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Matthew Scott Garza (born November 26, 1983 in Selma, California) is a Mexican-American right-handed starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.pick of the first round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft. He attended Washington Union High School and Fresno State. Garza pitched for the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays team that clinched its first World Series berth in franchise history after years of failure. Garza was named the 2008 ALCS MVP for his efforts in the series. Entering 2006, Garza was ranked as the Minnesota Twins seventh-best prospect by Baseball America.




Wednesday One Liners Including The Iowa Cubs Showing Up The Chicago Cubs

By: Cubbies Crib

23May2012

Mar. 16, 2012; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) looks on during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at HoHoKam Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE The Chicago Cubs problems continued on Tuesda...

Why Wait to Trade?

By: Cubbies Crib

23May2012

May 19, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster (46) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-US PRESSWIRE May is not typically the time when...

Cubs Rumors: Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza and Bryan LaHair

By: Call to the Pen

23May2012

The Chicago Cubs face several tough decisions this summer.  While the Cubs are expected to trade veteran starting pitcher Ryan Dempster, Chicago will also have to decide what it’s going to do with its younger talent; Matt Garza and Bryan LaHair. B...

Wrap-Up: Chicago Cubs Vs Houston Astros (5/22/2012)

By: Cubbies Crib

22May2012

  May 17, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum (right) walks back to the dugout after talking with home plate umpire Gerry Davis during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Je...

Blue Jays Rumors: Matt Garza and Zack Greinke

By: Call to the Pen

21May2012

The Toronto Blue Jays could be a major player come trade deadline time, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  The Blue Jays have a bevy of prospects and Rosenthal believes Toronto could be in on Matt Garza of the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brew...

Chooch is Going to Make the All Star Team: Phillies Pour It On Late in 9-2 Victory

By: That Balls Outta Here

17May2012

Chooch hit a go ahead home run in the top of the eighth to give the chance to hang on for dear life to a one run lead before a bunch of random dudes got some hits off some other random dudes and made this one a laugher.

Oh No, Garza. Not The Yips

By: Bullpen Brian

17May2012

Some call it the ‘yips’. Golfers call it the ‘shanks’. Baseball players simply refer to it as ‘The Thing’. Whatever you call it, Matt Garza is suffering from it—his inability to make the simplest of fielding throws. Another pitc...

Bullpen Sputters In Loss to Phillies

By: Cubbies Crib

17May2012

  Being a Cubs fan is a tough gig. Some games you have it, some games you don’t. And then there are some games where your favorite baseball team gives up grand slams in the top of the 9th, which makes you want to go drink an entire of R...

Does Trading Kevin Youkilis For Joe Blanton Make Sense?

By: BoSox Injection

16May2012

Does Trading Kevin Youkilis For Joe Blanton Make Sense? - BoSox Injection - BoSox Injection - A Boston Red Sox Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Chicago Cubs Rumors: Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza, Anthony Rizzo and Alfonso Soriano

By: Call to the Pen

16May2012

The Chicago Cubs are more likely to trade starting pitcher Ryan Dempster if they sign rotation-mate Matt Garza to a long-term extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  Rosenthal added that the Cubs aren’t looking to call up top prospect Ant...

Wild Game in Milwaukee, Cubs Lose in Extras

By: Cubbies Crib

12May2012

May 11, 2012; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielderWild Game in Milwaukee, Cubs Lose in Extras - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - A Chicago Cubs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Friday Morning One-Liners While Drinking The Cubbie Kool-Aid

By: Cubbies Crib

11May2012

Apr 24, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair (6) celebrates with pitcher Matt Garza (middle) after hitting the game tying home run in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Davi...

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