Rays say, “Welcome back, Kapler”

Gabe Kapler, who served most credibly on the Tampa Bay bench, will be back in 2010.

In 2009, Kapler hit .239 with eight homers and 32 RBI in 99 games. All but one of the homers came with the Rays either tied or trailing.

Kapler told a reporter for MLB.com

I feel like I have a much better season in me [than 2009]. Last year some things went well, while others did not. Some stats I was OK with. Others I’m going to make a conscious effort to improve on. I’m going to work really hard [during the offseason], and I expect to put up good numbers [in 2010]. And I expect to really be a factor in helping the team win.

Kapler signed for $1,000,018 last season; next season he’ll get a reported $1.05 mil, but I wonder if there’s not another $18 in there at the end.


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