Once the fog cleared from the greater Port Charlotte area, likely opening day starter Alex Cobb got the opportunity to throw live batting practice, along with Nathan Karns and flame throwers Jose Dominguez and Jhan Martinez among others. Karns, one of the candidates for the number five starter’s job, will get the ball in the spring opener against the Orioles, Thursday.
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Rays Spring Training Update, Day Seven; Cash Sets Rotation For the First Three Spring Games, Etc
Despite the wet fields following a night of heavy rain, the Rays were back at things Sunday for the second full-squad workout, and the second day of live batting practice. Bulleted highlights from the seventh day of camp follow
Rays Spring Training Update, Day Six; Cash’s Speech, Longo Collides, Belisario Breaks
The Tampa Bay Rays held their first full squad workout in Port Charlotte, Saturday. The workout was open to the public, and an estimated 1,100+ fans showed up to get a look at the overhauled roster.
Rays Spring Training Update, Day Four
After a brief rain delay, thanks to a passing cold front, the Tampa Bay Rays got to work on the fourth day of Spring Training. Eugenio Velez reported to camp, so only Boog Powell and Alex Colome (visa delay) have yet to arrive with the first full workout looming Saturday.
Highlights From Spring Training, Stadium Hypotheticals
The third day of Spring Training is in the books. RHP Roland Belisario, non-roster INF Juan Francisco and OF Joey Butler arrived at camp Wednesday, bringing the total number of arrivals to 59 out of the 63 players on the spring roster. Alex Colome — who has been delayed by visa issues in the Dominican Republic, Jeff Butler, Boog Powell and Eugenio Velez have yet to arrive, though the first full workout is not until Saturday.