Fashion statement of the day
3B Evan Longoria showed up with about 10 additional pounds of muscle (up to 225), a new national TV commercial for Gillette and an even longer version of his mullet-style haircut. "He looks strong. He looks very strong," manager Joe Maddon said. "It might be the hairdo. I don't know. And he's a young gun right now, too, don't forget."
Music man
LHP J.P. Howell decided the clubhouse was too quiet, so he bought a sound system that will hook up to his iPod. And that means it's going to get loud given the reliever's preferences for hip-hop and rap. "Kind of ghetto, kind of gangstaa — with two a's — and maybe some hardcore," Howell said. "It's been quiet. It's weird; not my flavor; not anyone's flavor. We didn't get to the post doing that."
Quote of the day
"Good location. Great aim. And good velocity, too."
LHP David Price, on his "performance" providing a urine sample for Thursday's drug test
Prank of the day — revenge edition
RHP Wade Davis flipped the script early Thursday, replacing the tape RHP Kyle Farnsworth put on the carpet between their lockers with his own, "warning" Farnsworth to stay on his side. "He came and talked to me," Davis said. "We're all good." Said Farnsworth: "Kind of funny."
List of the day: Tall order
RHP Jeff Niemann, right, doesn't stand out quite as much given the collection of tall pitchers in camp. "We've got some talent," he said. "We could run out a starting five."
PitcherHt.Wt.
Jeff Niemann6-9260
Adam Russell6-8255
Dane De La Rosa6-6245
David Price6-6225
Brian Baker6-5190
Chris Bootcheck6-5210
Wade Davis6-5220
Who is this Ray?
He would have played at the University of Miami if he hadn't signed to play pro ball. His favorite book is The Autobiography of Malcolm X. He has been traded twice.
The dish
Today's workout for pitchers and catchers starts at 9:30 at the Charlotte Sports Park (2300 El Jobean Road) and lasts 2½-3 hours. Admission and parking are free. Driving time from the bay area is 1½-2 hours. Suggested route: I-75 South to Toledo Blade Road, go west 6½ miles to El Jobean Road (SR 776), go right 2 miles, stadium complex is on left. For more information: (941) 235-5025.
Heads-up
Pitchers scheduled for their second bullpen sessions today include: David Price, James Shields, Kyle Farnsworth and Joel Peralta.
Who is this Ray answer: RHP Chris Archer
Marc Topkin, Times staff writer
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