UPDATE: Read Mitch Perry's recap of the conference call with the Rays' president of baseball operations, Matt Silverman, who says he was "surprised and disappointed" by Maddon's decision to leave. Say it ain't so, Joe! Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon has opted out of his contract and will not manage the Rays in 2015. […]

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