WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 vs. LH Cesar Ramos vs. RH Adam Warren First Pitch: 1:05 p.m. | Location: , Charlotte County, Fla. | TV: None | Radio: MLB.com Game No: 6 (3-1-1) | vs. AL: 2-1 | vs. NL: 1-0-1 | Home: 2-1 | Road: 1-0-1 Day 20 of | 26 Days Until Opening Day—Monday, March 31 vs. TOR (4:10 p.m.)

SLICE OF GRAPEFRUIT—The Rays have GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE CAL JR. COMING TO TOWN—Hall TODAY’S STARTING LINEUP won 3 straight games and, at 3-1, own the STANDINGS of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. will attend the 18 (S) 2B second-best record in the Grapefruit League Pittsburgh 5-1 .833 -- Rays-Pirates game at Charlotte Sports 8 (R) CF after Pittsburgh (5-1)…they lead the Grape- Tampa Bay 3-1 .750 1.0 Park on March 13 to sign his newest book, 3 (R) 3B fruit League with a 1.96 ERA (46-IP, 10-ER), Miami 4-2 .667 1.0 Squeeze Play, the fourth installment in 20 (L) DH and in the majors only Seattle (1.80) has a Minnesota 4-2 .667 1.0 the New York Times best-selling “Cal Rip- 24 Ryan Hanigan (R) C better ERA. ken Jr.’s All-Stars series” described as a 30 Vince Belnome (L) 1B 16 Jayson Nix (R) SS ÊÊ This is the Rays 17th spring training and sixth in Charlotte County… middle grade novel…the signing will be- 5 Brandon Guyer (R) LF today is the sixth of 29 games on the Grapefruit League slate and gin shortly after gates open at 11 a.m. 67 (R) RF fourth of 14 road games, plus a March 29 exhibition at Riverwalk 27 Cesar Ramos LHP Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., home of the Rays -A affiliate. FORTUNE FAVORS THE BALD—On ÊÊ Since making Charlotte Sports Park their home in 2009, the Rays March 16 before the Rays host the Red Rays In have sold out 20 of 82 home dates and have played to 84 percent Sox at Charlotte Sports Park at 1:05 p.m., Spring Training capacity, drawing a total of 469,029 (5,720 per game). the Rays will once again shave their heads W-L-T Home Att. 2014 3-1-1 14,794 ÊÊ Since becoming the Rays in 2008, the club is 96-80-16 (.545) in to raise funds and awareness for the Pe- 2013 15-17-2 90,935 Grapefruit League play and has won 15-plus games in 5 of 6 sea- diatric Cancer Foundation…it will be the 2012 10-16-6 87,916 sons, after having none in their first 10 springs as the Devil Rays. third straight year the team has partici- 2011 15-14-2 95,859 pated…for more information visit pcfcut- 2010 20-8-2 97,971 0—Errors committed by the Rays in their first 5 spring training games. foracure.org. 2009 15-16-1 103,255 2008 18-8-2 54,960 RAYS vs. YANKEES—Today is the first of 2 games between these AL East SIX YEARS AS THE RAYS—Since 2007 10-19-2 79,044 rivals…the Rays travel to Steinbrenner Field on Sunday…the Rays went 0-2 changing their name to the Rays in 2008, 2006 13-16-1 70,756 against the Yankees in the 2013 Grapefruit League season. the Rays are 550-423 (.565), second- 2005 13-16-0 61,261 2004 11-8-0 43,916 best record in the majors after the Yan- 2003 8-19-3 51,234 12-7—The Rays record vs. the Yankees in 2013, the best mark in club his- kees (564-408)…Tampa Bay is one of 2002 10-16-1 49,043 tory…Rays finished the season series with their first-ever sweep (3 or more four teams to reach the postseason four 2001 12-15-1 57,081 games) at , Sep 24-26, and won 8 of the final 10 games vs. times, along with the Phillies (four), Yan- 2000 14-17-0 67,089 New York…other numbers from the 2013 season series: kees (four) and Cardinals (four)…they 1999 14-14-1 59,230 ÊÊ 26-9 margin the Rays outhomered the Yankees, largest all-time vs. have five seasons of 90-plus wins in this 1998 12-18-0 66,781 New York in a season series, according to the Elias Sports Bureau… span, the only team to make that claim… Total 213-238-25 1,151,015 Evan Longoria himself 9 HR, matching the Yankees output for the the Rays and Rangers are the only teams season series, most of any player vs. NYY since TOR Jose Cruz Jr. with 90-plus wins in each of the past four seasons. (9) in 2001. ÊÊ Since 2008 the Rays have won six BBWAA awards, most in the majors ÊÊ 4 shutouts by Rays pitching, only the third team in the last 30 years over that span: (2008 and 2011 AL Manager of the Year), to do so vs. New York (1997 Blue Jays, 1990 A’s)…included were 2 (2012 AL Cy Young), Evan Longoria (2008 AL ROY), shutouts during the 3-game final series in New York, the first visit- (2011 AL ROY) and (2013 AL ROY). ing team to shut out the Yankees twice in one series since the 1999 Angels (May 11-13). STINGY STAFF RETURNS—In the six seasons since becoming the Rays ÊÊ 2.98 ERA (172.1-IP, 57-ER) was the lowest by any team vs. NYY (min. (2008-13) the Rays pitching staff leads the AL in ERA (3.74), runs allowed 10 games) since the 1997 Blue Jays (2.89). (3,911), opponents’ avg. (.242) and opponents’ OPS (.698)…the last AL ÊÊ .213 opp avg. was the lowest of any Yankees opponent since 1990 club to post an ERA this low over a six-year span was the 1987-92 A’s (3.72) when the A’s, Red Sox, White Sox were all lower. and Blue Jays (3.73)…no AL team has allowed so few runs over a six-year span since the 1975-80 Orioles (3,659) and Yankees (3,730). YESTERDAY—The Rays cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Red Sox at JetBlue Park…they recorded 16 hits, 6 of those for extra bases…they did INFIELD INTACT—The Rays opened spring training with all four of the in- all of their scoring in the first 5 innings, including a 3-run 2nd inning and a field starters from Opening Day 2013, all of them finalists 3-run 5th…LF David DeJesus roped a leadoff double in the 1st and an RBI last season: 1B James Loney, 2B Ben Zobrist, 3B Evan Longoria and triple in the 2nd…later in the 2nd, 1B James Loney hit a long 2-run home SS Yunel Escobar…on only two other occasions has the Rays Opening run to make it a 4-0 game…in the 5th, 2B hit a solo homer Day starting infield come to camp the following year: 1998-99 and 2008- and SS Yunel Escobar added a 2-run double…starter RH Chris Archer 09…Rays infielders committed only 36 errors, fewest in baseball, and only needed only 21 pitches (15 strikes) to total 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO in 3 more than the major league record of 33 by the 1999 Mets (1B John earning the victory…LH Mike Montgomery threw a scoreless 7th and 8th, Olerud, 2B Edgardo Alfonzo, 3B , SS Rey Ordoñez). while RH Mark Lowe, LH Jake McGee, RH Brad Boxberger, LH Enny Romero and LH Jeff Beliveau each worked a scoreless frame. EVAN EYES CARLOS & CARL—3B Evan Longoria enters 2014 within striking distance of a number of franchise records…his 162 HR are one shy COUNTDOWN TO OPENING DAY—Rays President Matt Silverman and of Carlos Peña’s club record…his 544 RBI are 48 shy of ’s RH Grant Balfour will be special guests on this tomorrow’s edition of the mark (592)…his 200 doubles are 15 shy of Crawford’s team record…his Countdown to Opening Day radio show on WDAE 620 AM and other sta- 373 extra-base hits are 51 shy of Crawford (424). tions on the Rays Radio Network…tomorrow’s show will be held at Hooters in Port Charlotte (1360 Tamiami Trail) from 7–8 p.m. and hosted by Rays SEASONED VETERANS—Of the 31 active with at least 400 radio broadcasters Dave Wills, Andy Freed and Neil Solondz. games played, Ryan Hanigan and Jose Molina rank 3rd and 5th, respec- tively, in career pct. …Hanigan has caught 36.3 pct. of ROLL CALL—So far, 62 of 64 players invited to camp have reported…RH would-be thieves (90 of 248), and Molina has caught 34.5 pct. (185 of 537). Juan Carlos Oviedo and INF Wilson Betemit are still dealing with visa is- ÊÊ Hanigan owns a career ’s ERA of 3.63, lowest of any active sues…only once in the previous 8 seasons (since 2006) have the Rays invit- catcher, and his .995 fielding pct. ranks 2nd to Chris Snyder (.998). ed more players—in 2013 they invited 66 due to the World Baseball Classic. ÊÊ Major league camp includes players coming from eight different TANDEM WITH TENURE—Now entering their ninth season together, Ex- countries—the U.S., Australia, Canada, Cuba, the D.R., Mexico, ecutive VP of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and Manager Joe South Korea and Venezuela—as well as Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Maddon are the longest-tenured GM/manager pairing in baseball.

PAYING IT FORWARD—Proceeds from the sale of single-game tickets to LISTEN ONLINE—Today is the second of 6 games with airing on MLB. the Rays-Twins game on Tuesday, March 11 at Charlotte Sports Park will be com…Neil Solondz is joined by former Rays Doug Waechter. donated to the Rays community partners in Charlotte County: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, the Charlotte County Family YMCA, Charlotte THE VITALS—For 1:05 games at Charlotte Sports Park, gates open at County Habitat for Humanity and the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition 11 a.m. …parking lots open at 10 a.m. and parking costs $10…prices for will be the recipients…representatives from each will throw out the ceremo- single-game tickets start at $10 and are available at the following locations: nial first pitch prior to the 1:05 p.m. game. raysbaseball.com, the Charlotte Sports Park and box offic- es, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Rays Tampa Store (400 N. Tampa St.). VIDEO ON A SILVER PLATTER—The Rays are now providing a daily post- game video feed of all 18 non-televised spring training games…this will CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK MEDIA INFORMATION include about two minutes of highlights plus two short interviews…video Pregame Media Schedule 1:05 Games 7:05 Games should be uploaded by 5:15 p.m. for day games, and by 10:15 p.m. for night Clubhouse opens to media 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. games…to receive email updates or for more information, contact Chris Rays stretch 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Tilley ([email protected] or 727-434-0497). Joe Maddon available 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Rays batting practice 10:15 a.m. 4:15 p.m. UPCOMING PROBABLES— Visitors batting practice 11:15 a.m. 5:15 p.m. Wed., March 5 vs. NYY, 1:05 p.m.. ÊÊ TB—LH Cesar Ramos (start), RH Grant Balfour, RH Joel Peralta, LH 2014 Rays Media Guides are available digitally on RaysPressbox.com Erik Bedard, RH Jake Odorizzi, RH Matt Andriese and MLBPressbox.com…see a member of the Communications staff to ÊÊ NYY—RH Adam Warren (start), RH Jim Miller, RH Robert Coello, request a hard copy. RH Yishinori Tateyama Parking is available to media on the grass directly behind the paved lots Thurs., March 6 at BAL, 1:05 p.m. of the main ballpark entrance...media parking is free to those with spring ÊÊ TB—LH David Price (start), RH , RH Josh Lueke training credentials...please see the Communications staff for a pass if ÊÊ BAL—TBA you plan to cover a large number of games. Fri., March 7 at TOR, 1:05 p.m. ÊÊ TB—RH (start), relievers TBA Media Workroom (in addition to the press box) is located at Charlotte ÊÊ TOR—RH Drew Hutchison (start), RH Todd Redmond, RH Esmil Sports Park on the first floor of the building located beyond the right field Rogers fence that houses the Rays clubhouse and executive offices.

TODAY’S RAYS STARTER—LH Cesar Ramos Media Dining is located behind the press box...the Rays serve a meal ÊÊ 2013 with Rays: 2-2, 4.14 ERA (67.1-IP, 31-ER) in 48 relief apps prior to all home games at Charlotte Sports Park at a cost of $8. Ê Ê 29-year-old is competing for the fifth rotation spot with RH Jeremy Daily Credentials must be requested at credentials.mlb.com at least 24 Hellickson injured…has made only 3 starts in 143 career appear- hours in advance…credentials can be picked up at the reception desk ances—one for the Rays on June 24, 2012 at PHI (Game 2 of DH) located in the entrance of the Rays Clubhouse Building until 3 hours and 2 for the Padres in 2009. before first pitch, after which point they must be picked up at Guest Ser- Ê Ê In 2013 spent his first full season in the majors…set career highs in vices near the box office. IP (67.1), (53) and games finished (25). ÊÊ Sixteen of his 47 apps were 2 innings or longer, 4th most in the AL RAYSPRESSBOX.COM & and most by any Rays reliever since J.P. Howell (23) in 2008. RaysPressbox.com is a private, media-only website that serves as a ÊÊ Began and finished the season well, but struggled in the middle… central location for all Rays media information. Content includes 2014 through May 15 (15 games) recorded a 2.87 ERA (15.2-IP, 5-ER)… Media Guide PDF files, press releases, game notes, statistics and other from May 18–July 31 (17 games) had a 5.60 ERA (27.1-IP, 17-ER)… gameday documents as well as daily audio and video clips. from Aug 1–end (16 games) posted a 3.33 ERA (24.1-IP, 9-ER). Username: media | Password: r@ys2014 Ê Ê Pitched for Mexico in the 2013 World Baseball Classic…was born and Media are also encouraged to follow the private @RaysPressbox raised in Los Angeles…parents are natives of Chihuahua, Mexico. Twitter account to be notified of all media alerts. ÊÊ Roomed with Evan Longoria and at Long Beach St. ÊÊ Got married on Jan 25 to Melanie McCauley in Pasadena, Calif. … RAYS COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT INFO Melanie, who was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in November Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte, FL 33948 2012, is currently cancer-free but still undergoes regular tests. Main Number, Rays Office (941) 235-5025 Communications Department (941) 235-5044 SPRING TRANSACTIONS— Press Box (941) 235-5082 Feb 14 Signed LH Erik Bedard to a minor league contract with an invita- Rick Vaughn, Vice President O: (941) 235-5062 C: (727) 439-0671 tion to major league spring training. Dave Haller, Director O: (941) 235-5052 C: (727) 773-6904 Carli Todd, Coordinator O: (941) 235-5055 C: (732) 606-3915 2014 SPRING INNINGS PLAYED (“A” GAMES)—Belnome (7-1B, 5-3B, (handles credentials) 11-DH), Casali (8-C), Christian (19-LF, 6-CF), DeJesus (12-LF), Escobar Dukes Knutson, Press Box Attendant (12-SS), Figueroa (26-2B), Forsythe (6-1B, 3-2B, 7-3B), Guyer (3-LF, 10- RF), Hager (8-SS), Hanigan (9-C), Jennings (12-CF), Joyce (4-LF, 8-RF, 5-DH), Kiermaier (19-CF), Lee (10-SS), Loney (11-1B), Longoria (12-3B), Mahtook (9-CF, 12-RF, 2-DH), Maile (3-C, 2-DH), Molina (11-C), J. Moore (7-LF, 4-RF, 8-DH), Motter (4-3B), Myers (8-RF, 12-DH), Nix (13-SS), Olm- edo (4-2B, 6-3B, 3-SS), E. Rodriguez (7-C), S. Rodriguez (10-2B, 5-3B), Sands (15-1B, 4-RF, 5-DH), Seitzer (7-1B), Shaffer (7-3B), Solis (7-C), Zo- brist (3-2B).

2014 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE R/TV TIME/SCORE W-L WP LP ATT Fri Feb 28 Baltimore Charlotte County L, 2-4 0-1-0 Bedard (0-1) Tillman (1-0) 5,017 Sat March 1 @Pittsburgh Bradenton W T, 2-2 (10) 0-1-1 -- -- 7,959 Sun March 2 Minnesota Charlotte County W W, 6-3 1-1-1 Balfour (1-0) Swarzak (0-1) 5,263 Mon March 3 Philadelphia Charlotte County M W, 6-1 2-1-1 Kelly (1-0) Stutes (0-1) 4,514 Tue March 4 @Boston Fort Myers W, 8-0 3-1-1 Archer (1-0) Buchholz (0-1) 9,809 Wed March 5 New York-AL Charlotte County M 1:05 p.m. Thu March 6 @Baltimore Sarasota 1:05 p.m. Fri March 7 @Toronto Dunedin 1:05 p.m. Sat March 8 Pittsburgh Charlotte County W 1:05 p.m. Sun March 9 @New York-AL Tampa W 1:05 p.m. Mon March 10 @Boston Fort Myers 1:05 p.m. Tue March 11 Minnesota Charlotte County M 1:05 p.m. Wed March 12 @Toronto Dunedin 1:05 p.m. Thu March 13 Pittsburgh Charlotte County M 1:05 p.m. Fri March 14 @Atlanta Kissimmee 1:05 p.m. Sat March 15 Toronto (SS) Charlotte County W 1:05 p.m. @Pittsburgh (SS) Bradenton 1:05 p.m. Sun March 16 Boston Charlotte County W/T 1:05 p.m. Mon March 17 OPEN DATE Tue March 18 @Minnesota Lee County W 7:05 p.m. Wed March 19 @Baltimore Sarasota 1:05 p.m. Thu March 20 Minnesota Charlotte County W 7:05 p.m. Fri March 21 Toronto Charlotte County M 1:05 p.m. Sat March 22 Baltimore Charlotte County W 1:05 p.m. Sun March 23 @Boston Fort Myers W 1:05 p.m. Mon March 24 @Minnesota Lee County 1:05 p.m. Tue March 25 Boston Charlotte County M/T 1:05 p.m. Wed March 26 Baltimore Charlotte County W/T 7:05 p.m. Thu March 27 @Baltimore Sarasota W 7:05 p.m. Fri March 28 @Detroit Lakeland 1:05 p.m. Sat March 29 @Montgomery (AA) Montgomery, Ala. 3:05 p.m.

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