Daily Archives: July 31, 2010

Whether You Are A Swinger or a Looker, We've Got a Deal For You

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jason Hanselman

The trade deadline came to town, drank all our beer, left a smell on our couch, and left without saying good bye like some “friend” that all of your loved ones wish you stopped talking to years ago.  This is … Continue reading →

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Immediate Trade Deadline Reaction

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jason Collette

Keep in mind, sometimes deals trickle in after the deadline that had to pass through the front office and such, but it appears that Chad Qualls is the only acquisition for the Rays at this deadline. The good news, that … Continue reading →

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Balfour Has to STFD

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jason Collette

The Chad Qualls deal was needed anyhow, but the news today that Grant Balfour will be out the next 4-6 weeks with an intercostal strain is not good no matter how one wants to paint it. Balfour has been tremendous … Continue reading →

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Rays Acquire Qualls

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jason Collette

Late last night, the Rays acquired Chad Qualls for a player to be named later and assumed all of the remaining $1.6m of his salary. It is too bad that Qualls does not still play for the Astros as maybe … Continue reading →

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