Jeff Keppinger, who can play all four infield positions and also pitch in at all three outfield spots, signed a $1.525 million deal with incentives.
Greg Schiano will have final call on assistant coach hires
January 27th, 2012
Greg Schiano's first order of business after the conclusion of his press conference was to begin intense work on building his coaching staff.
It's something he and general manager Mark Dominik talked about in theory during their second meeting earlier this week, but more in-depth work and decisions lay ahead.
And when they come, the ultimate decisions will be made by Schiano.
"Again, this is Coach Schiano’s staff," Dominik said after today's press conference. "He’s going to have final say on his staff. It’s very important that people understand this is his football staff. I’m just here to help him along because of where we are in the process and really just (for) checks and balances.
Joyce to host Sweet Swing camp Sunday
January 27th, 2012
Rays OF Matt Joyce is returning to his roots, hosting the Sweet Swing Baseball Camp 9-3 Sunday at the North Brandon Little League (2915 Kings Highway, Seffner). Ex-Ray Grant Balfour and other pros are expected. Cost is $100, with no pre-registration required.
Tampa Bay Rays sign utilityman Jeff Keppinger
January 27th, 2012
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer
Friday, January 27, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG — Jeff Keppinger not only knows what he's getting into with the Rays, he likes the sound of it.
Having spent most of his career in the middle infield, Keppinger signed Friday — getting a one-year deal for $1.525 million plus incentives — to be the next product of the Tampa Bay superutilityman factory. Russ Canzler was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano, Josh Freeman have a history together
January 27th, 2012
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer
Friday, January 27, 2012
TAMPA — New Bucs coach Greg Schiano and his quarterback have a history together, having met on the same field five years ago at perhaps Schiano's highest point at Rutgers — and a turning point for Josh Freeman in his development at Kansas State.
Schiano's No. 16 ranked Rutgers team faced Freeman in the 2006 Texas Bowl, dominating Kansas State 37-10 to finish with an 11-win season. The Wildcats (7-6) saw their only touchdown on special teams, and Freeman threw for only 129 yards, with one of his two interceptions returned for a touchdown on the first play of the second half.
Schiano introduced as Bucs head coach
January 27th, 2012
Greg Schiano's introductory news conference at One Buc Place on Friday drew several players – past and present.
Rays add infield depth, sign Keppinger to 1-year deal
January 27th, 2012
Jeff Keppinger, who can play all four infield positions and also pitch in at all three outfield spots, signed a $1.525 million deal with incentives.
Video: Bucs introduce Schiano as head coach
January 27th, 2012
Greg Schiano was formally introduced Friday as the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here are his first comments after taking the podium and laying out his plans for making a transition from college football to the NFL.
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano: Expect accountability, physical play
January 27th, 2012
Times staff
Friday, January 27, 2012
For most of a month, the letters TBA were a nagging reminder of the slow pace of the Tampa Bay Buccaners' head coaching search.
Friday at One Buc Place, Greg Schiano gave them new meaning.
Trust, belief and accountability form the crux of the message the Bucs' new staff will teach, Schiano said during his introductory news conference.
"Our team will be built around a humble, unselfish attitude of sacrifice,'' the former Rutgers coach said. "It's hard to find that in today's world, but that's how it will be.''
Schiano says to expect accountability, physical play
January 27th, 2012
For most of a month, the letters TBA were a constant reminder of the slow pace of the Tampa Bay Buccaners' head coaching search.
Friday at One Buc Place, Greg Schiano gave them new meaning.
Trust, belief and accountability form the crux of the message the Bucs' new staff will teach, Schiano said during his introductory news conference.
"Our team will be built around a humble, unselfish attitude of sacrifice,'' the former Rutgers coach said. "It's hard to find that in today's world, but that's how it will be.''