Tag Archives: AL east

Poll: Who Will Get Traded — Ben Zobrist or Yunel Escobar — and Why?

As the title suggests, because the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Asdrubal Cabrera earlier in the week, it’s easy to assume that someone in the middle infield will be shipped elsewhere prior to Opening Day. The question is, who — Yunel Escobar or Ben Zobrist?

DRaysBay: Evaluating Asdrubal Cabrera, the Defender

I wrote about the acquisition of Asdrubal Cabrera the other day, and how the deal might be better than the initial gut reaction might assume — that is, supposing the Rays can cobble together a trade of Yunel Escobar. I included an offensive analysis of Cabrera in that article, while also incorporating a piece from Dock of the Rays blog which went into great detail on that very subject. Danny Russell (DRaysBay) took a look Cabrera the defender Thursday, and I thought I’d re-post that article below. After all, a complete view of the newest Ray must include all facets of Cabrera’s game.

Hot-Stove: Rays to Acquire INF Asdrubal Cabrera

Charlie Wilmoth (MLB Trade Rumors) is reporting that the Rays have signed 29 year-old middle infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Though all the specifics of the contract have not been announced, the initial reports have pegged the acquisition as a one year deal, which would typically require a higher dollar amount hence the $8MM figure Joel Sherman reported earlier.

Hot-Stove: Ben Zobrist Trade Rumors

While the trade rumors surrounding Ben Zobrist continue to mount, multiplied in kind are the questions of whether Matt Silverman would attempt to move Zobrist before the start of the season, and who the Rays would get in return if he was dealt. Personally, I don’t see the team moving Zobrist until the Rays are firmly out of contention.

Six Things No One is Talking About as the Rays Stadium Stalemate Continues, Etc

It is incredibly important to get a feel for other’s opinions on this issue — especially those in the trenches. Sadly the local media has focused much of its energy on covering the city of Tampa and Rays’ point of view, only. Errant or not, here is my attempt to air the voices of others involved.