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Carl Crawford hopes to simplify manager Joe Maddon's decision to possibly place him on the playoff roster. He'll get his last chance to make that point in a second rehab game with the Rays' instructional league team today at Tropicana Field. Crawford's first opportunity went well by his estimation, despite finishing 0-for-4 on Monday against Pittsburgh minor-leaguers. "I think I did enough today," said Crawford, who had surgery on Aug. 14 to repair tendon damage to his right middle finger. "I didn't get hits, but I showed them bat speed and (today) I'll probably do the same thing. If it's a tough decision after that, I really don't know what to say." Maddon watched Crawford play before departing for a meeting, and they did not discuss the leftfielder's future.

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September 30, 2008  10:46 AM ET
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No buzz for the upstart Rays...

September 30, 2008  04:24 PM ET
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He's really made the grade.

 
September 30, 2008  11:47 PM ET
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I'd keep him on the roster even if just to use him for defense in late innings and/or pinch running

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