As this game drags on, I feel moved to mention a handful of recent ex-Rays returning to the big leagues thanks to roster expansion…

-- The Mets today brought up Al Reyes from Double-A—and designated Ruddy Lugo for assignment to clear a roster spot for El Asesino

-- The Braves brought up Jeff Ridgway. Pretty good deal, the Rays getting Willy Aybar for him

-- The Twins summoned Jason Pridie, the other guy who headed north along with Delmon Young and Brendan Harris in The Big Deal