TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 vs. LH vs. RH Ricky Nolasco First Pitch: 1:05 p.m. | Location: , Charlotte County, Fla. | TV: None | Radio: MLB.com Game No: 11 (5-3-2) | vs. AL: 4-2-1 | vs. NL: 1-1-1 | Home: 3-2 | Road: 2-1-2 Day 26 of Spring Training | 20 Days Until Opening Day—Monday, March 31 vs. TOR (4:10 p.m.)

COMMUNITY DAY—Proceeds from the sale of today’s single-game tickets FORTUNE FAVORS THE BALD—On TODAY’S STARTING LINEUP are being donated to four Rays community partners in Charlotte County… Sunday, March 16 before the Rays host 8 (R) CF each of these four community partners has a representative here today to the Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park at 15 Wilson Betemit (S) DH deliver a ceremonial first pitch: 1:05 p.m., the Rays will once again shave 3 Evan Longoria (R) 3B ÊÊ Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast: their heads to raise funds and awareness 21 James Loney (L) 1B Community Impact Director Kevin Curtis for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation…it 11 Yunel Escobar (R) SS ÊÊ Charlotte County Family YMCA: Chairman of the Board Bob Bray will be the third straight year the team has 20 (L) RF 7 David DeJesus (L) LF ÊÊ Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity: CEO Mike Mansfield participated…for more information visit 28 Jose Molina (R) C Ê Ê Charlotte County Homeless Coalition: President Terry Williams pcfcutforacure.org. 61 Cole Figueroa (L) 2B 14 David Price LHP SLICE OF GRAPEFRUIT—The Rays be- BEST RECORDS, ROLL CALL—The Rays made their first gan the spring 5-1-1 but are 0-2-1 since… GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE cuts prior to Saturday’s game, trimming Rays In at 5-3-2 (.625), they still own the 5th-best re- Baltimore 9-2 .818 the spring roster by eight…the spring ros- Spring Training cord in the Grapefruit League and 7th-best Miami 7-3 .700 ter now stands at 56 players, including RH W-L-T Home Att. 2014 5-3-2 26,992 mark in the majors…Rays are 0-1-1 vs. the New York-AL 7-4 .636 Juan Carlos Oviedo, who has yet to re- 2013 15-17-2 90,935 Pirates and 5-1-1 vs. everyone else. Washington 7-4 .636 port due to visa issues. Tampa Bay 5-3 .625 2012 10-16-6 87,916 ÊÊ The Rays rank 3rd in the majors with ÊÊ Major league camp includes play- 2011 15-14-2 95,859 a 3.16 ERA (91-IP, 32-ER) behind De- ers coming from eight different 2010 20-8-2 97,971 troit (3.03) and Cleveland (3.06). countries—the U.S., Australia, 2009 15-16-1 103,255 ÊÊ The Rays lead the Grapefruit League with a .990 fielding pct. …of Canada, Cuba, the D.R., Mexico, 2008 18-8-2 54,960 their 4 errors, only 1 has been committed by a member of the 40-man South Korea and Venezuela—as 2007 10-19-2 79,044 roster: OF Brandon Guyer on Saturday. well as Puerto Rico and Hawaii. 2006 13-16-1 70,756 ÊÊ The Rays offense ranks 5th in the majors with 13 HR, despite having 2005 13-16-0 61,261 2004 11-8-0 43,916 played only 10 games (tied with Twins and Cardinals for fewest in SIX YEARS AS THE RAYS—Since 2003 8-19-3 51,234 the majors)…their .460 SLG ranks 3rd in the majors after the Orioles changing their name to the Rays in 2008, 2002 10-16-1 49,043 (.479) and Nationals (.468). the Rays are 550-423 (.565), second- 2001 12-15-1 57,081 best record in the majors after the Yan- 2000 14-17-0 67,089 KNUTSON CLASSIC—Today is the second of 5 Grapefruit League games kees (564-408)…Tampa Bay is one of 1999 14-14-1 59,230 between these clubs, 3 at home (March 2, today, March 20) and 2 at Ham- four teams to reach the postseason four 1998 12-18-0 66,781 mond Stadium in Lee County (March 18, March 24)…on March 2 here, the times, along with the Phillies (four), Yan- Total 215-240-26 1,163,213 Rays beat the Twins, 6-3, behind homers from Evan Longoria and Jerry kees (four) and Cardinals (four)…they Sands…Rays won last spring’s Knutson Cup, going 4-1 vs. the Twins: 2-1 have five seasons of 90-plus wins in this span, the only team to make that at home and 2-0 on the road, and another game was washed out by rain. claim…the Rays and Rangers are the only teams with 90-plus wins in each ÊÊ In the 2013 regular season, the Rays went 6-1 against the Twins (4-0 of the past four seasons. at home, 2-1 at Target Field)…their loss in the final game, Sep 15 at ÊÊ Since 2008 the Rays have won six BBWAA awards, most in the majors MIN, snapped an 11-game winning streak vs. the Twins, their 2nd over that span: (2008 and 2011 AL Manager of the Year), longest ever against a single opponent (12 vs. Baltimore in 2008)… David Price (2012 AL Cy Young), Evan Longoria (2008 AL ROY), Rays are 18-5 against the Twins over the last 3 seasons. (2011 AL ROY) and (2013 AL ROY).

QUICK SANDS—INF/OF Jerry Sands ranks among Grapefruit League STINGY STAFF RETURNS—In the six seasons since becoming the Rays leaders in batting avg. (.389, 4th), OBP (.450, 4th), SLG (.889, 2nd behind (2008-13), the Tampa Bay pitching staff leads the AL in ERA (3.74), runs TOR Jose Bautista, 1.000) and OPS (1.339, 3rd behind Bautista-1.520 allowed (3,911), opponents’ avg. (.242) and opponents’ OPS (.698)…the and DET -1.442)…he has 5 extra-base hits (3-2B, 2-HR), last AL club to post an ERA this low over a six-year span was the 1987-92 tied with BAL Nick Markakis and PIT Russell Martin for 2nd most in the A’s (3.72) and Blue Jays (3.73)…no AL team has allowed so few runs over Grapefruit League behind Bautista (6). a six-year span since the 1975-80 Orioles (3,659) and Yankees (3,730).

YESTERDAY—The Rays fell to the Red Sox, 6-2, at JetBlue Park in Fort JOECABULARY—Words actually used by Manager Joe Maddon: Myers…starter RH Jake Odorizzi absorbed the loss, totaling 2.1 IP, 2 H, ÊÊ Cobbed (verb, past tense)—Influenced by RH Alex Cobb in one’s 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 49 pitches, 28 strikes…LH Erik Bedard totaled 3 manner of pitching. “As we say (Jake Odorizzi has) been Cobbed, IP, 5 H, 3 R/ER, 2 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR…3B Evan Longoria tagged LH Chris and that’s where that split/changeup, freakazoid pitch is coming from, Capuano—relieving LH Jon Lester—for a first-pitch in the 4th and it looks pretty good.” inning to put the Rays on the board, his second homer of the spring…Evan also singled and walked to reach base in all 3 plate apps…CF Kevin Kier- LISTEN ONLINE—Today is the third of 6 games with airing on MLB.com… maier delivered an RBI single in the 9th…Rays allowed 3 HR, after Neil Solondz is joined by former Rays Doug Waechter. yielding only 4 HR all spring in 9 games prior to that. EVAN EYES CARLOS & CARL—3B Evan Longoria enters 2014 within ON THE BACK FIELDS—Yesterday two pitchers threw in a minor league striking distance of a number of franchise records…his 162 HR are one shy intrasquad game on the back fields at the Charlotte Sports Complex…LH of Carlos Peña’s club record…his 544 RBI are 48 shy of ’s Cesar Ramos totaled 4.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO, 64 pitches, 40 strikes… mark (592)…his 200 doubles are 15 shy of Crawford’s team record…his RH totaled 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 SO, 20 pitches, 12 strikes. 373 extra-base hits are 51 shy of Crawford (424). ÊÊ Tomorrow RH Alex Cobb will start in a minor league game here rath- er than travel to Dunedin, where RH Nathan Karns will start instead. UPCOMING PROBABLES— Tues., March 11 vs. MIN, 1:05 p.m. STEADY AT THE GATES—Attendance at Charlotte Sports Park is up 15 ÊÊ TB—LH David Price (start), RH Grant Balfour, RH Joel Peralta, LH percent over last season at this time…the Rays are averaging 5,398 at Jake McGee home games so far, compared to 4,697 last year after 5 games. ÊÊ MIN—RH Ricky Nolasco (start), LH Scott Diamond, RH Matt Guer- ÊÊ Since making Charlotte Sports Park their home in 2009, the Rays rier, RH Ryan Pressly have played to 84 percent capacity, drawing a total of 481,227 (5,729 Wed., March 12 at TOR, 1:05 p.m. per game)…they have sold out 20 of 84 home dates in that time. ÊÊ TB—RH Nathan Karns (start), RH Josh Lueke, RH Mark Lowe, LH ÊÊ The Rays lead the majors this spring in average attendance in road C.J. Riefenhauser, RH Kirby Yates, RH Steve Geltz games at 8,838…the Arizona Diamondbacks, another team training ÊÊ TOR—RH Marcus Stroman (start), LH Ricky Romero, RH Chad in their home state, rank 2nd at 7,912. Jenkins Thurs., March 13 vs. PIT, 1:05 p.m. IRON MAN IS COMING TO TOWN—Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. will at- ÊÊ TB—LH Matt Moore (start), RH Heath Bell, LH Jeff Beliveau, LH tend the Rays-Pirates game at Charlotte Sports Park on Thurs., March 13 to , RH Sam Runion, RH Juan Sandoval sign his newest book, Squeeze Play, a middle-grade novel that is the fourth ÊÊ PIT—RH Jeanmar Gomez (start), RH Phil Irwin, LH Adam Wilk, RH installment in the New York Times best-selling “Cal Ripken Jr.’s All-Stars” Duke Welker, LH Andy Oliver series…the signing will begin shortly after gates open at 11 a.m. TODAY’S RAYS STARTER—LH David Price (0-0, 5.40 in 1 spring start) ÊÊ Makes his second official start of the spring…threw a simulated CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK MEDIA INFORMATION game on Thursday, when the Rays were rained out in Sarasota, and Pregame Media Schedule 1:05 Games 7:05 Games split his session between the main field and the batting cages due to Clubhouse opens to media 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. rain…he threw 3 innings and 61 pitches. Rays stretch 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Ê Ê Threw 33 pitches over 1.2 innings on March 1 at PIT. Joe Maddon available 9:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Ê Ê 2013 with Rays: 10-8, 3.33 ERA (186.2-IP, 69-ER) in 27 starts Rays batting practice 10:15 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Ê Ê Tied CWS Chris Sale for the AL lead with 4 complete games, all com- Visitors batting practice 11:15 a.m. 5:15 p.m. ing after his return from the DL on July 2…missed 44 games (May 16–July 1) with a triceps strain he suffered on May 15 vs. BOS…in 18 2014 Rays Media Guides are available digitally on RaysPressbox.com starts after his return, went 9-4 with a 2.53 ERA (131.2-IP, 37-ER, 13- and MLBPressbox.com…see a member of the Communications staff to BB, 102-SO) and led the majors in innings, complete games, BB/9 IP request a hard copy. (0.89) and pitches per IP (13.8) during that span. Parking is available to media on the grass directly behind the paved lots ÊÊ Prior to his injury, was 1-4 with a 5.24 ERA (55-IP, 32-ER) in 9 starts. of the main ballpark entrance...media parking is free to those with spring ÊÊ Recorded a 5.59 SO/BB ratio (151-SO, 27-BB), tops in the AL and training credentials...please see the Communications staff for a pass if 4th all-time among AL lefties behind SEA/TEX Cliff Lee in 2010, CLE you plan to cover a large number of games. CC Sabathia in 2007 and NYY David Wells in 1998. ÊÊ Is aiming to make his third Opening Day start (2011, 2013)…James Media Workroom (in addition to the press box) is located at Charlotte Shields is the only other Rays pitcher to get the Opening Day nod Sports Park on the first floor of the building located beyond the right field more than twice (four; 2008-10, 2012). fence that houses the Rays clubhouse and executive offices. ÊÊ Owns a career 41-18 (.695) record on the road, 3rd-best mark in ma- jor league history (min. 50 decisions)…only Ramiro Mendoza (42- Media Dining is located behind the press box...the Rays serve a meal 17, .712) and Vic Raschi (63-27, .700) were better…this includes a prior to all home games at Charlotte Sports Park at a cost of $8. 22-3 mark in AL East road ballparks, and a 39-14 mark overall vs. Daily Credentials must be requested at credentials.mlb.com at least 24 the AL East—1st since divisional play began in 1969 (min. 25 wins). hours in advance…credentials can be picked up at the reception desk Ê Ê Won the 2012 AL Cy Young Award, edging out DET Justin Verland- located in the entrance of the Rays Clubhouse Building until 3 hours er 153-149, the closest ballot since the BBWAA permitted voting for before first pitch, after which point they must be picked up at Guest Ser- more than one pitcher in 1970…is the only No. 1 overall pick (2007) vices near the box office. to win the Cy Young Award. Day-by-Day W/L IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP Result RAYSPRESSBOX.COM & RaysPressbox.com is a private, media-only website that serves as a 3/1 at PIT - 1.2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 T, 2-2 (10) central location for all Rays media information. Content includes 2014 Media Guide PDF files, press releases, game notes, statistics and other SPRING TRANSACTIONS— gameday documents as well as daily audio and video clips. Feb 14 Signed LH Erik Bedard to a minor league contract with an invita- tion to major league spring training. Username: media | Password: r@ys2014 March 8 Optioned RH Alex Colome, LH Mike Montgomery and LH Enny Media are also encouraged to follow the private @RaysPressbox Romero to the minor leagues…reassigned RH Matt Andriese, Twitter account to be notified of all media alerts. UTL James Darnell, RH Merrill Kelly, C Luke Maile and RH Victor Mateo to minor league camp. RAYS COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT INFO Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte, FL 33948 2014 SPRING INNINGS PLAYED (“A” GAMES)—Acosta (3-C, 2-DH), Main Number, Rays Office (941) 235-5025 Argo (4-LF), Belnome (16-1B, 8-3B, 17-DH), Betemit (8-DH), Casali (12- Communications Department (941) 235-5044 C, 9-DH), Christian (32-LF, 10-CF), DeJesus (12-LF), Escobar (23-SS), Press Box (941) 235-5082 Figueroa (45-2B), Forsythe (11-1B, 8-2B, 12-3B), Guyer (13-LF, 16-RF), Rick Vaughn, Vice President O: (941) 235-5062 C: (727) 439-0671 Hager (8-SS), Hanigan (31-C), Jennings (28-CF), Joyce (13-LF, 8-RF, 11- Dave Haller, Director O: (941) 235-5052 C: (727) 773-6904 DH), Kiermaier (29-CF, 4-RF), Lee (16-SS, 1-DH), Loney (22-1B), Longoria Carli Todd, Coordinator O: (941) 235-5055 C: (732) 606-3915 (handles credentials) (28-3B), Mahtook (19-CF, 24-RF, 2-DH), Maile (3-C, 2-DH), Molina (17-C, Dukes Knutson, Press Box Attendant 6-DH), J. 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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 Lee County W, 8-0 3-1-1 Archer (1-0) Buchholz (0-1) 9,809 Wed March 5 New York-AL Charlotte County M W, 5-4 4-1-1 Bedard (1-1) Coello (0-2) 6,469 Thu March 6 @Baltimore Sarasota CANCELLED—RAIN Fri March 7 @Toronto Dunedin W, 6-3 5-1-1 Cobb (1-0) Buehrle (0-1) 5,529 Sat March 8 Pittsburgh Charlotte County W L, 5-10 5-2-1 Liriano (1-0) Moore (0-1) 5,729 Sun March 9 @New York-AL Tampa W T, 3-3 (10) 5-2-2 -- -- 11,017 Mon March 10 @Boston Lee County L, 2-6 5-3-2 Lester Odorizzi 9,876 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 Lee County 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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