THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 at LH Braulio Lara vs. RH Miguel Gonzalez First Pitch: 1:05 p.m. | Location: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, Fla. | TV: None | Radio: None Game No: 7 (4-1-1) | vs. AL: 3-1 | vs. NL: 1-0-1 | Home: 3-1 | Road: 1-0-1 Day 21 of | 25 Days Until Opening Day—Monday, March 31 vs. TOR (4:10 p.m.)

TIME TO ADJUST—The Rays made late changes to their schedule and CAL JR. COMING TO TOWN—Hall TODAY’S STARTING LINEUP travel squad today due to weather concerns in Sarasota…the previously of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. will attend the 7 David DeJesus (L) LF scheduled —starter LH and relievers RH , Rays-Pirates game at Charlotte Sports 9 (R) RF RH Josh Lueke, RH Alex Colome and RH Nathan Karns—will throw in Park on March 13 to sign his newest book, 21 James Loney (L) 1B a 10 a.m. simulated game at the Charlotte Sports Complex…LH Braulio Squeeze Play, a middle-grade novel that 3 (R) 3B Lara will start in Sarasota intsead of Price, with a new group of relievers is the fourth installment in the 11 Yunel Escobar (R) SS behind him (see Upcoming Probables). Times best-selling “Cal Ripken Jr.’s All- 73 Jeremy Moore (L) DH 10 Logan Forsythe (R) 2B Stars” series…the signing will begin short- 28 Jose Molina (R) C SLICE OF GRAPEFRUIT—The Rays have BEST RECORDS, MLB, ly after gates open at 11 a.m. 1 (R) CF won 4 straight games and, at 4-1, own the SPRING TRAINING 75 Braulio Lara LHP third-best record in the majors and second- Cleveland 6-1 .857 TEST DRIVE TOMORROW—Tomorrow best record in the Grapefruit League…only Pittsburgh 6-1 .857 is the first of 6 scheduled Rays spring Rays In Cleveland (6-1) and Pittsburgh (6-1) have Tampa Bay 4-1 .800 training games in which instant replay Spring Training been better. Seattle 6-2 .750 will be available (also March 10 vs. BOS, W-L-T Home Att. 2014 4-1-1 21,263 ÊÊ This is the Rays 17th spring training Miami 5-2 .714 March 16 vs. BOS, March 18 at MIN, Kansas City 5-2 .714 2013 15-17-2 90,935 and sixth in Charlotte County…today March 23 at BOS, March 24 at MIN)… 2012 10-16-6 87,916 is the seventh of 29 games on the the purpose of using instant replay during 2011 15-14-2 95,859 Grapefruit League slate and third of 14 road games, plus a March 29 spring training is to test the on-field pro- 2010 20-8-2 97,971 exhibition at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., home of the cess, not the complete review process… 2009 15-16-1 103,255 Rays -A affiliate. replay officials will be instructed to make 2008 18-8-2 54,960 ÊÊ Since becoming the Rays in 2008, the club is 97-80-16 (.548) in quick decisions during spring training test- 2007 10-19-2 79,044 Grapefruit League play and has won 15-plus games in 5 of 6 sea- ing, and will perform reviews from a truck 2006 13-16-1 70,756 sons, after having none in their first 10 springs as the Devil Rays. located on-site rather than in New York. 2005 13-16-0 61,261 2004 11-8-0 43,916 2003 8-19-3 51,234 BEST IN PITCHING & DEFENSE—After 6 games, the Rays lead all major PAYING IT FORWARD—Proceeds from 2002 10-16-1 49,043 league clubs with a 2.29 ERA (55-IP, 14-ER)…Seattle ranks 2nd at 2.35, the sale of single-game tickets to the 2001 12-15-1 57,081 and Pittsburgh ranks 2nd among Grapefruit League teams at 2.75…the Rays-Twins game on Tuesday, March 11 2000 14-17-0 67,089 Rays also lead the majors with a .996 fielding pct. (1 error in 6 games)… at will be donated to 1999 14-14-1 59,230 yesterday minor league call-up 3B committed their first error the Rays community partners in Charlotte 1998 12-18-0 66,781 of the spring…the Rays are one of three clubs with only 1 error, along with County: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Total 214-238-25 1,157,484 the Cardinals and White Sox, who have each played 5 games. Sun Coast, the Charlotte County Family YMCA, Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity and the Charlotte County YESTERDAY—Three home runs powered the Rays to a 5-4 comeback vic- Homeless Coalition will be the recipients…representatives from each will tory over the Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park, extending their winning throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 1:05 p.m. game. streak to 4 games…2B a leadoff homer in the 1st inning… in the 5th inning, the Rays overcame a 4-1 deficit with a 3-run homer by CF FORTUNE FAVORS THE BALD—On March 16 before the Rays host the that cleared the left field boardwalk and a solo shot by Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park at 1:05 p.m., the Rays will once again DH two batters later…in his first start of the spring, LH Cesar shave their heads to raise funds and awareness for the Pediatric Cancer Ramos totaled 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R/ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 42 pitches, 27 strikes… Foundation…it will be the third straight year the team has participated…for LH Erik Bedard picked up the win with 3.0 scoreless innings (3-H, 1-BB, more information visit pcfcutforacure.org. 2-SO, 42 pitches, 27 strikes)…RH earned the with a scoreless 9th (2-H, 1-SO). BOWL ’EM OVER—On March 29, for the third consecutive year, LH David Price will host the David Price Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser…the event has RAYS vs. ORIOLES—Today is the second of 6 spring games between these raised $70,000 the past two years for Big Brothers Big Sisters…for more info clubs…the Rays lost their spring opener to the O’s, 4-2, at Charlotte Sports visit bbbsfl.org or contact Amy Hollington at (813) 769-3636. Park last Friday but have not lost a game since (4-0-1)…in 2013 spring train- ing the Rays went 3-1 vs. Baltimore (2-0 in Sarasota, 2-1 at home). SIX YEARS AS THE RAYS—Since changing their name to the Rays in ÊÊ During the 2013 regular season the Rays went 13-6 against the O’s, 2008, the Rays are 550-423 (.565), second-best record in the majors af- their second-best mark ever vs. Baltimore (15-3 in 2008)…they fin- ter the Yankees (564-408)…Tampa Bay is one of four teams to reach the ished the season series winning 11 of their last 13 including their postseason four times, along with the Phillies (four), Yankees (four) and first-ever 4-game sweep of the Orioles at , Sep 20-23. Cardinals (four)…they have five seasons of 90-plus wins in this span, the ÊÊ The Rays went 5-1 in one-run games vs. Baltimore in 2013, after only team to make that claim…the Rays and Rangers are the only teams going 1-6 in 2012. with 90-plus wins in each of the past four seasons. ÊÊ Since 2008 the Rays have won six BBWAA awards, most in the majors REMEMBER WHEN—Last Sep 20 the Rays won a 5-4, 18-inning mara- over that span: (2008 and 2011 AL Manager of the Year), thon—the longest game in club history by both innings and time (6:54)… David Price (2012 AL Cy Young), Evan Longoria (2008 AL ROY), LF David DeJesus delivered a walk-off single at 2:05 a.m. for the victory… (2011 AL ROY) and Wil Myers (2013 AL ROY). the teams used a combined 21 pitchers (Rays 11, Orioles 10) to set a new major league record and the Rays tied the major league record for most TANDEM WITH TENURE—Now entering their ninth season together, Ex- pitchers used in a game…they combined to throw 593 pitches (Rays 301, ecutive VP of Baseball Operations and Manager Joe Orioles 292)…the on-field celebration included Chewbacca and Gene Maddon are the longest-tenured GM/manager pairing in baseball. Simmons masks. INFIELD INTACT—The Rays opened spring training with all four of the in- COUNTDOWN TO OPENING DAY—Rays President Matt Silverman and field starters from Opening Day 2013, all of them finalists RH Joel Peralta will be special guests on tonight’s edition of the Count- last season: 1B James Loney, 2B Ben Zobrist, 3B Evan Longoria and down to Opening Day radio show on WDAE 620 AM and other stations on SS Yunel Escobar…on only two other occasions has the Rays Opening the Rays Radio Network…tonight’s show will be held at Hooters in Port Day starting infield come to camp the following year: 1998-99 and 2008- Charlotte (1360 Tamiami Trail) from 7–8 p.m. and hosted by Rays radio 09…Rays infielders committed only 36 errors, fewest in baseball, and only broadcasters Dave Wills, Andy Freed and Neil Solondz. 3 more than the major league record of 33 by the 1999 Mets (1B John Olerud, 2B Edgardo Alfonzo, 3B , SS Rey Ordoñez). BETEMIT ARRIVES—So far, 63 of 64 players invited to camp have report- ed…after resolving his visa issues, INF Wilson Betemit reported to camp VIDEO ON A SILVER PLATTER—The Rays are now providing a daily post- this morning…RH Juan Carlos Oviedo is still dealing with visa issues…only game video feed of all 18 non-televised spring training games…this will once in the previous 8 seasons (since 2006) have the Rays invited more include about two minutes of highlights plus two short interviews…video players—in 2013 they invited 66 due to the World Baseball Classic. should be uploaded by 5:15 p.m. for day games, and by 10:15 p.m. for night ÊÊ Major league camp includes players coming from eight different games…to receive email updates or for more information, contact Chris countries—the U.S., Australia, Canada, Cuba, the D.R., Mexico, Tilley ([email protected] or 727-434-0497). South Korea and Venezuela—as well as Puerto Rico and Hawaii. UPCOMING PROBABLES— Thurs., March 6 at BAL, 1:05 p.m. CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK MEDIA INFORMATION Ê Ê TB—LH Braulio Lara (start), RH Santiago Garrido, RH Steve Geltz, Pregame Media Schedule 1:05 Games 7:05 Games RH Victor Mateo, RH Sam Runion, LH , RH Merrill Clubhouse opens to media 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Kelly, LH C.J. Riefenhauser, RH Kirby Yates Rays stretch 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Ê Ê BAL—RH Miguel Gonzalez (start), RH Alfredo Aceves, RH Tommy Joe Maddon available 9:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Hunter Rays batting practice 10:15 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Fri., March 7 at TOR, 1:05 p.m. Visitors batting practice 11:15 a.m. 5:15 p.m. ÊÊ TB—RH Alex Cobb (start), RH Brandon Gomes, RH Brad Boxberg- er, RH Matt Andriese 2014 Rays Media Guides are available digitally on RaysPressbox.com ÊÊ TOR—RH (start), RH Todd Redmond, RH Esmil and MLBPressbox.com…see a member of the Communications staff to Rogers request a hard copy. Sat., March 8 vs. PIT, 1:05 p.m. Parking is available to media on the grass directly behind the paved lots ÊÊ TB—LH (start), RH Grant Balfour, RH Joel Peralta, LH of the main ballpark entrance...media parking is free to those with spring Jake McGee training credentials...please see the Communications staff for a pass if ÊÊ PIT—LH (start), RH Duke Welker, LH Adam Wilk, you plan to cover a large number of games. RH Cody Eppley, RH Zack Thornton Media Workroom (in addition to the press box) is located at Charlotte TODAY’S RAYS STARTER—LH Braulio Lara Sports Park on the first floor of the building located beyond the right field ÊÊ 2013 with AA Montgomery: 4-2, 4.38 ERA (72-IP, 35-ER) in 45 apps fence that houses the Rays clubhouse and executive offices. ÊÊ 2013 with AAA Durham: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (3-IP, 0-ER) in 1 app ÊÊ 25-year-old is making his second appearance of the spring…on Sun- Media Dining is located behind the press box...the Rays serve a meal day vs. MIN worked a scoreless 8th inning to preserve a 5-2 lead prior to all home games at Charlotte Sports Park at a cost of $8. in the eventual 6-3 Rays victory…allowed a leadoff walk, induced a Daily Credentials must be requested at credentials.mlb.com at least 24 double play, and yielded a double to Chris Herrmann. hours in advance…credentials can be picked up at the reception desk Ê Ê The 2013 season was his first as a full-time reliever, after starting in located in the entrance of the Rays Clubhouse Building until 3 hours his first three seasons in the U.S. (2010-12). before first pitch, after which point they must be picked up at Guest Ser- Ê Ê Improved dramatically over the course of the season with Montgom- vices near the box office. ery…went 0-1 with a 7.22 ERA (47.2-IP, 51-H, 34-ER) before the All-Star break and 4-1 with a 0.37 ERA (24.1-IP, 17-H, 1-ER) after. RAYSPRESSBOX.COM & ÊÊ Including an appearance for Durham at season’s end (Aug 31), com- RaysPressbox.com is a private, media-only website that serves as a piled a 0.47 ERA (19.1-IP, 1-ER) in 11 apps in the month of August. central location for all Rays media information. Content includes 2014 ÊÊ In Montgomery held left-handed hitters to .192/.319/.256 (15-for-78) Media Guide PDF files, press releases, game notes, statistics and other with 0 HR…right-handed hitters batted .277/.369/.471 (53-for-191) gameday documents as well as daily audio and video clips. with 6 HR. Username: media | Password: r@ys2014 Day-by-Day W/L IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP Result Media are also encouraged to follow the private @RaysPressbox 3/2 vs. MIN - 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 W, 6-3 Twitter account to be notified of all media alerts.

SPRING TRANSACTIONS— RAYS COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT INFO Feb 14 Signed LH Erik Bedard to a minor league contract with an invita- Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte, FL 33948 tion to major league spring training. Main Number, Rays Office (941) 235-5025 Communications Department (941) 235-5044 2014 SPRING INNINGS PLAYED (“A” GAMES)—Acosta (2-DH), Argo Press Box (941) 235-5082 (4-LF), Belnome (12-1B, 5-3B, 11-DH), Casali (8-C), Christian (19-LF, 10- Rick Vaughn, Vice President O: (941) 235-5062 C: (727) 439-0671 CF), DeJesus (12-LF), Escobar (12-SS), Figueroa (26-2B), Forsythe (6-1B, Dave Haller, Director O: (941) 235-5052 C: (727) 773-6904 3-2B, 7-3B), Guyer (8-LF, 10-RF), Hager (8-SS), Hanigan (15-C), Jennings Carli Todd, Coordinator O: (941) 235-5055 C: (732) 606-3915 (handles credentials) (17-CF), Joyce (4-LF, 8-RF, 11-DH), Kiermaier (19-CF), Lee (10-SS), Loney Dukes Knutson, Press Box Attendant (11-1B), Longoria (17-3B), Mahtook (9-CF, 17-RF, 2-DH), Maile (3-C, 2-DH), Molina (11-C), J. Moore (7-LF, 8-RF, 8-DH), Motter (4-3B, 4-SS), Myers (8- RF, 12-DH), Nix (18-SS), Olmedo (4-2B, 10-3B, 3-SS), E. Rodriguez (7-C), S. Rodriguez (10-2B, 5-3B), Sands (19-1B, 4-RF, 5-DH), Seitzer (7-1B), Shaffer (11-3B), Solis (10-C), Zobrist (8-2B).

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 W, 5-4 4-1-1 Bedard (1-1) Coello (0-2) 6,469 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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