Rays catcher John Jaso was back reading his book today when a television sportscaster asked for an interview.
Jaso peaked up from Harlan Coben's "The Woods" to greet him and had a strange question in response:
"On camera?"
The story caused Rays manager Joe Maddon to laugh about the catcher he calls "Mikie."
"He's got a little Tim Salmon in him," said Maddon, who coaches Salmon with the Angels. "He always had what we called 'Salmon-isms.' I think this was one of those 'Jaso-isms.'"
Maybe, one day at Tropicana Field, they'll introduce Jaso as "Mikie."
"Mikie just has a playful ring to it," Maddon said.
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