That was the September that the Yankees seemed to be trotting out guys like Royce Ring, Dustin Moseley, Chad Gaudin and Jonathan Albaladejo with regularity, seeming to take their foot off the gas pedal while the Rays rolled to the American League East...

In January, he held his "Sweet Swingin' Baseball Camp" at North Brandon Little League, where he played as a youngster. Joyce's camp offered coaching in myriad areas on the diamond, utilizing the help of former Rays reliever Grant Balfour, now with...

Training Town: Clearwater, Fla. Park: Bright House Field. First Workout: Feb. 19/24. He's Here: RHP Jonathan Papelbon, RHP Chad Qualls, LHP Dontrelle Willis, 1B Jim Thome, INF Ty Wigginton, OF Laynce Nix, OF Juan Pierre, OF Scott Podsednik, RHP Joel...

"They are getting to see faces up close that they normally see on TV." Joyce brought a handful of big-leaguers with him, including Grant Balfour, the former Rays pitcher who's now a reliever for the Oakland A's, and Jonathan Albaladejo, who will be in...

Bichette Jr. (a compensation pick when Vazquez became a free agent). Mid-level prospects as starters, both Clippard and McCutchen were traded away and converted to relievers. They’ve each found success — especially Clippard — in that relief role. ...

Morse, Danny Espinosa, Wilson Ramos, eventually Bryce Harper) and a solid bullpen. Part of that bullpen is setup man Tyler Clippard, who's been one of the game's best relievers since the Nats moved him to the bullpen full-time in 2009. Clippard, 27 in...