As Spring Training is coming to a close and the regular season is just a few short weeks away, the Tampa Bay Rays have some bright spots that are definitely needed if they are going to make a post season run in 2010.
The emergence of Desmond Jennings and Matt Joyce has to make Rays fans smile. Both of these rookies will platoon right field and both have performed very well in the Spring.
Jennings totes a .600 average in five plate appearances. Although this is limited action, his hits have been solid and because of his past success at all minor league levels in previous years it appears that this is not a fluke.
Joyce, who was the biggest question mark heading into the spring because of his lack of commitment and work-ethic issues, has arguably been the nicest surprise. He has a .417 avera ...
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Tampa Bay Rays: Glimmering with Hope During Spring Ball
Posted: 15th March 2010 by Jonathan Slotter in MLBComments Off on Tampa Bay Rays: Glimmering with Hope During Spring Ball