The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly close to signing free agent outfielder Avisail Garcia. The contract is reported to be for one year and will guarantee Garcia $3.5 million, plus some potential bonuses. Avisail Garcia agrees to 1-year deal with #Rays for $3.5m base salary with bonuses. @Ken_Rosenthal 1st — Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) January 14, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays to Sign … [Read more...] about Report: Tampa Bay Rays to Sign Avisail Garcia
Top Teams That Would Benefit From Signing Craig Kimbrel
The 2019 season has already started but top closer Craig Kimbrel still remains a free agent. Kimbrel is an elite closer coming off a World Series season. Because of his contract demands and his specialized talent, Kimbrel can only sign with a select few teams. The truth is every team can use a relief pitcher like Kimbrel, but the boxes you need to have checked make the market … [Read more...] about Top Teams That Would Benefit From Signing Craig Kimbrel
Former Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Matt Duffy Heads to Texas Rangers
Former Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Matt Duffy Heads to Texas Rangers When you’re a fan-favorite baseball player, it can become quite the upsetting moment when you’re taken off the team. That’s exactly what happened to third baseman Matt Duffy at the end of last season. Having played for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2016, when he was traded there from the San Francisco Giants, he … [Read more...] about Former Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Matt Duffy Heads to Texas Rangers
One of Baseball’s Best Ever Closers Finds Himself on the HOF Ballot
For nearly two decades, Fernando Rodney captivated baseball fans with his unorthodox style, signature tilted cap, and celebratory arrow-shooting after recording saves. His 17-year MLB career spanned 11 teams, three All-Star appearances, and one World Series championship, making him one of the most recognizable and durable closers of his era. Rodney’s career totals, including … [Read more...] about One of Baseball’s Best Ever Closers Finds Himself on the HOF Ballot
Rays To Sign Highly Sought After Backstop To One-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly concluded a one-year deal with star catcher Danny Jansen worth $8.5 million. The move continues Jansen’s southern swing from Toronto to Boston, where he ended last season with the Red Sox, to sunny Florida. The short-term deal gives Jansen a well-deserved payday while providing the Rays with a veteran and elite defensive presence behind home … [Read more...] about Rays To Sign Highly Sought After Backstop To One-Year Deal