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Evan Longoria: Jaime Edmondson Gives Rays 3B Early Start on MVP Year
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria has made a name for himself as one of the best players in the game. He has shined on the field since making his debut in 2008. Now, he is making quite a name for himself off the field as well...
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Rays Sign Chris Gimenez
The Rays signed catcher Chris Gimenez to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training, according to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune...
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DJ Kitty's Debut: The Rays Reveal New Cat Mascot
No need to adjust your monitors, folks. That really was a cowbell-wearing, hip-hop kitty stalking the front offices of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday...
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Tampa Bay Rays: Joe Maddon Extended, and What He Means to the Team
On Tuesday, Mark Tompkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported on Twitter that Rays manager Joe Maddon had been given a three-year contract extension, which will keep him as the Tampa Bay skipper through the 2015 season...
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2012 MLB Prospect Watch: Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee
Just four years ago, Hak-Ju Lee was signed out of South Korea for $1.15 million by the Chicago Cubs as an 17 year-old high school senior in 2008. Cubs' scouts believed that had Lee been in the amateur draft, he would have been a first round pick...
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Rays to Extend Joe Maddon
The Rays have agreed to a three-year contract extension with manager Joe Maddon and an announcement is expected tomorrow, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets...
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Joe Maddon: 5 Things You May Not Know About Tampa Bay Rays Manager
Ever since the Rays' magical season back in 2008, it became clear that skipper Joe Maddon was someone special. Since taking over the Rays' head coaching spot in 2006, Maddon has emerged as one of baseball's best managers...
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Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking Down the Top 5 Prospects in the Rays' Farm System
Even after graduating top prospects like Evan Longoria, David Price, Jeremy Hellickson, Desmond Jennings and Wade Davis, among others, in the last four years, the Tampa Bay Rays still boast one of the best farm systems in baseball...
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Tampa Bay Rays: Five Catchers the Rays Could Trade for
With their signing of Jeff Keppinger, the Rays filled one of their two glaring holes at the time, shortstop and catcher. As it stands now, the only thing keeping Tampa Bay from fielding a very competitive, complete lineup is the catcher's spot...
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Rays' Organization Preview, Top 20 Prospects
The future success of every Major League team lies largely in its Minor League pipeline. With that in mind, MLB .com is looking at each team's farm system, from the Top 20 Prospects to those who are under the radar...
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2012 OPS Projections: Top 10 Third Basemen
My top 10 third basemen, by OPS: .943 – Evan Longoria (Rays) – 566 AB – .850 in 2011 .901 – Alex Rodriguez ( Yankees ) – 523 AB – .823 in 2011 ...
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Former Tampa Bay Devil Ray Danny Clyburn Killed in South Carolina Shooting
Outfielder Danny Clyburn came across as the strong, silent type during his brief time with the Devil Rays in 1999. Early Tuesday morning, according to police, he was shot to death following an argument in his South Carolina hometown...
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Tampa Bay Rays: Projecting the 2012 Rotation
Three of the last four seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays have unveiled a new top pitching prospect late in the season. Each season, they've dominated...
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Sean Rodriguez a Must-Follow on Twitter for Tampa Bay Rays Fans
Sean Rodriguez would be an early favorite for a Tampa Bay Rays Twitter rookie of the year, if such an award existed...
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Former Rays OF Clyburn Killed in Shooting
Former Rays OF Danny Clyburn was shot and killed after an argument early Tuesday, police in South Carolina said. According to the Herald newspaper, Clyburn, 37, was shot at about 2 a...
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The Rays Have “said Almost Nothing” About Their Stadium Situation? Really?
Yes, the Rays have said almost nothing about their stadium situation and how it puts them at a financial disadvantage. The have said almost nothing. Except, you know, for when they have...
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Rays Managing Ballpark Situation Well
It's impossible not to admire how the Tampa Bay Rays are handling their stadium situation. They've said almost nothing publicly, taking the high road and letting the politicians do the talking...
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Leaner Evan Longoria Focused on Playing All 162 Games for Tampa Bay Rays
Third baseman Evan Longoria looks a little different coming into camp this spring. After spending the past two offseasons bulking up in workouts, Longoria is 10 to 15 pounds leaner ...
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Justin Ruggiano Leaves Rays, Signs with Astros
One week after declining the option of remaining in the Rays ’ system Ruggiano has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Astros . Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster housecleaning is costing Triple-A Durham its best players...
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2012 MLB Preview: Matt Moore and the 12 Most Hyped Prospects in Tampa History
Every year we hear about the "can't miss" prospects for every Major League team. We've heard endless chatter about Stephen Strasburg, David Price, Buster Posey and numerous other players...
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Tampa Bay Rays: GM Blueprint on How to Keep James Shields Long-Term
The Tampa Bay Rays clearly have a true ace in James Shields. "Big-Game James" has proved himself as one of the elite pitchers in baseball, leading the Rays outstanding starting rotation with an excellent 2011 season...
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Rays Beat Jeff Niemann in Arbitration
The Rays beat Jeff Niemann in yesterday's arbitration hearing, so the right-hander will earn a salary of $2.7MM in 2012, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets. Niemann and his agents at Hendricks Sports had filed for $3...
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Casey Kotchman: Former Tampa Bay Rays First Baseman to Sign with Indians
Casey Kotchman is taking his talents to the Cleveland Indians . According to Jon Heyman of CBS , the former Tampa Bay Rays first baseman will be playing for the Indians in 2012...
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Jeff Niemann Had Arbitration Hearing
Rays right-hander Jeff Niemann had his arbitration hearing today, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported...
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Rays' Jeff Keppinger to Earn $1,525,000
TAMPA, Fla. -- Infielder Jeff Keppinger is guaranteed $1,525,000 as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays ...







