ST. PETERSBURG -- A palpable buzz could be felt in the Rays' clubhouse prior to Thursday night's game against the Mariners: Jake Bauers has arrived.
Tampa Bay recalled the highly touted prospect from Triple-A Durham, and Brad Miller was designated for assignment.
"I don't think it's all fully sunk in yet," Bauers said after being asked if being in the Major Leagues was everything it was cracked up to be. "The first time I think it really hit me was when I was on the plane to Tampa from Charlotte.