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What about that Zimmer bear?
No one around the Rays on Wednesday seemed quite sure what to make of the Don Zimmer bear that will be a giveaway at the June 29 game. Most of all, Zimmer, the 81-year-old senior adviser.
"What can I say?,'' he said, looking over a photo. "There it is. Wait till my kids see this.’’
Zimmer did say he'd ask for a couple dozen to give the grandkids, but otherwise ..... ... Read more
Howell, Rodney catch Maddon's eye
The Rays went through the second day of pitcher/catcher workouts with an impressive display of arms in the bullpen, as David Price, Matt Moore, James Shields and Wade Davis all threw.
The two pitchers who caught the eye of manager Joe Maddon were relievers J.P. Howell and Fernando Rodney.
Howell looked sharper, stronger and more confident than last season, when he was coming back from shoulder surgery. Rodney, a free agent acquisition, could play a key role in the pen. ... Read more
Giveaways include Zimmer bear, Longo figurine
The Rays released the full scheduled of promotional items for this season, including the Don Zimmer bear and Evan Longoria walkoff figurine. ... Read more
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Promo schedule coming out today
The Rays are officially announcing the schedule of promotional giveaways today.
Here are some of the highlights, from Sunday's Times: ... Read more
Live from Port Charlotte: Day 2
The Rays head out on the field at 9:30 today for the second day of pitcher/catcher workouts.
Among those scheduled to throw their first bullpen sessions of the spring are three key starters - James Shields, David Price and Matt Moore. Those sessions will start about 10:10.
Though the first full-squad workout isn't until Sunday, most of the position players have already reported, with only Ben Zobrist and Carlos Pena missing among the regulars.
Gallery: First day of spring workouts
Here's a gallery of photos from the first day of workouts at Rays' spring training today in Port Charlotte.
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Longoria dating Playboy model Jaime Edmondson
Here's another example that Rays 3B Evan Longoria really is living the dream:
In addition to the fame and fortune he has from playing baseball for a living, Longoria confirmed Tuesday he is dating model Jaime Edmondson, who was Playboy magazine's Miss January 2010. ... Read more
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