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With Chris Archer Ready for Primetime, Rays’ 5th Starter Decision Will Soon Be Irrelevant

The Rays’ starting rotation has been finalized: David Price, Jeremy Hellickson, Roberto Hernandez, Matt Moore, and Alex Cobb. We are days away from Opening Day, and the Rays appear ready for the season…Read More

Luke Scott Leaves Minor League Game With Calf Tightness, Rays Forced to Assess Options

There was just one hurdle remaining for Luke Scott before he would be officially placed on the Rays’ 25-man roster: a minor league game on Friday. Unfortunately, though, it did not go well. Scheduled…Read More

To What Extent Did Jeff Niemann’s Trade Value Affect The Rays’ 5th Starter Decision?

The competition stretched the entirety of spring training, but the Rays finally made their decision, choosing Roberto Hernandez over Jeff Niemann for their fifth starter. On the surface, it was pretty…Read More

Roberto Hernandez v. Jeff Niemann – The Battle to Start for the Rays

With under a week before the season is slated to begin, there is really only one major question surrounding the Rays at this point – who will be the fifth starter? What had originally been a battle…Read More

What’s In A Name? The Tampa Bay Rays Should Name Roberto Hernandez Their Fifth Starter

When the Tampa Bay Rays signed Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, it was a typical Rays offseason move. Much like Casey Kotchman, Fernando Rodney, Joaquín Benoit and many others before,…Read More

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Who Should Be The Rays’ 5th Starter, Jeff Niemann or Roberto Hernandez?

Spring training is drawing to a close, and the Rays’ Opening Day roster is set. Jose Lobaton was…Read More

Could Luke Scott See Time in the Outfield for the Rays?

Taking a look at the Rays preliminary 25 man roster for Opening Day, it is noticeable that there are…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays Roster Appears to be Set, Injury Updates

After much speculation, it appears as though the Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day roster may be set. Despite…Read More

Has Jamey Wright Done Enough to Make The Rays’ Opening Day Roster?

From the moment the Rays signed him, it seemed pretty clear that Jamey Wright was going to make the Rays’…Read More

Rays Notes: Jack Cust Released, Leslie Anderson, 4 Others Sent to Minor League Camp

Year after year, the Rays pursue players coming off a poor season or even two, signing as many as possible…Read More

Where Will The Rays Turn If Sam Fuld Isn’t Ready for the Start of the Season?

The past two years, Sam Fuld has been a spark-plug on the Rays’ roster, not being a starting player…Read More

Does Jeff Niemann’s Start Being Delayed Mean Anything for His Future With the Rays?

When David Price appeared in a rain-drenched minor league game the other day, we saw that even if few…Read More

The Importance of Desmond Jennings Continued Development

When one thinks of the keys to the Rays offense, the first things that come to mind are likely the health…Read More

Rays Notes: Fernando Rodney’s Hitless Streak Ends, Roster Moves

Fernando Rodney continued his impressive showing in the World Baseball Classic today as the Dominican…Read More

Rays Notes: Sam Fuld Delayed, Roster Moves

One of the reasons why the Rays have been searching for outfield help may be due to concerns about Sam…Read More

Looking For Treasure in Rays Non-Roster Players

As a non-roster invitee in a major league camp, virtually nothing is a given. Essentially camp bodies…Read More

Why Should The Rays Demote a Superior Catcher in Chris Gimenez Only Because He Has A Minor League Option?

As a major league team, your goal has to be to get your best players on the field on a daily basis. There…Read More

Can Brennan Boesch Become the Next Rays Reclamation Project?

Back in November, before the Winter Meetings took place, Brennan Boesch came up as a player that the…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays Send Mike Montgomery, Enny Romero, 9 Others to Minor League Camp, Tuesday Lineup

Spring training is always an incredible experience for players and fans alike as everyone from the superstars…Read More

Why Are the Rays Looking for Depth At Catcher and in the Outfield?

At this point in time, the Rays have far from a perfect team, but they believe they have put together…Read More