http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/06/rays-sign-outfielder-jason-bourgeois-to-minors-deal/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:55:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/06/rays-sign-outfielder-jason-bourgeois-to-minors-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-408883 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:40:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=270701#comment-408883 I know where he came from, and I understand he was kind of a “fan favorite” down your way, but I think “decent defensive replacement” might be a little much. I saw him live throw a ball with all his strength from the right field wall that bounced four times before it got to second. He throws like he has a wet noodle for an arm. His range was good, but his ball routes were a little shaky. He does have great speed, as you mentioned.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/06/rays-sign-outfielder-jason-bourgeois-to-minors-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-408673 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:48:37 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=270701#comment-408673 Great field, great speed, not much hit. A decent defensive replacement for one of those lumbering big-hitting outfielders in the late innings and a great pinch runner. Sort of a poor man’s Michael Bourn. He may catch on.

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