PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Kevin Cash dropped the hammer about midway through Monday's news conference at the Charlotte Sports Park.
The Rays manager was asked if he expected to be playing meaningful games in September, to which he answered, "Yes."
When asked to expand, he did not hold back: "We expect to be playing games in October."
Tuesday morning, the Rays will hold their first spring workout for pitchers and catchers, paving the way for a bevy of activity around the Charlotte Sports Complex on Monday, including the media gathering.
Cash allowed that October baseball was the goal, and the organization and the team, are confident that it's one they can reach.