After a rough start to the spring, Rays newcomer Mike Ekstrom settled in and pitched well enough to earn the team's final bullpen spot.
Manager Joe Maddon praised the control of his fastball, while a three-inning scoreless stint against Baltimore late in the spring schedule helped solidify his place on the roster.
This week I caught up with Ekstrom to talk about the spring and the upcoming season.
Last time we talked, you told us about the disappointment of leaving a great situation with the Padres, where you knew everyone and had grown together with the guys in that system, but were excited about this new opportunity with the Rays. Overall what was the transition like?
Ekstrom: Well you know it’s a little different the first week or so, just meeting new peop ...
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