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Maddon's got a new ride
Calling it a bit of a "new-contract present" to himself, Rays manager Joe Maddon on Wednesday showed off his new ride - a 1956 Chevy BelAir.
Maddon bought the car in Arizona, had it restored and updated, and delivered to the Charlotte Sports Park. It has air-conditioning, so he said you'll see him driving it around Tampa and St. Petersburg once the season starts. ... Read more
Opening Day sold out
The Rays have sold out their April 6 opener vs. the Yankees.
The team said only scattered single tickets remain.
It is believed to be the third earliest they have done so.
"It's nice to know, it's heartening that we sold out Opening Day in February,'' principal owner Stuart Sternberg said. "Thank God for the 29th.''
Live from Port Charlotte: Team photo day
The Rays were here early at Charlotte Sports Park, all smiles and ready to get their photos taken.
Manager Joe Maddon said there would be an abbreviated workout today, planning to keep them off their feet in the long week. There will still be live batting practice sessions, with LHP David Price, RHP James Shields and RHP Wade Davis (along with RHP Fernando Rodney) set to throw beginning at 10:35. The workout should end around 11:40 a.m. ... Read more
Maddon: Moore injury "not a concern," Scott to miss first 3-4 exhibitions
Rays manager Joe Maddon continued to reiterate LHP Matt Moore's abdominen strain is not a concern, they're just being overcautious with him.
"It's an over-conservative thing we're doing right now," Maddon said. "I really believe the next day or two, he should be fine."
Maddon also said DH/1B Luke Scott (shoulder) will not play in the first 3-4 exhibition games, as he continues to recover from surgery.
"The priority with a guy like him is to be ready April 6," Maddon said. ... Read more
Sternberg: "Pretty certain" Tampa Bay area can be viable long term
Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg spoke somewhat optimistically about the future of the franchise during his appearance at spring training today.
Sternberg said he was pleased with the work of Chuck Sykes and the Tampa Bay Partnership to increase the level of conversation about the stadium situation, though he would like there to be more, and said he was "pretty certain" the team can succeed long-term in the Tampa Bay market. ... Read more
Moore likely to miss second scheduled live BP session
Rays lefthander Matt Moore (lower abdominal strain) is feeling better, but not enough to where he will throw today, and admits he'll likely miss his second scheduled live batting practice session Wednesday.
Moore said if he does throw Wednesday, it'll be to play catch.
"It's (frustrating)," Moore said. "But, at the same time, I'm happy my arm is healthy and my legs are feeling good. It's a little hiccup that will be cleared up, not sure how much time, but hopefully it's not any more than it needs to be." ... Read more
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