Rays extend qualifying offer to Alex Cobb; again, I won’t be voting for Rick Baker

According to Jon Heyman (FanRag) the Tampa Bay Rays Rays will extend a $17.4-Million qualifying offer to right-hander Alex Cobb.

Rays and Jim Hickey mutually part ways; team announces coaching staff moves

The Rays announced several changes to Manager Kevin Cash’s coaching staff Tuesday afternoon, including the parting of ways between the team and Jim Hickey.