Rays extra

By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published April 20, 2002

HE SAID IT

"Just show me where they are, and I'll go tackle them." -- a very serious (not to mention determined) Vincenzo Cuffaro, the 5-year-old and close to 3 feet tall Rays honorary bat boy Friday when told he missed getting a couple of players to sign his ball before the game

TONIGHT: RAYS VS. ORIOLES

• WHEN/WHERE: 6:15; Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg.
• PITCHERS: Orioles -- Jason Johnson (0-3, 6.28); Rays -- Paul Wilson (1-0, 1.20).
• TV/RADIO: Ch.32; WFLA-AM 970.

WORTH NOTING: It's Autograph Saturday, featuring Esteban Yan, Jorge Sosa, Jesus Colome and Steve Kent, beginning at 4:55 at various gates. ... Wilson's only win came against Baltimore in a game Johnson started. ... Wilson leads the AL in ERA and is 2-1 against Baltimore in eight games. ... Johnson was an original Ray. He was traded to Baltimore on May29, 1999, for Danny Clyburn. ... Johnson is 3-3 against the Rays and 2-5 for them.

INFORMATION: Call toll free 1-888-FAN-RAYS.

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