CLEVELAND — Catcher Christian Bethancourt didn’t need long after his trade from Oakland in early July to get a sense of why the Rays have been so successful, making the playoffs for a fourth straight season.
“It’s different,” he said. “It’s definitely a different culture here.”
New teammates welcomed him, regardless of his limited past success. Staff made sure he had whatever he needed. Coaches conveyed information in simple form, stressing positives and building confidence.
