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Rays disappointed, not discouraged by early postseason exit

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By FRED GOODALL
AP Sports Writer

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say they’re confident they’re built for long-term success, and that persistence and commitment to developing young talent will be rewarded with a championship. Eventually. That’s despite back-to-back early postseason exits. President of baseball operations Erik Neander points to a starting pitching rotation that, if healthy, could be lethal. The Rays also locked in pitcher Tyler Glasnow with a two-year, $30.35 million contract extension in the summer. They also have young shortstop Wander Franco for several years.

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