MLB Releases A Statement on the Rays Stadium Saga

Major League Baseball issued a statement on the Rays stadium situation this afternoon. That statement is below: The Commissioner has had conversations with Stuart Sternberg and is disappointed with the current situation in the Tampa Bay market. The status quo is simply not sustainable. The Rays have been a model organization, averaging nearly 92 wins …

Hot-Stove: Of Slim Pickings in the DH/OF Market

Marc Topkin noted that the Rays, “Still need a DH. Maybe another outfielder. Conceivably both,” and “The DH spot is wide open, and a free agent seems likely, though the money, of course, will be a factor as the payroll is already in the $55 million range (plus incentives) and thus unlikely to go much higher.” …

Hot-Stove: Random Tidbits to Get You Through the Middle of the Week (Updated)

There haven’t been many groundbreaking revelations fit to report on this week. That said, today I get to play the game of lazy journalist/internet aggregator, regaling you (read: bombarding) with pertinent links and of tasty nuggets to chew on. Here goes: On Wil Myers: Monday marked the beginning of the Rays Winter Development Camp, where …

Noah Pransky on Misleading Comments Regarding the Stadium Saga

In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a big fan of Noah Pransky. He, by way of his blog the Shadow of the Stadium, consistently calls things like he sees them. Pransky offers an important and valuable counter voice to those that think the only reasonable solution to the Rays stadium saga is a …