Farquhar wows Rays in outfield during BP

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ST. PETERSBURG — Before reliever Danny Farquhar joined the Rays this season, he considered himself to be the best at shagging fly balls in batting practice. When he was with the Mariners, it was kind of his thing. Farquhar would patrol center field like it was his everyday job, going after anything in his direction.

Now Farquhar has competition with Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winner Kevin Kiermaier, and the right-hander is only the second best. But while everyone else is lounging around in the outfield and tossing balls back into the infield, Farquhar is getting a workout and opening everyone’s eyes in the process.

“It’s my time to enjoy myself, have fun, try not to get hurt, stay athletic,” Farquhar said. “We need that sometimes. A little exercise, you know. It’s more fun than anything.”

Farquhar has struggled on the mound …

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