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Tampa Bay Rays: Reflecting Upon Steven Souza Jr.’s First Half

As you have probably heard, Steven Souza Jr. left yesterday’s game against the New York Yankees after getting hit in the pinkie by a pitch. X-rays were negative, although Souza’s finger was cut up badly, leaving reason for some concern. In any event, with 84 out of the Tampa Bay Rays’ 162 games in the books and with Souza set to receive a (hopefully short) break in his season, it is a good time to discuss how his rookie year has gone thus far. Souza has mixed flashes of brilliance with moments that have driven fans crazy, but the overall result may be better than you think.