Tracking the Preaux Career of Scott Dohmann

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One of the more pleasant surprises for the Rays last season was the performance of Scott Dohmann, likely the least popular player acquired during the off-season, many questioned the usage of a 40-man roster spot on the 29 year old with a career ERA well over 5. In fact the common terminology uttered when Dohmann's name popped up became "D'oh!" 31 appearances for the team later that sound byte became the theme for a Dohmann strikeout. Shockingly Dohmann posted a career low ERA and a VORP of 8.7; third highest amongst pitchers behind Scott Kazmir and James Shields. The rest of the story By R.J. Anderson Section: Opinion

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ST. PETERSBURG – RH Grant Balfour admitted to feeling the pressure. With all except one spot in the Tampa Bay bullpen remaining, Balfour was in a one-on-one, mano-a-mano battle with Scott Dohmann. Until Thursday, Balfour had the upper hand, at least during spring training. His previous three outings drew the praises of Rays manager Joe Maddon. Balfour continued his hot streak, retiring the first four of the first five Cleveland hitters Thursday in Winter Haven. A single and three straight walks later may have earned Balfour his walking papers. “I don’t know where that came from,” Balfour said. “Maybe I started thinking too much. I’m annoyed with myself. I don’t know if that makes any difference with who’s on the team or what.” The Rays also picked up left-handed hitting outfielder Nathan Haynes on waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It didn’t help the pitcher in direct competition with Balfour followed and performed to perfection. Dohmann got the final out with the bases loaded and worked a perfect inning. The rest of the story