CLUB BASEBALL

2006 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Our day started by meeting Manager Joe Maddon.

 

 

Joe explained the social life at Lafayette in his day.

Joe told us to have fun and not let a ball hit the grass.

 

 

The D-Rays get loose before BP.

Weaver chases one under the watchful eyes of Jason Napierski.

 

 

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None of these guys has a 12 to 6 hook as good as mine.

 

 

Rob and Joe M share a laugh at someone’s expense.

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Rob cuts it off in front of Jason.

 

Rob patrolling short left center.

 

 

Mike C’s Spanish may not be too good, but he makes a pretty good turn at second.

Joe M, Ben and Rob watching one ripped down the line.

 

 

Christian has a catch with Mike Rose while Shive tracks one down.

Christian spent a lot of time talking with players.

 

 

Joe M makes the grab before crashing into the wall.

Joe M gives is a shot but Joe B and Mike C know it’s gone.

 

Rob is prepared for Jonny Gomes.

 

B+ for effort, F for execution.

 

What would BJ Upton have to say about this catch?

 

We had to let the major leaguers snag a few.

 

The D-Rays were very approachable.

 

Scott Kazmir opening day starter?

 

That was a bomb.