ST. PETERSBURG -- Count Kevin Cash among Joey Wendle's biggest fans. The Rays manager believes Wendle belongs in the American League Rookie of the Year conversation.
When asked why he believes Wendle should be a strong contender, Cash replied: "I think just his performance alone."
"We've asked him, we've challenged him in so many different ways, and he's risen up to it every single time," Cash said. "The defense has been outstanding. The way he approaches his at-bats. The big hits he's gotten. Very, very consistent.