ST. PETERSBURG -- Rob Metzler is ready to accept the accountability that comes with his job. He's just not ready to take the credit.
The Rays' new scouting director is all about team. A conversation with Metzler, 35, can cover a myriad of subjects, but he always manages to circle back to gush about the people he works with.
"I am not the best scout on our staff by any means," Metzler said. "We have tons of experienced guys who have spent way more time out in the field and experienced way more evaluations from first seeing a player and drafting him.