Look closely at the Charlotte Stone Crabs’ lineup card (above). Listed as the Opening Day starter is LHP Drew Smyly. As I previously wrote, Smyly will start his rehab stint with the Class A Charlotte Stone Crabs in their Florida State League opener on Thursday. Kevin Cash told Bill Chastain (MLB.com) that the team wants …
Category Archives: Rays Roster Moves
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Fall Short of Baltimore, 6-5
The Tampa Bay Rays looked to bounce back Tuesday, after the less than auspicious start to the 2015 season. And while they appeared to battle both the Baltimore Orioles and a severe case of deja vu, after allowing six early runs to cross the plate, the team — led by Nathan Karns — refused to hang-up their hats and accept another disappointing loss. Ultimately falling short, Tampa Bay certainly made things interesting by coming within a run of the powerful Orioles.
The New What Next: Rays vs. O’s — A Series Preview of Sorts
It’s been opined by more than a few, the Rays appeared to be in restructuring mode early in the offseason, yet they made several present-day improvements to put themselves in position to win in 2014. Matt Silverman put together a team that — in an ideal world — is deeper offensively, more athletic, and improved defensively. And while they were fairly successful during Spring Training (as it relates to wins and losses), the true test of the team’s mettle begins Monday, when the Baltimore Orioles enter the Trop for a three-game set.
Rays Spring Training Update, Day 41: Cash Announces 25-Man Roster, Rays Wallop Le Tigre 11-5
Rays manager Kevin Cash announced the players who are slated to make the 25-man Opening Day roster, in the afterglow of an 11-5 handcuffing of the Detroit Tigers — solidifying the teams first plus .500 Grapefruit League record under the new regime. Rounding out the roster are catcher Bobby Wilson, infielder Tim Beckham, and right handed pitchers Kirby Yates, Steve Geltz, Matt Andriese and Erasmo Ramirez.
Cash, Rays Set to Announce the Opening Day Roster Friday
Sources close to the Rays said manager Kevin Cash has finalized the Opening Day roster (pending anything unforeseen in the next two days) and will announce it after today’s game in Lakeland.