As much as I’d like to harp on Hellickson or the Rays inconsistent offense that couldn’t get much started Wednesday night, I’m going to focus on something else, Jason Bourgeois — more specifically, why he’s still on the 25-man roster. He, after all, misplayed another ball in the outfield for the second time in three games. Though tonight’s fielding geek wouldn’t prove costly, and though he was fairly productive at the plate, I’d argue that he’s here (instead of Brandon Gomes who was sent down on the 20th) for a few reasons — the biggest being that he’s out of options and the Rays don’t want to lose organizational depth by running Bourgeois through waivers. One should consider the depth in Triple-A Durham. With Brandon Guyer on the DL, the Rays are left with career minor leaguer Rich Thompson, and Gary Busey lookalike Shelley Duncan.
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Hot-Stove: BJ Upton to sign with the Braves, Jeff Keppinger rumors, and the Rays sign Mike Fontenot and re-sign Rich Thompson to minor league deals (updated)
FYI, this piece has been updated below. Thanks for everything BJ, you’ll be missed! Upton’s tenure with the Rays officially came to an end today, as news broke that he’s signed a 5-year, $75.25 MM contract with the Atlanta Braves. His windfall (of sorts) does not include any options for 2018 or beyond. With news …
Rich Thompson and Wilking Rodriguez Outrighted to Triple-A Durham
MLB Trade Rumors reported that the Rays outrighted Chris Titus lookalike, Rich “I batted .091 in 23 games” Thompson, and RHP Wilking Rodriguez to Triple-A Durham in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Brandon Guyer and Robinson Chirinos. Rodriguez posted a 5.56 ERA with 7.7 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 in seven starts. …
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