It goes without saying, the Rays could really another bat (or two) in the lineup, especially if they’re going to be competitive in the AL East in 2013. And if that player could fit their DH/OF/1B needs, all the better. But as MLB Trade Rumors recently put it, The choices available are somewhat limited at …
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Hot-Stove: The Rays ink a deal with Roberto Hernandez, and goodbye to Carlos Pena
The Rays finally made the acquisition of 32 year-old RHP Roberto Hernandez official today. Hernandez signed a one year, $3.2MM deal, in what Andrew Friedman called a “risk-reward” move with an “upside (that) is really compelling.” Additionally Hernandez is expected to net $1.85 million in incentives for innings pitched (up to $1.25-million) and also for relief appearances (up …
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Hot-Stove: Tampa Bay close to a deal with SS Yunel Escobar (Updated)
Update: Rays beat writer Marc Topkin tweeted that the Rays have acquired former Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar late last night. Topkin also confirmed what we speculated, “With Escobar as the every day SS, the Rays will restore Zobrist to the multi-position role, playing OF, 2B and some SS.” We’ll have more on this acquisition …
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Hot-Stove: Sean Rodriguez and the Rays come to terms without entering arbitration
MLB Trade Rumors has reported that Sean Rodriguez has come to terms on a new contract with the Rays without having to enter arbitration. Rodriguez signed a one-year, $1MM deal, tweeted Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune. Rodriguez was projected by MLBTR to earn about $1.2MM in his first year of arbitration. A $1MM salary for 2013 seems reasonable considering that …
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James Loney and the Rays agree to a one year deal
Updated: Maddon on Loney below. It didn’t take long for the Rays to make their presence known at the 2012 Winter Meetings. The Rays made the biggest news of the day, signing 27 year-old first baseman, James Loney, to a one year, $2MM contract which could net him $3MM once incentives are taken into consideration. …
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