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Based on that, I would say he’s a good guy. I’m sorry if you disagree. I was really trying to let by-gones be by-gones with you… but this is ridiculous. I have specifically said I have no idea about BJ Upton. I have also said that being a good guy has...
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Upton followed his monster 2007 with a good (.354 wOBA, 118 wRC+), but disappointing 2008, given the new baseline he’d established the year prior. Upton’s OBP was still monstrous (.383, after .386 in 2007), but his power mysteriously vanished, and his...
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 04: Outfielder B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays talks with homeplate umpire Greg Gibson #53 after he is called out on strikes against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field... View Photo »
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Twins gm terry ryan told adam kilgore of wash post span and revere aren't going anywhere. Bj upton remains #nats CF possibility.
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I’m not a huge fan of paying for unproven players, but Jennings is 25 with an extensive minor league track record. Even during his terrible September, he managed two homers and six stolen bases, which reveals a high floor. Maybe he takes the career...
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And having such high expectations, along with a two-year-old ballpark that would be the envy of many college and minor-league teams, has attracted local celebrities such Tampa Bay Rays David Price and B.J. Upton. There’s only one element missing, which...
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His 6.3 UZR (Ultimate Zone Rating) since taking over as the Phightins’ full-time center fielder in 2008, is good but not great, placing behind guys like Michael Bourn, B.J. Upton and Chris Young. If Victorino, looking towards a possible free-agency pay...
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 04: Outfielder B.J. Upton (L) and infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays watch their team against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St. Petersburg,... View Photo »
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After that, the only names that will be on the market that are even worth mentioning are Michael Bourn, B.J. Upton, Marlon Byrd and Grady Sizemore. Unless Sizemore puts together a normal, healthy season (which is unlikely), Victorino will be the best...
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But it's going to be interesting putting the group together on a nightly basis." Listening to him now, it sounds as if the biggest question is at No. 2. LF D esmond Jennings and 3B Evan Longoria seem set at Nos. 1 and 3, respectively, but in between is...
About B.J. Upton
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Melvin Emmanuel "B. J." Upton (born August 21, 1984 in Norfolk, Virginia) is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays. Full Article
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 04: Outfielder B.J. Upton (L) and infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays watch their team against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder B.J. Upton (L) and teammate Evan Longoria look on from the dugout in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 4 in their MLB American League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 4, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (L) reacts after a called third strike to end the seventh inning as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli goes to the dugout in Game 4 in their MLB American League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 4, 2011.
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 04: Oufielder B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays attempts a bunt against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 04: B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St Petersburg, Florida.
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 03: B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after being thrown out trying to steal by Ian Kinsler #5 of the Texas Rangers during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 3, 2011 in St Petersburg, Florida.
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Tampa Bay Rays baserunner B.J. Upton is tagged out trying to steal second base by Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler in the eighth inning of Game 3 in their MLB American League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 3, 2011.
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 03: B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after being caught stealing in the eighth inning as Ian Kinsler #5 of the Texas Rangers applies the tag in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 3, 2011 in St Petersburg,...
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 03: Outfielder B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays fouls off a pitch against the Texas Rangers during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 3, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Tampa Bay Rays hitter Evan Longoria (C) celebrates with teammates B.J. Upton (L) and Desmond Jennings (R) after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers during Game 2 of their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, October...
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon (L) congratulates B.J. Upton (C) after he was walked in to score by Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland with bench coach Dave Martinez at right in the first inning during Game 2 of their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs at Rangers...
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton, right, is caught stealing third base by Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) during the fifth inning at Game 2 of baseball's American League division series playoffs, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (2) heads to first as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli (25) runs for a ball that rolls foul during the second inning at Game 2 of baseball's American League division series playoffs, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder B.J. Upton, right, celebrates scoring off a bases-loaded walk from teammate Kelly Shoppach against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's American League division series playoffs, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Shortstop Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers misplays a ground ball hit by Johnny Damon #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays resulting in a RBI base hit in the ninth inning allowing B.J. Upton #2 to score during Game One of the American League Division Series at Rangers...
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Tampa Bay Rays' Dan Johnson (24) hugs B.J. Upton, right, after hitting a ninth-inning home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Cory Wade during a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin (R) looks away as Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (C) and Johnny Damon greet Matt Joyce (20) after Joyce's three-run homer during the seventh inning of an American League MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, September 27, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (L) steals third base under the tag of New York Yankees' Eric Chavez during the first inning of their American League MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida September 26, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton swings on a third-inning, two-run double off New York Yankees starting pitcher Hector Noesi during a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton, right, slides into third with a stolen base as New York Yankees third baseman Eric Chavez fields an off-target throw during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Outfielders Desmond Jennings #8, B.J. Upton #2 and Brandon Guyer #30 of the Tampa Bay Rays listen to the National Anthem just before the start of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Outfielder B.J. Upton #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the game at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria (C) and B.J. Upton (R) greet Johnny Damon (L) at the plate after scoring on Damon's three-run homer off Toronto Blue Jays' Ricky Romero during the eighth inning of an American League MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, September 24, 2011. The Rays...
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero (L) tags out Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (R) after he was caught in a rundown off first base during the fifth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida September 24, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (R) argues with umpire Ed Hickox after he was called out stealing second base during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Florida September 23, 2011. Upton was ejected for arguing.
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 04: Outfielder B.J. Upton (L) and infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays watch their team against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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