Hot-Stove: The Arbitration Thread (Updated)

January 18, 2013 was the deadline to exchange filing numbers with their arbitration eligible players. The Rays had four players (Matt Joyce, Ryan Roberts, Sam Fuld, and Jeff Niemann) that were arbitration eligible. Now that the deadline has come to pass, we’re pleased as peach to announce that the Rays have avoided arbitration with the …

Meet the Rays 2013 Arbitration Eligible Players

With the 2012 season being all but a faint memory, us Rays fans are trying to find something to hold on to between now and when the pitchers and catchers report to Port Charlotte, in February. Believe it or not, there are lots of things (okay, I might be stretching things just a bit) that …

Of Injuries and Acquisitions

The Injury List Sean Rodriguez: The Rays have recalled SeanRod, putting him on the 15-day DL. Brandon Guyer: Out for the season with a torn left labrum. Guyer will need surgery for the injury. As of May 29th, Guyer has been placed on the 60-day DL. Robinson Chirinos: Chirinos is unlikely to return this season. …

Looking Back While Moving Forward; Rays Say Goodbye to Charm City and Hello to Toronto

I’ll be blunt, I’m damn happy that the series against the Orioles is over. Baltimore, I like you. I really respect your team and what Buck Showalter’s done. And to be honest, I’m excited about the idea of a future competitive rivalry between the Rays and the O’s similar to that of the Red Sox …