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Tampa Bay's Isaac Paredes — who singled, drove in a run, drew a walk and struck out in the Rays’ 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday — hit 20 home runs last year after connecting for two total previously in his major-league career. (Douglas R. Clifford / AP, Douglas R. Clifford / AP)Isaac Paredes was known as a pretty quiet, shy player when he was in the Tigers and Cubs organizations. The 24- year-old, however, said after he was traded to the Rays from Detroit last spring, he finally felt like he could open up a little bit and be himself. After all, it is hard to be quiet with teammates such as Randy Arozarena always making him laugh.
Originally published at Tribune News Service