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. …

Well, Someone’s Gotta Go…Right? Who Are We Going to Say Goodbye to When Joyce, Farnsworth, and Scott Return?

It goes without saying that with the imminent return of both DH Luke Scott, and reliever Kyle Farnsworth in the very near future, some folks have got to go in order to make room for them on the roster. The question begs: who will be optioned or designated for assignment? What’s more, are there any …