Why the Rays turned to Richie Palacios at shortstop in a pinch Sunday

ST. PETERSBURG — Kevin Cash wandered down his bench Sunday with a question for Richie Palacios. With the Rays desperate for runs to stop a six-game losing streak, the manager was contemplating some pinch-hitting options, including batting for the only two shortstops on his roster. Palacios, a third-year infielder/outfielder in his first season with the Rays, had taken ground balls at second ...