Official Site of the Rays · Sep 12, 2015
Blossoming Archer is wise beyond his years
Archer's rise to stardom 4:52 MLB Central features Chris Archer's rise to stardom and what the Rays pitcher is doing to elevate his game ST. PETERSBURG -- The first time Chris Archer met new Rays manager Kevin Cash at lunch there was no small talk.
Fastball down the middle: "What did Corey Kluber do to turn his career around?" Archer asked Cash, who'd been Cleveland's bullpen coach in 2014 when Kluber won the American League Cy Young Award.
Cash was amazed at the first question out of Archer's mouth. But now, after a season managing him, the skipper understands.