It’s unanimous.  Evan Longoria is the best of the newbies.  Actually, he’s better than a lot of oldies.  The dude’s right up there on my list of the best things ever.  He just passed carmel macchiatos, and that’s saying something.  I love him.

I also love movies.  All kinds of movies, but particularly chick flicks.  I’m a chick, I’m allowed.  So I thought why not combine these things for something fun this off season.  If your favorite Rays player was a chick flick character, which one would he be?

I think Longo deserves the honor of being first in this series of Rays as Leading Men.

Evan Longoria = John Smith

Movie – Mr and Mrs Smith

Originally played by Brad Pitt

John Smith is not what he seems.  He plays like he’s your normal suburban husband when he’s actually a paid assassin.

Neither is Longo.  He plays like a seasoned veteran, when he’s actually a 23yr old rookie.

Both men use their instincts to succeed.  They also have a lot of weapons.  John has knives and guns.  Evan has a cannon for an arm, amazing aim, and he’s especially handy with a bat.

Evan is missing the hot wife that happens to be an assassin, but he’s been spotted with some possibilities.  He’s got plenty of time for that.  Imagine though, she could wear his jersey and boots after they rocked the house.

Longo is the man, kind of like John Smith.  Yet both are kind of cute and goofy underneath it all, making them that much more irresistible. 

Who knows maybe next year he’ll be the MVP.  Go Rays!!