This is a discussion on Rays Get Some Help within the Tampa Bay Rays forum at Strike 3 Forums; Rays acquired RHP Chad Bradford from the Orioles in exchange for a player to be ...

love_that_reefer · **Rays Get Some Help -** 08-07-2008, 05:05 PM

Rays acquired RHP Chad Bradford from the Orioles in exchange for a player to be named.
Bradford's strikeout rate has collapsed this year, but he has a 2.45 ERA despite a .279 average against that's well above his previous career mark of .260. The important thing is that the hits he is giving up remain mostly singles. He's a nice addition to the Tampa Bay pen. It will be interesting to see who goes to make room for him. Stashing Al Reyes back on the DL until Sept. 1 would be ideal. The Rays probably don't want to designate Jason Hammel for assignment.

I like this move. Bradford is from the same division and knows the East's hitters. Plus like the article says, he has just a 2.45 while giving up mostly singles. Coming into a winning environment could help him a lot compared to playing for nothing in Baltimore. Rays still need a bat but this move helps.

cjkalt · **Re: Rays Get Some Help -** 08-07-2008, 07:34 PM

Not bad at all, he could be good situational righty for a A-Rod or Bay, smart pickup Rays.