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Rays Notes: Justin Upton Traded to Braves, The Rays’ Chances for Michael Bourn

Breaking news just now is that the Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Justin Upton from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Here’s the full trade. Arizona Diamondbacks trade OF Justin Upton and 3B Chris…Read More

Does “File and Trial” Strategy Pay Off for Rays, Blue Jays, Braves, White Sox, and Marlins?

When it comes to negotiating with their arbitration-eligible players, each team in baseball has a different strategy. But on one issue, when negotiations end, the dividing line is pretty clear-cut. This…Read More

Breaking Down the Minor League Catcher Market: Part 4, The Ones That Already Signed

Over the past couple of weeks we have discussed minor league free agent catchers that the Rays could potentially target. One group of players that we left out is the players who already signed with other…Read More

Could the Rays’ Next Move Be to Acquire the Braves’ Juan Francisco?

The Rays’ 2013 team is already starting to come into view after the Rays’ acquisitions of James Loney and Yunel Escobar. However, the Rays’ still have to do before they’re ready…Read More

B.J. Upton Signing With the Braves A Predictable Yet Stunning Reality for Rays Fans

Maybe this day was inevitable- but now it’s finally beginning to sink in. B.J. Upton will not be playing his home games in Tampa Bay next season. He has signed a 5-year, 75.25 million dollar contract…Read More

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The Chaos That Is the MLB Hot Stove

Kevin, I want Justin Upton, but you’re not getting Elvis Andrus or Jurickson Profar. These are…Read More

The Ones That Got Away: Kris Medlen

Way back in 2003, the Rays took a 37th round flier on a little 5’10″ right-hander with a…Read More

Game 41: Joyce Slam, Impressive Cobb Help Rays Even Series with Braves

James Shields is the anchor of the Rays rotation. Whenever he loses, it has to rattle the team. The Rays…Read More

Ranking the Top 10 Uniforms in Baseball

I could watch baseball all day, no matter who’s playing. But it’s always nice when one or…Read More