Opportunity for Matt Moore to shine – MLB Tampa Bay Rays News
Matt Moore is getting all the support he needs before the start of 2012 Spring Training. In some ways, 2011 proved to be a life changing one for him as he achieved his desired goals with minimal of effort. Before September last year, Moore was unknown to most of the baseball followers. Although he was the leading prospect in Tampa Bay Rays’ minor league system, he was yet to make his Major League Baseball debut.
Rays called him up during closing stages of the season to make his second MLB start. He shined in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series as he pitched seven scoreless innings. Allowing only two hits and striking out six batters, he announced himself in a fascinating style. The Rays immediately decided to offer him a five year $14 million deal, which Moore accepted happily. If the left handed flame thrower can deliver the goods consistently in the upcoming season, he will also have the chance to upgrade his contract to $40 million over eight years. Such an impact he has made.
However, Moore success has not come just because he is talented and skillful. He has been supported heavily by his family and friends. These days, Matt’s dad is very excited about his son’s rapid progress. He is always looking for a way to motive Moore.
"He was a normal, typical, even goofy kid," Marty Moore said in an interview with a leading sports website. "He did all the things the other kids did, and got in trouble when he was supposed to and got away with a few, I suppose."
"But he knew what to do and when to do it. I've told him, 'Matt, you always wind up doing the right thing, you just make me think you're not going to right up until the last minute.’ Nobody pumped any sunshine," Marty said. "If it was good, it was good. And if it was bad, it was bad.”
Even his team-mates and the coaching staff want him to do well. The upcoming season will be of great importance for the thrower. If Moore can live up to the expectations on the mound, surely he will reach new heights in his career.
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