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Tampa Bay Rays news and links: Rocco Baldelli introduced as Twins manager; Rays snubbed from Gold Glove nominations

Rays legend and new Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was introduced to the Twins media on Thursday, and made an incredible first impression.

Here’s a couple tweets from that event:

Rocco Baldelli: "Analytics is just a word. Really, all we're trying to do is put players in better position to succeed. It's a huge asset to have more information and the ability to use it. The info doesn't do anything in and of itself. It's having people who can use that info."

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) October 25, 2018

New #Twins manager Baldelli said it was "very, very emotional decision" to leave #Rays and "there were some tears involved" but end of day, "I am very, very excited and I know that I made the right decision.