The Rays wanted to sign slugging 1B/DH Chris Carter this winter, but he didn’t want them, opting to join the Yankees instead. Carter said Tuesday he picked the Yankees because he felt their signing of Logan Morrison would have limited his opportunities for at-bats in Tampa Bay.
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Rays: Over/Under .500?
The Rays had a disappointing season in 2016, despite being ranked by most analyst at or above a .500 record. With spring training starting and the 2017 season coming soon, this got me thinking, are the Rays better than a .500 team this year? To look into this I designed a projection system that uses projected team WAR , to calculate standings for the upcoming season.
Tampa Bay Rays news and links: Corey Dickerson goes deep
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Anthony Gose arrives in Lakeland as long shot in crowded CF race
Even if Anthony Gose has at times tested the patience of the Detroit Tigers organization, manager Brad Ausmus is still in his corner. Gose arrived at Tiger Town on Friday as a non-roster invitee and probably at least fifth in the pecking order for the team’s vacant center field job.
Jake Odorizzi, Michael Wacha go to arbitration
In this Sunday, July 3, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha pumps his fist after getting Milwaukee Brewers’ Aaron Hill to ground into a double play to end the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game in St. Louis. Jake Odorizzi of Tampa Bay and Wacha of St. Louis have gone to salary arbitration and are among six first-time eligible starting pitchers who could get decisions Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Tampa Bay Rays Brad Miller Not Thrilled About Move to Second
In his year with the Tampa Bay Rays, Brad Miller has already had three primary positions. Understandably, he is not enthused with his latest shift around the diamond.
Tampa Bay Rays Retrospective: Brandon Allen
Former Tampa Bay Rays player Brandon Allen turns 31 years old today. Let’s look back on his brief, but notable, time in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Rickie Weeks to Minor League Contract
He may not be the answer at second base, but the Tampa Bay Rays made an interesting signing with Rickie Weeks . The Tampa Bay Rays have been looking for reinforcements at second base over the past week.
What the Rays Should do to Complete their Opening Day Roster
With Logan Forsythe, having been dealt to the Dodgers for a talented pitching prospect in Jose De Leon; and earlier today, the Rays signed OF Colby Rasmus to a 1-year $5 million-dollar deal with incentives. The Rays are looking to contend again in a season where they came off their 2016 campaign with a 68-94 record.
Rays Should Consider Trading Jake Odorizzi
With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training in the coming weeks, it is fair for us to speculate on what kinds of trades could be made in the near future. While the Tampa Bay Rays recently shipped off Drew Smyly to the Seattle Mariners , many still wonder if there is at least one more move to be made within the rotation before the start of spring training.
MLB rumors: Might ex-Boston Red Sox Mike Napoli join Rays? Ryan Hanigan signs with Phillies
Cleveland Indians’ Mike Napoli breaks his bat as he flies out during the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 in Cleveland. The Tampa Bay Rays traded Logan Forsythe to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Jose De Leon earlier this week.
Tampa Bay Rays Evan Longoria Upset About Logan Forsythe Trade
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Invitation only: Mount Pleasant’s Nick Ciuffo heading to Rays big league camp
Scott Greenman, left, a certified strength and conditioning specialist trainer works Nick Ciuffo through sled rows at Pro Performance Athletics in Mount Pleasant. Ciuffo, a minor leaguer with the Tampa Bay Rays, will start spring training with the team next month.