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Aybar’s Been Great in Longoria’s Absence
Aybar’s Been Great in Longoria’s Absence
When the Rays lost their best player in Evan Longoria everyone, including me, thought it would be impossible for the Rays to fill the hole that was left at thirdbase. The Rays inserted Willy Aybar as the starter at thirdbase and he has done nothing but impress in Longoria’s absence.
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