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After chat with Miller, Duffy debuts for Rays
- Updated: August 13, 2016
NEW YORK — Matt Duffy has been activated from the disabled list, filling the spot on the Rays’ roster vacated when Richie Shaffer was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday night. Tampa Bay’s new shortstop is ready to play for the club and said that he and Brad Miller are all in for the same cause.
Duffy came to the Rays from the Giants, along with two prospects, in the trade for left-hander Matt Moore. Duffy played shortstop throughout his Minor League career but manned third base for the Giants because they have Brandon Crawford at shortstop. Once the Rays acquired Duffy, they told Miller he would be moved from short to first base.
Miller has been vocal about the fact that he did not like the move. That hasn’t kept him from continuing to be a professional. Duffy said he talked with Miller at Tropicana Field prior to going to Class A Advanced Charlotte and Triple-A Durham to finish his rehab from a strained left Achilles tendon.
“We’ve talked a little bit,” Duffy said. “I think we’re both on the same page. First and foremost, we’re here to help the team win games. Whatever way the team sees fit, that’s how we’re going to do it.
“I think …
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