"Maybe tweeting is a more appealing method of getting your thoughts out to the masses a little bit more often. That's the only way I consider it. Otherwise, I do it for the fans' purposes; it's definitely not to try to empty my brain out to anybody else."
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Source : "A CL interview with Joe Maddon on the Rays' chances, Manny & Johnny, "defensive-ectomy," the bullpen and skinny jeans". Interview with Kevin Tall, www.cltampa.com. April 1, 2011.