Jeff Niemann News

ST. PETERSBURG The Rays could take a break from talking about their struggles to replicate their 2008 feats Wednesday night.

Hurry up and be efficient, k thx much. View full size photo uploaded May 8, 2009 The whole scenario in which David Price would go to Durham for six weeks and work on a few things like pitch efficiency and expanding his arsenal is not going as planned.

Hey does anyone remember that Patrick Schuster kid?A You know the Florida high school pitcher whose consecutive no-hitter streak ended at four thanks to Townie's live blog jinx ? Well Sunday young Patrick Schuster - following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Wade Boggs , Cal Ripken, Jr.

Flashback of the day For manager Joe Maddon , who grew up a Cardinals fan, Monday's trip to St.

Despite the first inning in today's game, Mitch Talbot is still good at baseball.

Published: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 3:49 p.m. The Grapefruit League opening day starter for the Tampa Bay Rays is ... LH Carlos Hernandez.

With nothing left to prove in the minors, the giant Jeff Niemann remains a solid prospect for the Rays.