Tonight begins a 4-game series with the 3rd place Rays. The Sux have an off day - time to make up ground on them and put distance with the Rays. Right now we have a game & a half lead over Tampa while trailing the Sux by 1. CC will take the mound tonight-Didi & Clint have been hot but Gary needs to get his act together both at the plate & behind it. Don't know if it's that sophomore jinx or he isn't focusing; possibly that arm injury never completely healed. Not making any excuses but we need to straighten him out. There is so much at stake - and after thought Monday is the trade deadline - will Cash make a deal for a starting pitcher: Sonny Gray maybe - A's have been scouting our AA players so who knows. Justin Verlander but he carries too much salary - doubt the Tiggers would just make the swap Verlander for Ellsbury. Any thoughts
