Carl Crawford still won’t let anybody see his new full-sleeve tattoo, but unfortunately, Eric Hinske (right) is not as shy about his full-back, two half-sleeves tattoo. We are still not sure what is more disturbing about this picture: the tattoo. or the Banana Republic tighty-whiteys hanging out over the jeans.

DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA…

  • Both Jeremy Hellickson and Alex Torres impressed in their first sessions facing live hitters. But more telling is news that Hellboy is working on a slider/cutter to add to his already impressive arsenal. Other tidbits from Marc Topkin: Joe Maddon says Tim Beckham is “totally different” this spring when taking groundballs (that’s a good thing)…James Shields is already being lined up to pitch on opening day…And Joaquin Benoit will throw his first BP today.  [St. Pete Times]
  • UmpBump reviews the Rays off-season. [UmpBump]
  • Matt Joyce had a rough first outing of live pitching. [Rays Report]
  • Joe Maddon said there wouldn’t be any silly math equations this year (e.g. 9=8), but he did introduce an acronym, F.A.C.T.O.R. [Twitter]
  • The group that may try to build a new Rays stadium at the Florida State Fairgrounds includes some big names. [Tampa Tribune]
  • One writer in Detroit is still worried that the Tigers will “lose” the Matt Joyce- for-Edwin Jackson trade even though Jackson has since moved on. [mlive.com]
  • Russell Branyan said picking the Indians over the Rays was a “very tough decision,” but ultimately the lure of more playing time pushed him to Cleveland. [Cleveland Plain-Dealer]
  • 5 questions for Reid Brignac. [Tampa Tribune]
  • Dock of the Rays has some pics from spring training. [Dock of the Rays]

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