Carl Crawford

Carl, in a happier time. Carl Crawford, Tampa Ray, Hit for power, raised the bar, Stole the bases, then one day, Took a lead one step too far. Carl Crawford, playing hard, His whole career, one great move up, Flashing leather! Going yard! And never tethered by a cup. Carl Crawford,Tampa's prince, Three time all-star, no one's fool. Made this planet watch and wince. A Ray with nuts, ground into gruel.Read Full Story

I always enjoy looking at the transactions column in early September. Given that teams are allowed to go beyond the usual 25-man roster, it’s always interesting to see how it plays out. Which contenders will add a few spare parts for the stretch run? Which hot prospects will get a look? Among the latter, Tampa outfielder Desmond Jennings got the call and just made his major league debut. With the Rays still battling the Yankees for first, he may not see regular action, but he is definitely...Read Full Story

Click here to buy! You are bidding on: 2004 Leaf Certified Materials CARL CRAWFORD. MIRROR BLACK. Card #34 and Serial Numbered 1/1. ONLY CARD OF ITS KIND. TRUE ONE OF ONE!! Book Value: $700.00-$1000.00 (So scarce, it is seldom priced and not in book.) Card comes penny sleeve, top loader, and sealed team bag. You will receive the exact card shown, please see photo to judge condition. Payment due three days after auction ends. Payment by PayPal Only please. Add $2.00 Shipping and packaging...Read Full Story

photo credit: Stefano A Carl Crawford and the Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t agree on anything apparently, so they’ve halted their contract talks.  This is supposed to mean that a new deal will have to wait until after the season.  The Rays don’t comment on contract negotiations, but if they can’t get this thing done then you have to wonder: A.  If Carl and Tampa can’t come to an agreement–who can’t along with who?  There’s some kind of tension there.  I know Carl’s a great player and the Rays...Read Full Story

Some call it a "background check." Some call it a "backdoor investigation." Saturday, the Beantown Brownshirts were tap-dancing like Fred Wilpon at a $100 talent show over a report that they paid secret agents to hydrofrack Carl Crawford, scouring every pimple of the former Devil Ray for a tattoo or skin piercing, a vein of Charlie Sheen, before the Boston owners' insectlike pincers would sign the check that transformed Crawford into Redsock sainthood. We know it's true, because they deny it...Read Full Story