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Lost in Thursday's loss was the encouraging performance of LHP Scott Kazmir, which manager Joe Maddon said could be even more significant if the Rays have more games to play next week. "He did his job superbly," Maddon said. "If we continue and move on to the next round, that game could really catapult him into the World Series and a great performance there." Kazmir's biggest problem had been fastball command. But Maddon gave him some interesting advice, encouraging him to throw his slider and changeup more often, and all three pitches ended up being more effective as he allowed just two hits over six shutout innings.

St. Petersburg Times

Joe Madden, Scott Kazmir, AP Joe Madden, Scott Kazmir, AP

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October 18, 2008  12:06 PM ET
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<rings cow bell>

October 18, 2008  12:48 PM ET
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I'll give him some advice too: pretend to be unable to pitch, 'cause the Philly bats is gonna get you sucka!

<twirls cheesesteak>

October 18, 2008  10:46 PM ET
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I'll give him some advice too: pretend to be unable to pitch, 'cause the Philly bats is gonna get you sucka!<twirls cheesesteak>

You mean Howard is gonna strike out even more?!?!?!?!

 
October 18, 2008  11:37 PM ET
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You mean Howard is gonna strike out even more?!?!?!?!

The Phillies 1-7 in their lineup is frightening, I wouldn't want to pitch to them. Howard led the league in a.) strikeouts b.) home runs and c.) RBIs, look past the meaningless batting avg. and see the forest for the trees my friend!

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