Rodriguez does it again

By Alan Dell

Hey coach take a look at me!

How about that Sean Rodriguez; think he’s got the attention of Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon.

The 24-year-old slugged his third homer of the spring in the first inning when he unloaded a shot that cleared the 408 foot wall in center field off Phil Hughes.

In four at-bats this spring, Rodriguez has three homers and four RBIs. Acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Angels last September as part of the Scott Kazmir trade, he hit 29 homers last year for Class AAA Salt Lake.

A converted outfielder, Rodriguez can play any of the outfield positions as well as second, third and short.