Some time in the middle innings of last night's Rays home opener against the Yankees, communications director Chris Costello ambled by my spot in the press box and told me that owner Stuart Sternberg was doing an impromptu media session across the room.
I hustled over and joined the throng; Stu answered questions but kept peering past heads to keep and eye on the field. At one point, he quickly diverted his attention in time to see B.J. Upton's remarkable back-toward-the-field grab, which is destined to go down in Rays highlight lore, probably as "the Willie Mays catch."
I was there with my handy Flip video camera and caught Stu's reaction and that of the press people surrounding him. It's a quick portrait of an owner who understands his obligation to the media, but is first and foremost a fan of his team.
