DRaysBay Feb 23, 2021
Rays Spring Training position watch: First Base
Photo by Mike Stobe/ Who’s on first? The Tampa Bay Rays currently have several players on their 40-man roster capable of playing first base. However, the majority of the projected playing time for the upcoming season is currently slated to be given to the duo of Yandy Diaz and Ji-Man Choi. Is that the end of the story? Not if the Rays continue emphasizing positional versatility on the roster. Mike Brosseau can play the position when called upon, as can Yoshi Tsutsugo, who played first base at times during his career in Japan. Then there are players waiting in the...
DRaysBay Feb 18, 2021
Predicting the Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day roster
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Deciding the position players is relatively straight forward, but the rotation/bullpen gets a little tricky Spring Training is officially underway, as pitchers and catchers for the Tampa Bay Rays have reported to Port Charlotte to begin their workouts. With the start of spring, it’s time to start predicting the Rays roster on Opening Day, so without further adieu, here is my official prediction of how the Rays will stack come April 1st. Catchers RHB: Mike ZuninoSHB: Francisco Mejia Infielders LHB: Ji-Man Choi, Brandon Lowe, Joey...
DRaysBay Feb 5, 2021
View from the Catwalks: A new mountain in Florida?
Photo by Hannah Foslien/ Plus: Ji-Man has his Arb hearing, Archer is the right kind of risk, and one of the biggest FA left might be getting close to a deal. Rays News Could the Rays be adding (even at age 41) one of the still sickest curves in the game? #Rays are among teams interested in LHP Rich Hill, as @bradfo reported. #Brewers and #Mets also mentioned, could be others— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 5, 2021 Rays, Ji-Man Choi have arbitration hearing - Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times: A decision could be made as soon as today. Archer Signing is...
