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Ben Zobrist: Organizational Role Model, Maybe

Remember that bit about Ben Zobrist serving as an organizational role model? Here’s athletic string-bean Tyler Goeddel on his positional flexibility: “The Rays are an organization known for versatile players. Ben Zobrist plays just about every position. I feel that … Continue reading

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Ben Zobrist Day: The Extras

Does Ben Zobrist own superhuman amounts of focus? Consider what Zobrist does. The on-the-fly position-changing, the switch-hitting, and so on. His role necessitate he wear many gloves. Yet the need for broadness in his skill set never restricts Zobrist from … Continue reading

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Ben Zobrist Day: The Versatility

Ben Zobrist did something in 2012 that no other player has ever done in a single major league season. In comparison to some other noteworthy performances last season, this thing he did was far too specific to become the stuff … Continue reading

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Ben Zobrist Day: The Day

On 4/28/11, Ben Zobrist went 7-10 with 10 RBI. A look at that performance two years later. Continue reading

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Ben Zobrist Day: The Contract

Evan Longoria has signed the most famous contract extension during Andrew Friedman’s time as general manager twice. James Shields, Wade Davis, and Matt Moore received pre-arbitration deals as well, and one day Chris Archer and Wil Myers may join them. In … Continue reading

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