ST. PETERSBURG -- Early in Spring Training, Kevin Cash began giving serious consideration to Logan Forsythe serving as the team's leadoff man.
"More at-bats, more opportunities to help the club," said Forsythe, when asked about the role he has undertaken this season. "I think that was kind of a goal for Cash, to kind of get that top of the lineup more solidified. ... We're not worried about the matchups up top as much as we are down low. I think it's going well right now. Just hope it continues."
The Rays' manager now says of the decision that carried over into the regular season: "He's been outstanding [at the leadoff spot].