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Joe Maddon

Rays manager

Rays manager

Joe Maddon

Joe Maddon is the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays and a two-time American League Manager of the Year. A former minor-league catcher, he worked in the Angels' organization for 31 years before the Rays named him their manager before the 2006 season. In 2008, Maddon led the Rays to their first division title, playoff wins and World Series appearance. He was honored as Manager of the Year following the 2008 and 2011 seasons. He won a World Series as the Angels' bench coach in 2002. Recognizable by his thick-rimmed glasses and outgoing personality, he has earned a reputation as a players' manager, wine connoisseur, cycling enthusiast and avid reader.



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  1. Ever-changing lineups necessary to Rays' Maddon

    03/02/13 The Heater By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist

    Rightfield is a riddle. Left is a mystery. Second base is a free-for-all.

    Who's on first?

    Everybody, that's who.

  2. Tom Jones' Two Cents: Christmas gifts for Tampa Bay sports figures

    12/24/12 The Heater By Tom Jones, Time Staff Writer

    Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun. Many dream of a white Christmas. And some little boys and girls want only their two front teeth.

  3. Rays say still working on deals after adding Yunel Escobar

    12/05/12 The Heater By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer

    NASHVILLE — Even if the Rays don't do anything else before the winter meetings end today, they still will have had a successful trip.

  4. Tampa Bay Rays tender contracts to all but outfielder Ben Francisco

    11/30/12 The Heater By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer

    ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays opted to keep Ryan Roberts as part of their infield mix and Burke Badenhop in their bullpen, but they declined to tender a contract to outfielder Ben Francisco by Friday's midnight deadline.

  5. Rays' Joe Maddon doesn't worry about Toronto Blue Jays' moves

    11/17/12 The Heater By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer

    Joe Maddon has been chilling out in California recently, which has worked out even better given the Jill Kelley circus playing out near his Tampa house.

  6. David Price's Cy Young Award joins short list of Tampa Bay honors

    11/14/12 The Heater By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer

    Rays ace David Price picked up one of the greatest honors in sports on Wednesday, winning the American League Cy Young Award, handed out annually to the league's best pitcher.