The Rays could send Gomes back to Triple-A Durham in hopes he’d work through his recent found pitching woes. I’d imagine a move like this could be construed as a last ditch opportunity for Lueke to prove his worth. However, I’d also argue the release of Bell should have sent Lueke a clear message — his spot in the ‘pen isn’t a certainty, nor is it safe. After all, if Friedman and company were willing to eat $5.5MM on an underperforming Bell, there is a very realistic possibility that Lueke could be the next to befall the axe.
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Rays 8/19/13 Starting Lineup, Etc.
Rays 8/19/13 Starting Lineup
Jennings CF
Zobrist 2B
Longoria 3B
Myers RF
Loney 1B
Escobar SS
Joyce LF
Molina C
Johnson DH
Price LHP