Without once putting on the uniform, Rocco Baldelli has already distinguished himself as the classiest player on the Red Sox. That's because the former Rays outfielder took out a half-page ad in the ST. PETERSBURG TIMES thanking Tampa fans for all their support.Baldelli, a Rhode Island native, ...
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