Chuck LaMar
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Chuck LaMar
Charles G. "Chuck" LaMarwas the first general manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays franchise in American Major League Baseball, being hired July 19, 1995 — several months after the Tampa Bay franchise was awarded. It began play in the American League East Division in 1998...
direction ownership trade
I'm under no direction from ownership that I have to trade them whatsoever. That's not even a factor.
cannot errors improved last ready time
He cannot make 40 errors here. I think he is an improved shortstop over this time last year. He's ready to play offensively.
continues ethic player tremendous work
He's going to be an All-Star. And his work ethic continues to improve. As Ozzie told him, the only thing that can keep B.J. Upton from being a tremendous player is B.J. Upton.