ST. PETERSBURG — Rays manager Kevin Cash pushed to get infielder Joey Wendle added to the American League All-Star team, so he figured he might as well have fun sharing the good news when they got word after Friday night’s game.
“Mike Trout was selected for the All-Star Game, but he can’t come. So they wanted the next-best player in the league: Joey Wendle.”
Naturally, Rays players and coaches were thrilled and excited for Wendle, one of the most valuable, versatile, hardest-working and well-liked members of the team.
