Hot-Stove: Rays interested in Erik Thames and Steve Pearce; pitching and Logan Forsythe trade rumors

After a couple of weeks of relative quiet, the Hot-Stove period has, well…heated up! Keep reading for the he most recent rumors swirling around the Rays.

Hot-Stove: Dodgers, Cardinals, and Rangers Interested in Jake Odorizzi

Moments after Zach Links (MLB Trade Rumors) broke the news that the Tampa Bay Rays discussed a starting pitcher/outfielder swap with the Colorado Rockies, Marc Topkin (Tampa Bay Times) reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers fired up trade discussions for Jake Odorizzi.

Hot-Stove: Trade Discussions Surrounding Jake McGee Are Intensifying

Trade discussions surrounding Tampa Bay Rays’ LHP reliever Jake McGee have intensified over the past 24-to-48 hours reports Jon Morosi (FOX Sports). Both McGee and RHP reliever Brad Boxberger have drawn significant interest, and several have suggested that half of the back end duo is likely to be moved.