The Rays Tank: Justin Ruggiano Declares Free Agency; Joe Maddon Nears Extension

by Steve Slowinski on Jan 31, 2012 8:24 AM EST

After spending four and a half seasons battling away in Triple-A, Justin Ruggiano finally got an extended taste at the majors last season. He had gotten called up for brief respites in both 2007 and 2008, but this was the first time that Ruggs managed to play well after getting the call. He slugged...