Spring training is right around the corner, so it’s as good a time as any to take a look at the 2012 Tampa Bay Rays. This is a talented team from top to bottom, and has as good a chance as any of making the playoffs. Each part in the series will focus on a key player – what they’ve done so far, and what they’re capable of doing in the future.
Finally given an opportunity to play everyday, Matt Joyce broke out in a big way for the Rays. His outstanding first half which saw the right fielder hit 290/351/513 with 12 homers and 41 RBI earned him a spot in the All Star Game. Joyce slowed down in the second half, but overall it was a positive season for the 26 year old as he’s proven he can hit in the middle of the lineup for the Rays.
Joyce is a solid defensive right fielder who can contribute all across the board. He shows good patience which allows him to post strong on base numbers, and he hits for good power (201 ISO). Joyce was a surprisingly good base ...
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Matt Joyce,
Joe Maddon,
Carl Crawford,
Max Scherzer,
Austin Jackson,
Phil Coke,
Daniel Schlereth,
Luke Scott,
Carlos Pena,
Ben Zobrist,
James Shields
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox
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