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Joe Maddon, MAN, Tampa Bay Rays
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Rays | Maddon not expected to make changes to coaching staff
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:24:59 -0700
The Tampa Tribune's Marc Lancaster reports that Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon plans to sit down with his coaching staff after the season, but doesn't anticipate making any changes.
Rays | Maddon signs contract extension
Tue, 26 May 2009 04:34:09 -0700
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon signed a three-year contract extension Monday, May 25, that runs through the 2012 season. "This is where I belong. This is where I want to be," Maddon said. "I really have to use the word love when I talk about this organization, and I really see this as just the beginning. For me, it's a no-brainer. I really want to stay here, and I'm really grateful to get that opportunity."
Rays | Maddon fined
Thu, 21 May 2009 10:20:23 -0700
Joe Smith and Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, report Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was fined $500 for his actions in inciting a bench-clearing brawl with the Cleveland Indians.
Rays | Maddon agrees to extension
Wed, 20 May 2009 13:23:20 -0700
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension Wednesday, May 20. The official announcement is expected to come within the next few days. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Rays | Burrell working out at first base
Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:46:10 -0700
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays DH Pat Burrell received some extended work at first base Friday, March 27. Manager Joe Maddon said he and Burrell, who played 58 games at the position during the 2000 season, had discussed the idea during the offseason.
Rays | Maddon likes Joyce
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:29:56 -0700
Tony Fabrizio, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon has been impressed with the ability of OF Matt Joyce this spring. "I want to see more of Matt," Maddon said. "I think he looks exceptional at the plate right now. I'm really becoming enamored with his swing, actually." Joyce will start in center field against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, March 26.
Rays | Price sent down to limit innings
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:01:34 -0700
Tony Fabrizio, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Rays sent SP David Price down to the minors Wednesday, March 25, in an effort to monitor the number of innings he throws this season, according to manager Joe Maddon. Price is expected to be brought up to the team at some point in the 2009 season.
Rays | Niemann still being considered
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:47:54 -0700
The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said the team hasn't made up their mind on the No. 5 spot in the rotation, and SP Jeff Niemann is still being considered.
Rays | Upton likely to miss opener
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:11:21 -0700
Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton (hand) is likely to miss the start of the season, according to manager Joe Maddon.
Rays | Izzy may see save chances
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:19:22 -0700
The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said the team will be cautious with CL Troy Percival early in the season and may give RP Jason Isringhausen some save chances.
Rays | Percival update
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:49:13 -0700
The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Troy Percival (back) was really sharp Sunday, March 15, according to manager Joe Maddon. Percival said he felt great and "took the next step" in his recovery from offseason back surgery in getting his fastball down in the zone. He estimated he topped out at 90-93 mph, but was focused on his mechanics.
Rays | Percival noticed flaw with Izzy
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:29:07 -0700
Derrick Goold, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Troy Percival said he noticed a flaw in RP Jason Isringhausen's mechanics last season when he was with the St. Louis Cardinals. Percival said Isringhausen was pitching tentatively, as though he was trying to protect something. Isringhausen will likely make his spring debut in a few weeks, according to manager Joe Maddon.
Rays | Upton takes batting practice
Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:28:11 -0800
Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton (shoulder) took pregame batting practice Saturday, March 7 and looked fluid, according to Tony Fabrizio of The Tampa Tribune. Manager Joe Maddon said he is still on pace to return by the season opener or early in the regular season.
Rays | Davis could be sent to minor league camp soon
Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:20:45 -0800
Tampa Bay Rays SP Wade Davis will start Sunday, March 8, against the Boston Red Sox, according to Tony Fabrizio of The Tampa Tribune. Manager Joe Maddon said it will probably be his last start of the spring and that he will likely join the minor league camp soon.
Rays | Maddon tells Bartlett to cut down on fly balls
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:12:14 -0800
The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon has preached to SS Jason Bartlett to cut down on the amount of fly balls he hits. Bartlett has responded with several line drives this spring, including three hits Tuesday, March 3, to bump his average to .636.
Rays | Pena likely to start Friday
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:36:18 -0800
According to The St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said the tentative plan is for 1B Carlos Pena (abdomen), who is coming off abdominal surgery in January, to start Friday at the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rays | Crawford likely to hit in No. 2 spot
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:18:09 -0800
Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford will likely hit in the No. 2 spot this season, according to manager Joe Maddon. Crawford was hitting second in Spring Training for the second straight day Thursday, Feb. 26.
Rays | Iwamura may be dropped from leadoff spot
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:18:03 -0800
Tony Fabrizio, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura may be moved from the leadoff spot in the lineup this season. OF B.J. Upton may be moved up in the order as a result, according to manager Joe Maddon.
Rays | Izzy impresses Monday
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:42:01 -0800
Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Jason Isringhausen looked good during his workout Monday, Feb. 23, according to manager Joe Maddon. Isringhausen threw all of his pitches during the 35-pitch session.
Rays | Pena likely won't play Wednesday
Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:35:38 -0800
The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena (abdomen), who is recovering from Jan. 8 abdominal muscle surgery, won't play Wednesday, Feb. 25, but manager Joe Maddon said "he's not going to be much further down the road."
Rays | Percival still the closer
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:16:09 -0800
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon still considers CL Troy Percival (back) the team's closer but acknowledges they will have to wait to see how he recovers from back surgery and how often he'll be available.
Rays | Percival may not be ready on Opening Day
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:22:32 -0800
According to The St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Rays CL Troy Percival (back) was recovering well from back surgery, but manager Joe Maddon admitted he may not be ready at the start of the regular season.
Phillies | To start with pinch-hitter in Game 5
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:24:58 -0700
Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies will send a pinch-hitter to the plate when Game 5 of the World Series resumes Wednesday, Oct. 29, according to manager Charlie Manuel. However, OF Geoff Jenkins, OF Matt Stairs or 3B Greg Dobbs might not hit if Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon elects to bring in a left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen to replace RP Grant Balfour.
Rays | Give players option of Tuesday workout
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:31:58 -0700
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon gave his players the option of working out Tuesday, Oct. 28, but many of the players are not expected to take the offer.
Rays | Ailing Floyd removed from series roster
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:09:56 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Tampa Bay Rays removed DH Cliff Floyd (shoulder) from their World Series roster prior to Game 4 on Sunday night, Oct. 26. Floyd had appeared in just one World Series contest, Game 2, and was hitting just .222 in his seven postseason starts. "Yesterday it was hurting, and to the point it was difficult to sleep," said manager Joe Maddon about Floyd's shoulder.
Rays | Maddon expected to win AL Manager of the Year
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:48:54 -0700
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon is expected to be named the American League Manager of the Year for the 2008 season.
Rays | Maddon wins Chuck Tanner Award
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:41:59 -0700
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon received the Chuck Tanner Award, which is given to the manager that best exemplifies Chuck Tanner's managing and leadership qualities.
Rays | Guillen congratulates team in clubhouse
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:11:36 -0700
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen stopped by the Tampa Bay Rays' clubhouse to wish them well after they eliminated the White Sox. "I appreciate that very much," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.
Rays | Maddon thinks beaning was intentional
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:17:58 -0700
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon thinks the pitch Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Johnson hit Rays SS Jason Bartlett with was intentional.
Rays | Maddon wins 205th game Friday
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:23:21 -0700
Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon won his 205th game Friday, Aug. 22, tying Larry Rothschild's team record.
Rays | Maddon ejected
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:31:40 -0700
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was ejected Tuesday, Aug. 19, after Rays OF B.J. Upton was tagged out for allegedly turning the wrong way at first base. Replays showed Upton, who hit a high chopper to Angels 1B Mark Teixeira, contorted his body to avoid a potential tag by SP Ervin Santana, who was covering first. However, it did not appear Upton turned toward second before being tagged out.
Rays | Maddon surprised with Teixeira deal
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:05:09 -0700
Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon is surprised that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded for 1B Mark Teixeira. "I am [surprised at the Angels making a big deal]," Maddon said. "They've never been one to part with youth. And so this is a bit of a radical departure from the past."
Rays | Team extends losing streak, drops out of first place Sunday
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:12:53 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Tampa Bay Rays lost their season-worst seventh consecutive game Sunday, July 13, and fell from first place in the AL East. "I hate what just happened this week, but we're sitting in a very good spot," said manager Joe Maddon.
Rays | Maddon expects to meet with umpiring crew
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:49:59 -0700
Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said he expects to meet with the umpiring crew before the team's game against the Boston Red Sox Monday, June 30, because of the previous altercations between the two teams.
Rays | Hamstring could limit Percival
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:30:43 -0700
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays CL Troy Percival (hamstring) could be limited due to a recurring hamstring problem. It most likely will not result in a return trip to the disabled list, but manager Joe Maddon said it will be a day-to-day situation. When Percival is unable to go, Maddon will rotate the closing duties among the team's other relievers.
Rays | Maddon ejected from game Wednesday
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:46:34 -0700
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was ejected from the team's game Wednesday, June 11, for arguing balls and strikes. Maddon has been ejected eight times as the manger of the Rays, and four of those times, the Rays were playing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Rays | Pena had meeting with manager
Fri, 09 May 2008 07:46:18 -0700
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena, who struck out eight times in nine at-bats before the game Thursday, May 8, had a closed-door meeting with manager Joe Maddon.
Rays | Maddon ejected in seventh inning Tuesday
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:25:29 -0700
According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was ejected in the seventh inning Tuesday, April 8, by third base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt for arguing a call at third base.
Rays | Fast fact: Team loaded with youth
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:24:26 -0700
According to The Associated Press, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon's 25-man roster included 16 players in their first Opening Day with Tampa Bay, including six who weren't in the lineup for the 2007 opener.
Rays | Kazmir Update
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:44:10 -0700
Updating previous reports, Rays.MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Scott Kazmir (elbow) threw long toss Tuesday, March 25, and will take the day off Wednesday. Manager Joe Maddon said they will try to move him to 120 feet by the end of the week and on the mound next week.
Rays | Bogar named as quality assurance coach
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:55:46 -0800
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports former major leaguer Tim Bogar was hired as an additional "quality assurance" coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. He will compile advance scouting information, work pregame with players on bunting and baserunning and spend the games in the stands analyzing the team's play. Bogar is charged with keeping the Rays "ahead of our own mistakes," manager Joe Maddon said.
Devil Rays | Maddon's contract options exercised
Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:11:12 -0700
Confirming previous reports, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have exercised the 2008 and 2009 contract options on manager Joe Maddon, according to USAToday.com.
Devil Rays | Maddon to get extension
Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:32:28 -0700
Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays are expected to pick up the two-year option on manager Joe Maddon's contract, which will keep him in Tampa until 2009.
Devil Rays | Maddon ejected
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:21:56 -0700
The Tampa Tribune's Marc Lancaster reports home-plate umpire Ted Barrett tossed Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon in the bottom of the seventh inning June 17 against the Colorado Rockies. Maddon disputed what he and RP Jay Witasick believed should have been a checked swing for strike three on a full count to Rockies 1B Todd Helton. Instead, third-base umpire Angel Hernandez said Helton didn't go around.
Devil Rays | Changes could be coming to the rotation
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:20:53 -0700
Bill Chastain, of TampaBay.DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon has discussed making changes to the starting rotation, however, nothing has been decided yet. "We've given three months of the season to really try and evaluate the situation," Maddon said. "And again, we are having conversations about possibly doing something else, and again it is in the conversational stage, and we'll see. But it's difficult. We've had some difficult things in the different starting spots and we're trying to work through all of this, trying to make the right decisions."
Devil Rays | Virus still affecting team
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:43:51 -0700
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are hopeful a virus with flulike symptoms which has affected much of the roster over the past couple weeks is winding down, according to the Associated Press. Manager Joe Maddon said "everyone is pretty much okay," although he admitted after the game he thought he might be coming down with the illness.
Devil Rays | New lineup used Tuesday
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:37:34 -0700
Bill Chastain, of TampaBay.DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon used OF Carl Crawford in the leadoff spot, followed by IF Ben Zobrist, OF Rocco Baldelli and IF Ty Wigginton in a new batting order Tuesday, March 20. "I just kind of like the way this feels," Maddon said. "But, primarily, it's based on what I've seen the last part of last season and the first part of this camp. And now we're just trying to get the offense going with a little different philosophy. You're going to see this for a while. I want to see it all the way through and see where it takes us. I'd like to see [this lineup] go through Opening Day." Maddon had been planning to use Baldelli and Crawford together in the lineup but said by splitting them up, it allows Crawford more options as the leadoff hitter.
Devil Rays | Navarro's season could be over
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:02:08 -0700
Bill Chastain, of DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays C Dioner Navarro (personal) might not return to the team before the season ends. Navarro's 1-year-old son has been undergoing a series of medical tests this week and is scheduled for more tests Friday, Sept. 29. "I'll be surprised if he comes back," said manager Joe Maddon.
Devil Rays | Navarro out until at least Thursday
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:24:08 -0700
The Tampa Tribune's Carter Gaddis reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays C Dioner Navarro did not accompany the team to Boston for the Sept. 26 game against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Joe Maddon said Navarro must attend to a personal, family matter. He is expected to rejoin the team in Cleveland for the Indians series, which begins Sept. 28.
Devil Rays | Manager, pitching coach ejected
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:14:10 -0700
The Tampa Tribune's Carter Gaddis reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitching coach Mike Butcher and manager Joe Maddon, upset about first-inning calls by home-plate umpire Alfonso Marquez, engaged in heated arguments with Marquez and crew chief Larry Young and were ejected from the Sept. 25 game against the New York Yankees.
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