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Constantino "Tino" Martinez is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,St. Louis Cardinals,and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1990 through 2005. He also served as a hitting coach for the Miami Marlins in 2013. His nickname is The Bam-tino,which came from a home run in game 1 of the 1998 World Series. Formerly a third baseman and first baseman,Martinez was the first round draft pick for the Seattle Mariners in 1988 out of the University of Tampa where he starred during his time on campus. He began his Major League career in 1990 and played for the Mariners,New York Yankees,St. Louis Cardinals,and Tampa Bay Devil Rays,before rejoining the Yankees in the 2005 season. During his 16-year MLB career,he scored 1,009 runs,drove in 1,271 runs,and hit 339 home runs. He had 100 or more RBI in six different seasons and was twice named to the All-Star team.
The Michigan Battle Cats of the Midwest League became the Battle Creek Yankees for the 2003 season. In 2005,their affiliation with the New York Yankees ended. They became an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays known as the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays. The team played their home games in C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek,Michigan.
Casey Paul Fossum is a former professional pitcher. Previously,he played for the Boston Red Sox (2001–2003),Arizona Diamondbacks (2004),Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005–2007),Detroit Tigers (2008),and New York Mets (2009) of Major League Baseball,and the Hanshin Tigers (2010) of Nippon Professional Baseball. He bats and throws left-handed.
Kevin Forrest Cash is an American professional baseball manager and former player who is the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously,Cash played catcher in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Houston Astros. As a player,Cash was listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg);he batted and threw right-handed. He was the bullpen coach for the Cleveland Indians before being hired as the Rays' manager in December 2014. Cash was the American League Manager of the Year in 2020 and 2021,the first AL manager to win the award consecutively.
Alex Joseph Graman is former Major League Baseball pitcher. He bats and throws left-handed. He retired in 2014.
Gerald Floyd Williams was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees,Milwaukee Brewers,Atlanta Braves,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,and New York Mets from 1992 to 2005.
Albert Anthony "Albie" Lopez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He graduated from Mesa Community College. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 20th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball draft. Lopez spent 5 years with the Indians,compiling a record of 12-14 with a 5.99 ERA between 1993 and 1997.
Douglas Michael Waechter is an American former professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Florida Marlins and Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. He graduated from Northeast High School and was then drafted by the Devil Rays in the 3rd round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft. During his minor league career he threw a no-hitter when he was with the Single-A short season club,the Hudson Valley Renegades. Since making his major league debut in 2003,he was shuffled back and forth between Triple-A Durham and Tampa Bay,making 54 starts with the Devil Rays.
Richard Allen White is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. White spent parts of 12 seasons in the majors,working primarily as a relief pitcher. He batted and threw right-handed.
Rafael Alberto "Al" Reyes is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. A right-handed pitcher and career reliever,he played for seven teams;debuting on April 27,1995,with the Milwaukee Brewers and playing for the Baltimore Orioles,Los Angeles Dodgers,Pittsburgh Pirates,New York Yankees,St. Louis Cardinals,and Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays,over the years.
Matthew Edward Diaz is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Kansas City Royals,Atlanta Braves,Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.
David William Eiland is an American former professional baseball player who was a pitcher for ten Major League Baseball seasons. Eiland played college baseball for the University of Florida and the University of South Florida,and thereafter,played professionally for the New York Yankees,San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He has also been a pitching coach for the New York Yankees,the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals.
Randol Doyle Choate is an American former professional baseball pitcher. The New York Yankees selected him in the 1997 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft from Florida State University. Choate made his MLB debut for the Yankees in 2000,and also pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Tampa Bay Rays,Florida/Miami Marlins,Los Angeles Dodgers,and St. Louis Cardinals. He won the 2000 World Series with the Yankees,beating the New York Mets.
Akinori Iwamura is a former Japanese baseball infielder,who currently is a manager for the Fukushima Red Hopes in Japan's Baseball Challenge League. He made his Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2007.
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays' 2007 season,the tenth season in franchise history,involved the Devil Rays trying to improve on their 2006 season,where they finished last in the American League East Division,and managed to finish the season with a league-worst record of 66-96. During the offseason they signed Japanese infielder Akinori Iwamura to a three-year deal. Their manager was Joe Maddon,who entered his 2nd season with the Devil Rays.
The 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season was the first season in franchise history. This season,they finished last in the AL East division and finished the season with a record of 63-99,51 games behind the World Champion New York Yankees. Their manager was Larry Rothschild.
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg,Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since its inception,the team's home venue has been Tropicana Field.
Jacob Daniel McGee is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). McGee was selected by Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the fifth round of the 2004 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2008. He previously played for the Rays,Colorado Rockies,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg,Florida. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) East division. Since its inception,the team's home venue has been Tropicana Field.
