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The 2023 season is shaping up to have a lot of intrigue surrounding this ball club, both on and off the field, as there is interest in what direction this team will go in after an early playoff exit in 2022.
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With that being, said there are three achievable goals that the Rays fans should hope for, or even expect, heading into 2023 that can make this team have a successful and productive year as well.
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After a significant waiting period, which included topping out at approximately 40% on the BBWAA ballot over his first ten Hall of Fame tries, justice has been
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The Tampa Bay Rays are in a stadium predicament, something that the team has been in for years; however, only this time it is with their spring training complex, as Charlotte County officials and the Rays officially announced that Charlotte Sports Park wi
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Zach Eflin's talents have now been transferred to the American League, as the Rays were able to sign him to a three-year, $40 million contract. 
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Jon Daniels, who was most recently the Texas Rangers' Director of Baseball Operations until mid-season this year, has been named the Tampa Bay Rays' new senior advisor.
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The Rays have made their first major move of the offseason, offloading first base stalwart Ji-Man Choi in a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Korea
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The Tampa Bay Rays have declined a club option that would have paid Kiermaier $13 million in 2023 & instead making him a free agent. Kevin was an integral part
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Tampa native Fred McGriff is once again in consideration for the National Baseball Hall of Fame heading into the 2023 balloting season. This time, however, the
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This season the Rays will feature four prospects on the roster for the American League, all of whom have played with the Mesa Solar Sox group this year, to which the Rays are affiliated with for the Fall League season.
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The Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason should look to acquire 5 free agents, Jose Abreu, Chris Bassitt, Willson Contreras, Trey Mancini, and Evan Longoria, Longo
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The future of the Tampa Bay Rays looks good as they hope to remain in Tampa. The Rays hope to replace Tropicana Field with a new home field and stadium with the help of MLB, Stu Sternberg, and the Tampa Bay Rays fanbase.
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Matt Quatraro, the now-former bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays, officially signed on as the manager for the Kansas City Royals, starting in 2023. Quatraro, who will become the 18th all-time manager for the Royals.
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However, the team does have players who have greatly contributed to the success of the organization and deserve to have their number retired at some point down the line or even sooner rather than later for some of our retired past greats.
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The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to welcome back Wander Franco, Tyler Glasnow, and Shane McClanahan to the team real soon from injury. They are already thankful to have players like Brandon Lowe, Manuel Margot, and Yonny Chirinos back for the playoff push
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The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their schedule for the 2023 Season, their 25th anniversary season.
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The Tampa Bay Rays and right hander Tyler Glasnow have agreed to an extension, keeping the ace in Tampa for two more seasons.
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The Tampa Bay Rays signed right-hander Chase Anderson to a minor league contract about a month ago, and the veteran pitcher is already opting out of his deal.
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