tampa Bays's Right Fielder, Danny Bautista
Stat Line: 3/4, HR(1), 2RBI, 2-2B, R

Game 1 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
RF	D. Bautista	3/4	HR(1), 2RBI, 2-2B, R	.250
SS	J. Lugo	2/4	RBI, 2B, R	.381
DH	F. McGriff	1/4	RBI	.227
2B	R. Alomar	1/4	R	.250
CF	C. Crawford	1/4	K	.302
Game 1 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
W (1-0)	H. Nomo	6.0	7K, ER, HR	1.50
S (2)	J. Colome	1.0	K, 2 Hits	3.00

Game 1				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
C	J. Varitek	2/4	HR(2), RBI, R	.265
RF	T. Nixon	2/3	2B, K	.289
CF	J. Damon	1/4	2B, K	.324
LF	M. Ramirez	0/4	K	.429
DH	D. Ortiz	0/4	K	.306
Game 1				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
L (0-1)	W. Miller	8.1	6K, 4ER, 11 Hits	6.75
	M. Timlin	0.2		.491

Notes

• Boston's outfielder, Trot Nixon, was injured in the 7th and will miss 9 days.
• Devil Ray's outfielder, Danny Bautista, hit his first home run of the season.

Game Quotes

• "We're doing well. We just have to keep it up against this very tough team." -Tampa Bay's skipper, Lou Pinella

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Red Sox	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	4	1	H. Nomo
Game 2
Game 3

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	7-2
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-4
Toronto Blue Jays	6-5
Baltimore Orioles	5-5
Boston Red Sox	3-6

Current Record: 6-4
Current Streak: Won 2
Next Up:Game 2 of 3:@ Boston Red Sox (3-5)
Possible Matchup: S. Kazmir (1-1, 4.26 ERA)VS T. Wakefield (0-1, 5.40 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Friday; April 15, 2005
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Game 1 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	---	4	11	0
Boston Red Sox	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	---	1	7	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Tampa Bays's Right Fielder, Danny Bautista
Stat Line: 3/4, HR(1), 2RBI, 2-2B, R

Game 1 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
RF	D. Bautista	3/4	HR(1), 2RBI, 2-2B, R	.250
SS	J. Lugo	2/4	RBI, 2B, R	.381
DH	F. McGriff	1/4	RBI	.227
2B	R. Alomar	1/4	R	.250
CF	C. Crawford	1/4	K	.302
Game 1 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
W (1-0)	H. Nomo	6.0	7K, ER, HR	1.50
S (2)	J. Colome	1.0	K, 2 Hits	3.00

Game 1				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
C	J. Varitek	2/4	HR(2), RBI, R	.265
RF	T. Nixon	2/3	2B, K	.289
CF	J. Damon	1/4	2B, K	.324
LF	M. Ramirez	0/4	K	.429
DH	D. Ortiz	0/4	K	.306
Game 1				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
L (0-1)	W. Miller	8.1	6K, 4ER, 11 Hits	6.75
	M. Timlin	0.2		.491

Notes

• Boston's outfielder, Trot Nixon, was injured in the 7th and will miss 9 days.
• Devil Ray's outfielder, Danny Bautista, hit his first home run of the season.

Game Quotes

• "We're doing well. We just have to keep it up against this very tough team." -Tampa Bay's skipper, Lou Pinella

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Red Sox	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	4	1	H. Nomo
Game 2
Game 3

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	7-2
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-4
Toronto Blue Jays	6-5
Baltimore Orioles	5-5
Boston Red Sox	3-6

Current Record: 6-4
Current Streak: Won 2
Next Up:Game 2 of 3:@ Boston Red Sox (3-5)
Possible Matchup: S. Kazmir (1-1, 4.26 ERA)VS T. Wakefield (0-1, 5.40 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Saturday; April 16, 2005
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Game 2 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0
Boston Red Sox	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	5	0

EA Sport's Players of the Game:
Boston's Starting Pitcher, Tim Wakefield and DH, David Ortiz
Stat Line: Wakefield: 7.2IP, ER, 12K/Ortiz: 2/4, Walkoff HR

Game 2 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
2B	R. Alomar	2/4	RBI, K	.278
1B	T. Lee	2/4	2B	.194
CF	C. Crawford	1/4	2B, SB, 3K	.298
RF	D. Bautista	0/2	SH, BB	.237
DH	F. McGriff	0/4	3K	.192
Game 2 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
	S. Kazmir	8.0	3K, ER	3.05
L (0-2)	J. Sosa	1.0	2K, HR	28.00

Game 2				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
DH	D. Ortiz	2/4	HR(1), RBI	.325
C	J. Varitek	1/3		.270
SS	E. Renteria	1/4	3B, R	.325
CF	J. Damon	1/4	2K	.317
LF	M. Ramirez	0/3	2K, SF, RBI	.395
Game 2				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
	T. Wakefield	7.2	12K, ER, BB	3.05
W (1-0)	K. Foulke	2.0	1 Hit	0.00

Notes

• Devil Ray's shortstop, Julio Lugo, was given the day off.

Game Quotes

• "Damn Tim and his unorthodox delivery!" -Devil Ray's skipper, Lou Pinella

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Red Sox	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	4	1	H. Nomo
Game 2 (10ING)	1	2	K. Foulke
Game 3

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	7-3
Toronto Blue Jays	7-5
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-5
Baltimore Orioles	6-5
Boston Red Sox	4-6

Current Record: 6-5
Current Streak: Loss 1
Next Up:Game 3 of 3:@ Boston Red Sox (4-6)
Possible Matchup: M. Hendrickson (1-0, 0.55 ERA)VS C. Schilling (1-1, 5.84 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Saturday; April 16, 2005
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Game 2 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0
Boston Red Sox	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	5	0

EA Sport's Players of the Game:
Boston's Starting Pitcher, Tim Wakefield and DH, David Ortiz
Stat Line: Wakefield: 7.2IP, ER, 12K/Ortiz: 2/4, Walkoff HR

Game 2 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
2B	R. Alomar	2/4	RBI, K	.278
1B	T. Lee	2/4	2B	.194
CF	C. Crawford	1/4	2B, SB, 3K	.298
RF	D. Bautista	0/2	SH, BB	.237
DH	F. McGriff	0/4	3K	.192
Game 2 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
	S. Kazmir	8.0	3K, ER	3.05
L (0-2)	J. Sosa	1.0	2K, HR	28.00

Game 2				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
DH	D. Ortiz	2/4	HR(1), RBI	.325
C	J. Varitek	1/3		.270
SS	E. Renteria	1/4	3B, R	.325
CF	J. Damon	1/4	2K	.317
LF	M. Ramirez	0/3	2K, SF, RBI	.395
Game 2				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
	T. Wakefield	7.2	12K, ER, BB	3.05
W (1-0)	K. Foulke	2.0	1 Hit	0.00

Notes

• Devil Ray's shortstop, Julio Lugo, was given the day off.

Game Quotes

• "Damn Tim and his unorthodox delivery!" -Devil Ray's skipper, Lou Pinella

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Red Sox	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	4	1	H. Nomo
Game 2 (10ING)	1	2	K. Foulke
Game 3

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	7-3
Toronto Blue Jays	7-5
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-5
Baltimore Orioles	6-5
Boston Red Sox	4-6

Current Record: 6-5
Current Streak: Loss 1
Next Up:Game 3 of 3:@ Boston Red Sox (4-6)
Possible Matchup: M. Hendrickson (1-0, 0.55 ERA)VS C. Schilling (1-1, 5.84 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Sunday; April 17, 2005
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Game 3 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	---	2	13	0
Boston Red Sox	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	-	---	4	9	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Boston's Catcher, Jason Varitek
Stat Line: 2/4, HR(3), RBI

Game 3 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
DH	F. McGriff	2/3		.241
SS	J. Lugo	2/4		.391
LF	A. Huff	1/2		.326
2B	R. Alomar	1/4	2B, CS	.275
RF	D. Bautista	1/4	RBI, K	.238
Game 3 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
L (1-1)	M. Hendrickson	3.0	K, 4ER, HR	2.33
	R. Bell	5.0	5K, 3 Hits	1.80

Game 3				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
C	J. Varitek	2/4	HR(3), RBI, 2K	.243
2B	M. Bellhorn	2/3	2B, R, K	.231
SS	E. Renteria	1/4	3B, RBI, R	.318
LF	M. Ramirez	1/4	RBI, 2K	.381
CF	J. Damon	0/3	RBI, SF	.295
Game 3				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
W (2-1)	C. Schilling	7.0	2K, 2ER	4.66
S (3)	K. Foulke	2.0	2K, 1 Hit	0.00

Notes

• Boston wins series, 2 games to Tampa Bay's 1.

Game Quotes

• "We screwed up. Mark (Hendrickson) had an off night and we couldn't lay good hits off Curt (Schilling). Boston is a very good team." -Tampa Bay's manager, Lou Pinella

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Red Sox	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	4	1	H. Nomo
Game 2 (10ING)	1	2	K. Foulke
Game 3	2	4	C. Schilling

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	8-3
Toronto Blue Jays	8-5
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-6
Baltimore Orioles	6-6
Boston Red Sox	5-6

Current Record: 6-6
Current Streak: Loss 2
Next Up: Game 1 of 2: New York Yankees (8-3)
Possible Matchup: D. Brazelton (1-0, 1.29 ERA)VS C. Pavano (1-1, 5.40 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Sunday; April 17, 2005
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Game 3 of 3

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	---	2	13	0
Boston Red Sox	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	-	---	4	9	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Boston's Catcher, Jason Varitek
Stat Line: 2/4, HR(3), RBI

Game 3 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
DH	F. McGriff	2/3		.241
SS	J. Lugo	2/4		.391
LF	A. Huff	1/2		.326
2B	R. Alomar	1/4	2B, CS	.275
RF	D. Bautista	1/4	RBI, K	.238
Game 3 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
L (1-1)	M. Hendrickson	3.0	K, 4ER, HR	2.33
	R. Bell	5.0	5K, 3 Hits	1.80

Game 3				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
C	J. Varitek	2/4	HR(3), RBI, 2K	.243
2B	M. Bellhorn	2/3	2B, R, K	.231
SS	E. Renteria	1/4	3B, RBI, R	.318
LF	M. Ramirez	1/4	RBI, 2K	.381
CF	J. Damon	0/3	RBI, SF	.295
Game 3				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
W (2-1)	C. Schilling	7.0	2K, 2ER	4.66
S (3)	K. Foulke	2.0	2K, 1 Hit	0.00

Notes

• Boston wins series, 2 games to Tampa Bay's 1.

Game Quotes

• "We screwed up. Mark (Hendrickson) had an off night and we couldn't lay good hits off Curt (Schilling). Boston is a very good team." -Tampa Bay's manager, Lou Pinella

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Red Sox	Winning Pitcher
Game 1	4	1	H. Nomo
Game 2 (10ING)	1	2	K. Foulke
Game 3	2	4	C. Schilling

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	8-3
Toronto Blue Jays	8-5
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-6
Baltimore Orioles	6-6
Boston Red Sox	5-6

Current Record: 6-6
Current Streak: Loss 2
Next Up: Game 1 of 2: New York Yankees (8-3)
Possible Matchup: D. Brazelton (1-0, 1.29 ERA)VS C. Pavano (1-1, 5.40 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Monday; April 18, 2005
Yankee Stadium
New York, NY
Game 1 of 2

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings (6)	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0010100	2	13	1
New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0010102	4	11	1

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
New York's Right Fielder, Gary Sheffield
Stat Line: 1/6, Walk-Off HR

Game 1 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
LF	A. Huff	4/5	BB	.375
CF	C. Crawford	2/6	2SB, 2R, K	.298
2B	R. Alomar	2/6	RBI, 2B	.283
SS	J. Lugo	1/5	2SH, SB, K	.372
UTIL	J. Gathright	2/3	CS	.667
Game 1 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
	D. Brazelton	8.0	9K, 3 Hits, 0ER	0.82
L (0-1)	J. Colome	2.0	2K, 3ER, HR, 2BB	7.20

Game 1				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
SS	D. Jeter	3/7	SB, 2R	.360
3B	A. Rodriguez	2/4	RBI, 2BB, K	.245
DH	J. Giambi	2/6	RBI, 2K	.356
RF	G. Sheffield	1/6	GW HR(1), 3RBI, 3K	.208
LF	H. Matsui	0/6	4K	.372
Game 1				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
	C. Pavano	8.0	4K, 6 Hits	3.00
W (1-1)	T. Gordon	1.1	1 Hit	4.15

Notes

• New York first baseman, Tony Womack, injured his elbow and will be out at least 27 days.
• Devil Ray's skpper, Lou Pinella, was ejected in the 14th.
• Tampa Bay had a chance to end it in the 13th, but Lou Pinella elected to intentionally walk Gary Sheffield and Alex Rodriguez and have Giambi hit. Giambi hit an RBI sending Sheffield home for a run.

Game Quotes

• "I just saw the pitch I wanted and swung away. It was a game winner as soon as it hit my bat." -Yankee's outfielder, Gary Sheffield

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Yankees	Winning Pitcher
Game 1 (15ING)	2	4	T. Gordon
Game 2

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	9-3
Toronto Blue Jays	9-5
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-7
Baltimore Orioles	6-7
Boston Red Sox	5-7

Current Record: 6-7
Current Streak: Loss 3
Next Up: Game 2 of 2: New York Yankees (9-3)
Possible Matchup: C. Fossum (1-0, 1.98 ERA)VS M. Mussina (1-0, 4.22 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Monday; April 18, 2005
Yankee Stadium
New York, NY
Game 1 of 2

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings (6)	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0010100	2	13	1
New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0010102	4	11	1

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
New York's Right Fielder, Gary Sheffield
Stat Line: 1/6, Walk-Off HR

Game 1 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
LF	A. Huff	4/5	BB	.375
CF	C. Crawford	2/6	2SB, 2R, K	.298
2B	R. Alomar	2/6	RBI, 2B	.283
SS	J. Lugo	1/5	2SH, SB, K	.372
UTIL	J. Gathright	2/3	CS	.667
Game 1 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
	D. Brazelton	8.0	9K, 3 Hits, 0ER	0.82
L (0-1)	J. Colome	2.0	2K, 3ER, HR, 2BB	7.20

Game 1				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
SS	D. Jeter	3/7	SB, 2R	.360
3B	A. Rodriguez	2/4	RBI, 2BB, K	.245
DH	J. Giambi	2/6	RBI, 2K	.356
RF	G. Sheffield	1/6	GW HR(1), 3RBI, 3K	.208
LF	H. Matsui	0/6	4K	.372
Game 1				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
	C. Pavano	8.0	4K, 6 Hits	3.00
W (1-1)	T. Gordon	1.1	1 Hit	4.15

Notes

• New York first baseman, Tony Womack, injured his elbow and will be out at least 27 days.
• Devil Ray's skpper, Lou Pinella, was ejected in the 14th.
• Tampa Bay had a chance to end it in the 13th, but Lou Pinella elected to intentionally walk Gary Sheffield and Alex Rodriguez and have Giambi hit. Giambi hit an RBI sending Sheffield home for a run.

Game Quotes

• "I just saw the pitch I wanted and swung away. It was a game winner as soon as it hit my bat." -Yankee's outfielder, Gary Sheffield

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Yankees	Winning Pitcher
Game 1 (15ING)	2	4	T. Gordon
Game 2

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	9-3
Toronto Blue Jays	9-5
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	6-7
Baltimore Orioles	6-7
Boston Red Sox	5-7

Current Record: 6-7
Current Streak: Loss 3
Next Up: Game 2 of 2: New York Yankees (9-3)
Possible Matchup: C. Fossum (1-0, 1.98 ERA)VS M. Mussina (1-0, 4.22 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Tuesday; April 19, 2005
Yankee Stadium
New York, NY
Game 2 of 2

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings (6)	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	2	1	0	2	0	3	0	0	---	8	16	1
New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	---	3	7	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Tampa Bay's 3rd Baseman, Aubrey Huff
Stat Line: 3/5, 2HR, 3RBI, 3R

Game 2 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
3B	A. Huff	3/5	2HR(3), 3RBI, 3R	.396
DH	F. McGriff	3/5	2RBI, 2R, 2B	.278
SS	A. Gonzalez	2/3	RBI, 2B	.176
CF	C. Crawford	2/5	SB, R	.306
LF	R. Baldelli	0/5	3K	.250
Game 2 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
W (2-0)	C. Fossum	6.1	3K, 2ER, 5 Hits	2.25
	T. Harper	1.2	K, ER	5.23

Game 2				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
LF	H. Matsui	2/4	2RBI, K	.383
SS	D. Jeter	2/4	2-3B, 2R	.370
C	J. Posada	2/4	R	.271
1B	C. Smallenberg	1/4	RBI, 3B	.259
3B	A. Rodriguez	0/4	3K	.226
Game 2				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
L (1-1)	M. Mussina	6.1	4K, 6ER, 12 Hits	5.80
	B. Groom	2.2	2K, 2ER	5.40

Notes

• Devil Ray's 2nd baseman, Roberto Alomar, did not play.
• Shortstop, Julio Lugo of the Devil Rays, was injured in the 7th and did not return. He will, however, play in their next game.

Game Quotes

• "I was in the zone. I zeroed in the pitch and found my rythm." -Devil Ray's 3rd Baseman, Aubrey Huff

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Yankees	Winning Pitcher
Game 1 (15ING)	2	4	T. Gordon
Game 2	8	3	C. Fossum

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	9-4
Toronto Blue Jays	9-6
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	7-7
Baltimore Orioles	6-7
Boston Red Sox	6-8

Current Record: 7-7
Current Streak: Won 1
Next Up: Game 1 of 2: Texas Rangers (4-11)
Possible Matchup: H. Nomo (1-0, 1.50 ERA)VS K. Rogers (0-2, 4.24 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Tuesday; April 19, 2005
Yankee Stadium
New York, NY
Game 2 of 2

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings (6)	R	H	E
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	2	1	0	2	0	3	0	0	---	8	16	1
New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	---	3	7	0

EA Sport's Player of the Game:
Tampa Bay's 3rd Baseman, Aubrey Huff
Stat Line: 3/5, 2HR, 3RBI, 3R

Game 2 Batting		H/AB		Season AVG
3B	A. Huff	3/5	2HR(3), 3RBI, 3R	.396
DH	F. McGriff	3/5	2RBI, 2R, 2B	.278
SS	A. Gonzalez	2/3	RBI, 2B	.176
CF	C. Crawford	2/5	SB, R	.306
LF	R. Baldelli	0/5	3K	.250
Game 2 Pitching		IP		Season ERA
W (2-0)	C. Fossum	6.1	3K, 2ER, 5 Hits	2.25
	T. Harper	1.2	K, ER	5.23

Game 2				Season
Batting		H/AB		AVG
LF	H. Matsui	2/4	2RBI, K	.383
SS	D. Jeter	2/4	2-3B, 2R	.370
C	J. Posada	2/4	R	.271
1B	C. Smallenberg	1/4	RBI, 3B	.259
3B	A. Rodriguez	0/4	3K	.226
Game 2				Season
Pitching		IP		ERA
L (1-1)	M. Mussina	6.1	4K, 6ER, 12 Hits	5.80
	B. Groom	2.2	2K, 2ER	5.40

Notes

• Devil Ray's 2nd baseman, Roberto Alomar, did not play.
• Shortstop, Julio Lugo of the Devil Rays, was injured in the 7th and did not return. He will, however, play in their next game.

Game Quotes

• "I was in the zone. I zeroed in the pitch and found my rythm." -Devil Ray's 3rd Baseman, Aubrey Huff

Series Recap	Devil Rays	Yankees	Winning Pitcher
Game 1 (15ING)	2	4	T. Gordon
Game 2	8	3	C. Fossum

American League East	Record
New York Yankees	9-4
Toronto Blue Jays	9-6
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	7-7
Baltimore Orioles	6-7
Boston Red Sox	6-8

Current Record: 7-7
Current Streak: Won 1
Next Up: Game 1 of 2: Texas Rangers (4-11)
Possible Matchup: H. Nomo (1-0, 1.50 ERA)VS K. Rogers (0-2, 4.24 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Rays Welcome 2 New Ball Players After Two Trades

Tuesday; April 19, 2004

Tampa Bay, FL

With 5, somewhat successful series under Tampa Bay's belt, the Devil Rays sent four players packing and welcome two new players in trades with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the New York Mets.

The first sends a disgruntled pitcher, Jorge Sosa, and third baseman, Alex Gonzalez to the Angels for an unhappy second baseman, Chone Figgins.



Sosa was unhappy with his contract and struggling to find playing time after dismal performances in three apperances. He has posted a 0-2 record with an 18.00 ERA. Sosa will be used mainly as a reliever in the bullpen.

Gonzalez is hitting poorly - a huge liability offensively. He will come off the bench for the Angels and does fairly well on defense.

Tampa Bay receives a very good contact hitter in Figgins who is also very versatile.

The second trade with the Mets sends first baseman, Josh Phelps and AAA pitcher, Denny Neagle to the Mets and in return, the Devil Rays get outfielder, Mike Cameron.



Phelps, a 26 year old with a bright future, will come off the bench until the Mets skipper decides to start him over Andres Galarraga. Phelps hit a sub par, .120 average with just 3 RBI's.

The deal is pretty much a bad contract for bad contract. Neagle is earning 10.2 million this year and is in the last year of his contract. Cameron earns 6.5 million with 2 years on his contract. The Mets were discussing a buy out of the injury prone 32 year old.

Although Phelps', Neagle's, and Gonzalez's presence in Tampa Bay were short lived, having been signed in the recent off-season, the team's outlook looks bright and ready for a successful season.

In other news, pitcher, Jimmy Haynes from AAA ball, has been called up to play for the Devil Rays. Also, first baseman, Travis Lee, has been benched for the time being.

The Front Office did not release their batting order, however they did announce that their starting lineup will be as follows:

1B, Aubrey Huff
2B, Roberto Alomar
SS, Julio Lugo
3B, Chone Figgins
RF, Danny Bautista
CF, Mike Cameron
LF, Carl Crawford
DH, Fred McGriff

Both Figgins and Cameron will not make their debut in their series opener against the Rangers, but will play in the second and final game of that series.

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Owner Mode (MVP 2005)

Rays Welcome 2 New Ball Players After Two Trades

Tuesday; April 19, 2004

Tampa Bay, FL

With 5, somewhat successful series under Tampa Bay's belt, the Devil Rays sent four players packing and welcome two new players in trades with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the New York Mets.

The first sends a disgruntled pitcher, Jorge Sosa, and third baseman, Alex Gonzalez to the Angels for an unhappy second baseman, Chone Figgins.



Sosa was unhappy with his contract and struggling to find playing time after dismal performances in three apperances. He has posted a 0-2 record with an 18.00 ERA. Sosa will be used mainly as a reliever in the bullpen.

Gonzalez is hitting poorly - a huge liability offensively. He will come off the bench for the Angels and does fairly well on defense.

Tampa Bay receives a very good contact hitter in Figgins who is also very versatile.

The second trade with the Mets sends first baseman, Josh Phelps and AAA pitcher, Denny Neagle to the Mets and in return, the Devil Rays get outfielder, Mike Cameron.



Phelps, a 26 year old with a bright future, will come off the bench until the Mets skipper decides to start him over Andres Galarraga. Phelps hit a sub par, .120 average with just 3 RBI's.

The deal is pretty much a bad contract for bad contract. Neagle is earning 10.2 million this year and is in the last year of his contract. Cameron earns 6.5 million with 2 years on his contract. The Mets were discussing a buy out of the injury prone 32 year old.

Although Phelps', Neagle's, and Gonzalez's presence in Tampa Bay were short lived, having been signed in the recent off-season, the team's outlook looks bright and ready for a successful season.

In other news, pitcher, Jimmy Haynes from AAA ball, has been called up to play for the Devil Rays. Also, first baseman, Travis Lee, has been benched for the time being.

The Front Office did not release their batting order, however they did announce that their starting lineup will be as follows:

1B, Aubrey Huff
2B, Roberto Alomar
SS, Julio Lugo
3B, Chone Figgins
RF, Danny Bautista
CF, Mike Cameron
LF, Carl Crawford
DH, Fred McGriff

Both Figgins and Cameron will not make their debut in their series opener against the Rangers, but will play in the second and final game of that series.