He knows the game

Just because Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria is a rookie, it certainly doesn't mean he isn't a veteran at the hounding game. The Rays' rising star of a third baseman said Thursday he'd sign my jersey, but only if he could personalize it.

Seeing that I'm a collector, and wasn't trying to make money off of his signature, I had no problem with his request. Besides, it was a real hoot meeting him before the Rays' late afternoon workout at Tropicana Field.