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Rays Flush Away Rough Plays

Potty with a purpose.

Evan Longoria's dad was a plumber. As was Joe Maddon's. So when it came to giving the Rays a mental boost, they looked to their history and decided on a toilet. Now there's a miniature toilet in the helmet rack, meant to remind the Rays to "flush away" poor at-bats and miscues in the field.

What's the psychological benefit of the bread maker Joe Maddon bought for the clubhouse?