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Moore does appear destined to be in the rotation one way or the other, though. 3. Can Fernando Rodney find his old magic? Rodney was an intriguing offseason acquisition. The Rays have been successful finding relievers over the past four seasons -- such...
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Manuel, the guru for Jim Thome, is considered one of the best of his time. "Charlie made you believe you're a good hitter," Manto said. "I may not have been a very good hitter, but he made me think I was. And Joe Maddon has such an even temper. He...
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brad Ziegler hands the ball to manager Kirk Gibson (L) as he is removed from the game against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning in Game 2 of their MLB National League Divisional League Series baseball playoff... View Photo »
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Of course we overcame a lot of adversity in a baseball sense this year to get to this particular moment ... It was a validation of the Rays way of doing things.
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Topkin writes that Desmond Jennings and Evan Longoria are already penciled into the one and three spots, but Joe is having a hard time with the two spot. He is debating between Ben Zobrist, BJ Upton, and Luke Scott, who is being considered based on his...
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There’s no question about it. Bud, maybe you have a bunch of little plastic “baseball people” mixed in with your soldiers and cowboys and Indians, but, real people, the managers, fans, and even umpires favor instant replay. Managers like Tampa’s Joe...
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Tampa Bay has done it the right way, with a homegrown team that's great fun to watch, led by stars like third baseman Evan Longoria and pitcher David Price. The club has a general manager, Andrew Friedman, and a manager, Joe Maddon, who are among the...
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Tampa Bay Rays Ben Zobrist gets a high five from manager Joe Maddon (R) after hitting a two run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, in this... View Photo »
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It was a huge success this year, and anybody that wants to argue otherwise, please come by. I'd be happy to engage in that discussion
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While I'm sure there will be other coaches checking the lineup card to ensure this doesn't happen, how great would it be if it did? And, you can't say that it's never happened. On May 17, 2009, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon mistakenly put Evan...
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I feel he could be an All-Star at second base or right field if he could settle into either role. I know manager Joe Maddon likes to use Zobrist as a utility player, but couldn't his offense erupt if he could settle in on defense? Zobrist has always...
About Joe Maddon
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Joseph John Maddon (born February 8, 1954 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania) is the current manager of the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball, having been appointed to that position on November 15, 2005. He previously served as interim manager of the Anaheim Angels in both 1996 and 1999, and was a long-time bench coach for the team. Full Article
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon gestures during a season wrap-up news conference, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays lost to the Texas Rangers in baseball's American League division series.
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 04: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays makes a pitching change against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 04: Sean Rodriguez #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted at the dugout by manager Joe Maddon after scoring in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St Petersburg,...
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 04: Manager Joe Maddon walks out to the mound in the seventh inning while taking on the Texas Rangers in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St Petersburg, Florida.
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ST. PETERSBURG - OCTOBER 04: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays congratules Sean Rodriguez #1 after he scored against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 04: Sean Rodriguez #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted at the dugout by manager Joe Maddon and teammates after Rodriguez scores on a play at the plate on a double by Matt Joyce #20 in the second inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Four of the American...
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 03: Desmond Jennings #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted at the dugout by his manager Joe Maddon after Jennings hits a solo home run in the eighth inning against Mike Adams #37 of the Texas Rangers in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Tropicana...
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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 03: Desmond Jennings #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays heads back to the dugout and celebrates with (L) manager Joe Maddon and Johnny Damon #22 after Jennings hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against Colby Lewis #48 of the Texas Rangers in Game Three of the American...
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Tampa Bay Rays hitter Desmond Jennings (R) is congratulated by Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon (C) after his solo home run against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of Game 3 in their MLB American League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Petersburg, Florida October 3, 2011...
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Tampa Bay Rays' manager Joe Maddon (R) and Texas Rangers' manager Ron Washington meet at home plate before the start of Game 3 in their MLB American League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 3, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, right, relieves pitcher Brandon Gomes after pitching for a half an inning against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning, during Game 3 of baseball's American League division series, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in St.Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon gestures for a second pitching change in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers, during Game 3 of baseball's American League division series Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon leaves a news conference in advance of Monday's Game 3 of baseball's American League division series against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon responds to a question during a news conference in advance of Game 3 of baseball's American League division series, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays play the Texas Rangers on Monday.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon (L) congratulates B.J. Upton (C) after he was walked in to score by Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland with bench coach Dave Martinez at right in the first inning during Game 2 of their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs at Rangers...
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon (L) slaps hands with player B.J. Upton after their team defeated the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, September 30, 2011.
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: (2nd R) Kelly Shoppach #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted at the steps of the dugout along with Johnny Damon #22 after Shoppach hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning off pitcher C.J. Wilson #36 of the Texas Rangers during Game One of the American League...
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Manager Joe Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during player introductions before taking on the Texas Rangers during Game One of the American League Division Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 30, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: (C) Kelly Shoppach #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted at his dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the in the third inning off pitcher C.J. Wilson #36 of the Texas Rangers during Game One of the American League Division Series at Rangers Ballpark in...
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Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon (C) is congratulated by Rays manager Joe Maddon (L) and bench coach Dave Martinez (R) after he hit a two-run home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers during Game 1 of their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs at Rangers Ballpark...
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Johnny Damon #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted at the dugout by manager Joe Maddon (L) after Damon hits a two-run home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers during Game One of the American League Division Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington...
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon left, and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Wade Davis celebrate their 9-0 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of baseball's American League division series playoffs Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon (70) watches batting practice before Game 1 of baseball's American League division series playoffs against the Texas Rangers Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon smiles when asked about his pitching staff during a baseball news conference for the AL division series, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rays and Texas Rangers are scheduled play in Game 1 on Friday. Maddon has not decided who will...
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon ponders a reporter's question during a baseball news conference for the AL division series, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rays and Texas Rangers are a scheduled play in Game 1 on Friday.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon gestures during a season wrap-up news conference, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays lost to the Texas Rangers in baseball's American League division series.
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