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Of Spring Training and Other Random Bits of Ephemera (Part Two)

Thanks for being patient, dear readers. Here’s part two of the piece we started yesterday. The Infield As we noted before (http://tampabayrays.co/?p=5410), the addition of Kelly Johnson tends to stabilize things a bit, giving Joe Maddon more flexibility with his lineup by allowing Ben Zobrist the opportunity to play in right-field regularly. I’d expect Kelly …

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Hot-Stove: Of Slim Pickings in the DH/OF Market

Marc Topkin noted that the Rays, “Still need a DH. Maybe another outfielder. Conceivably both,” and “The DH spot is wide open, and a free agent seems likely, though the money, of course, will be a factor as the payroll is already in the $55 million range (plus incentives) and thus unlikely to go much higher.” …

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