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Welcome to the AL East, Scouting Michael Pineda Edition
Edit: After some interesting arbitrary endpoints tweeted by Mark Simon at ESPN, I've rethought my classifications, and changed them around a bit. The result is more four seam fastballs at the result of two seam fastballs and cutters. As everyone knows by now, the New York Yankees traded their best...
Love, or at least a high level of mutual respect is in the air
It's been interesting to watch the interaction between the three men who lead the major league sports franchises in the Tampa Bay area and the relationships between the teams that are developing as a result. Back in February, Lightning coach Guy Boucher, Rays manager Joe Maddon and Buccaneers...
MLB Trade Deadline: Phillies, Rangers step up pursuit for Rays' B.J. Upton
With Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran bound for the Bay Area, reports indicate that the Phillies and Rangers are stepping up their efforts to land outfielder B.J. Upton. Multiple reports have said that pitching prospect Zack Wheeler will be the centerpiece of the deal, but no word on whether or not...
Rays DH Manny Ramirez announces retirement
Reports came out this week that Rays designated hitter Manny Ramirez tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and would be suspended for 100-days. Ramirez, instead of sitting out the time, has opted to retire. "I'm at ease," Ramirez told ESPNdeportes.com via phone from his home in Miami....
Opening Day Boost: Rays extend righty Wade Davis
The Rays and right-handed pitcher Wade Davis have agreed to a four-year extension worth 12.6 million dollars, according to FOXSports.com. The deal includes options from 2015-2017 which would bring the total contracts worth to 35.1 million dollars. After going 2-2 with a 3.72 in his rookie debut,...
Padres close in on free agent Chad Qualls
The Padres have added another veteran to the back-end of the bullpen by coming to terms on a deal with free agent reliever Chad Qualls. The deal is believed to be worth around 2 million dollars, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com. Qualls pitched for the Rays and Diamondbacks and compiled...
Rays, Kyle Farnsworth agree to deal
The Rays have signed right-handed power pitcher Kyle Farnsworth to a one year deal worth 3.25 million dollars, according to ESPN.com. Farnsworth put together a pretty solid year between the Royals and Braves, posting a 3.34 ERA in 60 appearances.The deal includes an option for a second year that...
Cubs acquire Rays pitcher Matt Garza in 8-player deal
The Cubs traded three of their top ten prospects today in a deal for Rays ace Matt Garza, according to ESPN.com. The Cubs sent their minors pitcher of the year Chris Archer and minors hitter of the year Brandon Guyer, along with Korean phenom Hak-ju Lee, catcher Robinson Chirinos, a defensive...
Free agent Rafael Soriano open to pitching for Yankees
The agent of free agent pitcher Rafael Soriano told ESPN that his client is open to setting up for the Yankees. The Yankees lost Kerry Wood to the Cubs and need someone to bridge the gap to Mariano Rivera. In his first and only season with the Rays, Soriano posted a 1.73 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP in 64...
Reds, Rays interested in Scott Podsednik?
The Reds have interest in free agent outfielder Scott Podsednik, according to FOXSports.com. Podsednik hit .297 last season with 6 home runs and a .333 on-base percentage in 134 games between the Royals and Dodgers last season. Podsednik has been very consistent with over the past two seasons and...
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