Garza's arm still busy
J.T.Turner, from St. Petersburg, decked out in Rays gear as he waits in line to get an autograph from Rays pitcher Matt Garza at the Old Northeast Jewelers on 4th Street N. at 12 Avenue in St. Petersburg. Turner waited about 35-40 minutes before getting up close with Garza, the Rays starting pitcher in Wednesday evening's 1-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. [Dirk Shadd, Times]
Rays pitcher Matt Garza returns a freshly signed baseball to a fan while signing autographs at Old Northeast Jewelers. [Dirk Shadd, Times]
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Posted by: Hugh Culverhouse | August 28, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Delmon Young did the organization the biggest favor in the wordl by revealing himself to be a punk last year.
They never woudl have even considered trading him otherwise...and never would have secured one of the best right-handed arms in MLB.
Who knew. The Tampa Bay fan base should be thanking that stiff for going all ugly on Joe Maddon.
The Rays migth not even be in the chase right now if he didn't.
Posted by: Mitch | August 28, 2008 at 07:33 PM
If Matt is at his best he is our best pitcher. He has the best stuff controlls his pitch count and commands his pitches.
Posted by: Sandro | August 28, 2008 at 06:41 PM
That's a great autograpgh to get. This guy will throw a no-hitter. Just wait and see. I just hope he is still a Ray.
Posted by: Dave | August 28, 2008 at 05:32 PM