David Price Rumors & News

Losing David Price is a big blow to the Rays. But even though Price is an ace-caliber pitcher, losing him won't cripple the Rays by any stretch. The Rays' rotation is still very talented without him, and while no replacement options are quite up to his level, it's unbelievable how many quality choices they have. At the end of the day, the Rays decided to go with Jake Odorizzi to start in Price's spot on Monday in what will be his Rays debut (and third MLB start). Alex Cobb believes dorizzi's mentality is perfect for a pitcher replacing Price. "I think he's that guy," Cobb said. "Som...

My apologies for the lack of a thread yesterday. SB Nation was still experiencing technical difficulties, and I was unable to access the site. Hopefully things will be smoother from here on out. Triple-A Durham Bulls (26-17) The Bulls won by a 3-2 victory. Alex Colome might not have gotten the call to replace David Price, but he had a very strong outing yesterday that can only improve his standing with the big league club. Colome went six innings, giving up two runs on two solo shots in the fourth and fifth innings. He struck out eight batters, walked none, and surrendered seven hits. ...

With David Price going to the 15-day DL and missing his next three starts, the Rays called up Alex Torres from Durham. As expected, Torres pitched in relief last night, coming into the game in the ninth inning. You know, the ninth inning in which Fernando Rodney blew the save and gave up the go-ahead run in the Rays 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. So let’s observe what options we have for Price’s spot in the rotation: (All stats courtesy of Durham Bulls) 1) Jake Odorizzi- First and foremost, they’re on the same pitching schedule. Odorizzi is 4-0 in eight starts with a 3.83 ERA. In each of ...

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price looks out of the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Price went on the disabled list Thursday for stiffness in his arm. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price looks out of the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Price went on the disabled list Thursday for stiffness in his arm. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price delivers to a Boston Red Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

The first injury of a major league career, to a pitcher whose confidence has to be slightly battered and bruised after starting the season 1-4 with a 5.24 ERA, following a year where his success was heralded with AL Cy Young honors -- rough. It was confusing initially, as it wasn't clear exactly what was wrong with David Price. With the Red Sox up 1-0 via a walk and two singles, David Ortiz drilled an RBI single past Evan Longoria, when suddenly Joe Maddon, Ron Porterfield and Jim Hickey were making their way towards the mound. After a moment or two of discussion, Price left the game...

At the time I wrote this, it was believed that Price will miss at least one start with his triceps injury. Since he's on the same schedule as Price, Odorizzi could get the call. Triple-A Durham Bulls (25-15) ***Featured game of the day*** A relentless Bulls lineup tacked on just enough insurance in their 10-7 win over Rochester. On the night of David Price's injury with call-up speculation starting to swirl, Jake Odorizzi struggled. He struck out six in 5.1 innings and only walked two, but for the second start this season, he served up three home runs. Six of the seven home runs he...