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Sources: Shouse, Rays Near 2-Year Deal

The Rays have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with veteran left-hander Brian Shouse.

The deal is pending a physical exam, which he is expected to take towards the end of next week.

Shouse, 40, pitched in 69 games for the Brewers last season.

Via ESPN


Rays' GM Gets Married Saturday In Puerto Rico

Executive VP Andrew Friedman married Robin Hochman on Saturday, whom he has known since college at Tulane, in a ceremony in Puerto Rico attended by manager Joe Maddon and several team officials.

Via St. Petersburg Times


Zimmer Recovering From Stroke

Don Zimmer is recovering from a small stroke suffered last month and hopes to join the Rays in spring training for what would be his 61st season in the game.

Zimmer, who turns 78 today, said Friday he is regaining the speech and mobility he lost.

"I never felt bad," he said. "I never had anything bother me except that I'm a little wobbly and I'm slow taking a step. A week and a half ago, there's no way I could talk to you.

''But I'm getting better."

Via St. Petersburg Times


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