The Twitterverse exploded this afternoon with news that Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs are in the final stages of inking a contract to make him manager of the club.
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Hot-Stove: Rays Release Minor Leaguers
As is common for this time of year, the Rays released a number of minor-league players with an eye toward shaping their rosters and the organizations depth chart.
Hot-Stove: The Preliminary Case for Dave Martinez (Updated)
Martinez has served as the Rays bench coach since the 2008 season, making him the longest tenured bench coach in franchise history. He has been a part of each of the Rays’ four postseason runs, with the club posting a 550-423 record under the watchful eyes of Martinez and Maddon.
Breaking: Joe Maddon Opts Out of Contract
In very stunning news, Rays manager Joe Maddon has opted out of his contract with the Rays and will be leaving the team. The move comes as a major surprise, as Maddon had said recently that he expected to remain in Tampa.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Drop Season Finale, 7-2
Put a fork in it, the Tampa Bay Rays’ most disappointing season since 2007 came to a close in disappointing fashion, with the Rays falling to the Cleveland Indians 7-2. The Rays ended the season with a 77-85 record, and their lowest offensive output since the Devil Rays days (more on that below). Alex Cobb took the mound against Indians starter TJ House and allowed ten hits, including a rare two homer second inning. Meanwhile House, while lasting only 49 pitches, proved to be effective, ultimately limiting the Rays to one run in five innings.