ST. LOUIS -- Players Weekend has brought out a variety of interesting stories from players on all 30 teams. From creative nicknames on jerseys to interesting dedications written on patches, the opportunity to express what makes each player unique has been embraced, even in the most unexpected ways.
The Rays are certainly no exception. One of their more eye-catching nicknames, however, comes from a player who wasn't expecting to be in the Majors this weekend.
Relief pitcher Chih-Wei Hu was called up from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, the day before Players Weekend began.