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AUGUST 26, 2008

How might Rays manager Joe Maddon use the controversial calls that have gone against the Rays to motivate his team?

How soon will third baseman Evan Longoria be back in the lineup? Will top prospect David Price be among the players called up by the Rays next week?

Times beat writer Marc Topkin discusses these topics and more in the latest edition of our 'Rays Report' audio slide show.

(Dan Wheeler, left, celebrates with Carlos Pena after the Rays' 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.)

Posted by Times Editor at 2:22:17 pm on August 26, 2008 in

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