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Shields also confirmed a report in the Tampa Bay Times that he has been in contact with Rays third baseman Evan Longoria regarding the latter’s recent comments.
Longoria previously suggested the Rays were in a “better mental state” without Shields and outfielder B.J. Upton because the two veterans often referenced their time with the club’s struggling years.
Upton departed the Rays in the offseason as a free agent who eventually signed with Atlanta.
“(Longoria) texted me a little while ago to apologize,” Shields said. “It didn’t come out the way he wanted. Everything is fine.”
So...no retaliation then?
“I’m not going to hit him,” Shields laughed, “but I’m going to pitch inside if I need to. I’m definitely not going to be scared to do that.
“Look, I’ve known him for years, and I’m not going to let something so little ruin what we’ve had in the past. I don’t care about the petty stuff, and I don’t have any room for drama.”
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