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Rays Keeping Ks Down with Keppinger

by Michael Bletsch — The Tampa Bay Rays have recently signed journey man Jeff Keppinger, to a one year $1.525 million contract. “Keppinger?,” you might say. Yes, Keppinger. Someone who can really add to the already excellent defense the Rays have. He can also contribute to the offense as well.

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