There are certain things that come with losing. Like early first-round draft picks ( Rocco Baldelli , B.J. Upton , Evan Longoria , David Price ). And while none of their starting staff was drafted high by the Rays - Matt Garza and Scott Kazmir were first-rounders of the Twins and Mets, respectively - Tampa Bay ... (Full article: 900 words)

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