[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Longo’s Health, Changing Throwbacks, And Hak-Ju

There is a lot to like about the 2012 Rays.And outside of the rotation, the most important news might be the health of Evan Longoria…

“I feel great. I think this is the first year I have come in and felt like I am at the right weight. It is always a learning process and it takes time. This year, above all, I feel really good from top to bottom. I am excited to get back out there.”

Of course, a big part of the Rays slow start in 2011 was the absence of Longo’s bat from the lineup. So hearing he is 100% this year is just another reason to be excited.

THE JUNKYARD DOGS WEBTOPIA…

• Single-game tickets go on sale today at Ticketmaster outlets.
• Remember when the Rays removed the cigar from their Smokers throwbacks? Well, Major League Baseball is forcing the Houston Astros to remove the gun from their Colt .45s throwback. [Business Insider]
• Johnny Damon is still without a job. [TampaBay.com]
• Could Mario Manningham be in the Bucs’ future? [JoeBucsFan]
• Shortstop prospect Hak-Ju Lee has reported to camp and spoke with the media (via TampaBay.com)…

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