DRaysBay Nov 23, 2021
The Rays did WHAT? Reactions to Franco signing
Set Number: X162639 TK1 The Rays have on many occasions been willing to sign promising early year players longer term, paying them more in team controlled years in exchange for some cost control in at least a few free agent years. Contracts with Evan Longoria, Ben Zobrist, James Shields, Chris Archer, Kevin Kiermaier and Brandon Lowe all followed this pattern. But the player in question was never twenty years old, the number of years was never double digits, and the total dollar amount has never hit $200 million. So when press reports about Wander’s contract, which...
Rox Pile Nov 22, 2021
Should Kevin Kiermaier be a trade target for the Colorado Rockies?
As Colorado Rockies fans already know, the team is going to be looking at a slew of outfielders this offseason because they want to address their offense. They believe that addressing their offensive woes will be best addressed in the outfield. The Tampa Bay Rays could be a fit for the Rockies and being able […] Should Kevin Kiermaier be a trade target for the Colorado Rockies? - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - Colorado Rockies News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Cubbies Crib Nov 22, 2021
Chicago Cubs: Finding a match with the Rays in a Kevin Kiermaier trade
Jed Hoyer continues to insist the Chicago Cubs will spend this winter in hopes of returning to the postseason as soon as next year. So far, it’s been nearly silent as far as legitimate rumors go, but it seems like he’ll steer clear of the most expensive free agents, instead focusing on finding value elsewhere. […] Chicago Cubs: Finding a match with the Rays in a Kevin Kiermaier trade - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Fan Community
DRaysBay Nov 8, 2021
No gold gloves for the Rays in 2021
Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald Where the Rays were nominated the results are reasonable, but in CF there’s an argument to be made for KK. The Rays had the most wins in baseball but no gold glove wins, with the 3B award going to Matt Chapman (no surprise), the LF award going to Andrew Benintendi (frustrating but understandable), and the CF award to Michael A. Taylor (mild surprise). Kevin Kiermaier is the best defensive center fielder in baseball, and of his generation of athletes to play the outfield. In previous season he did not win, one...
DRaysBay Nov 5, 2021
View from the Catwalks: Farewell, Buster
Photo by Brian Blanco/ Plus: new Mayor of St Pete offers suggestion of a waterfront stadium, and what could the Rays learn from the Braves We are officially into the offseason and there’s a lot to look back on 2021 with fondness and to build off of for 2022: ɴᴇxᴛ ʏᴇᴀʀ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛꜱ ɴᴏᴡBut first, one last look back at the best moments of 2021#RaysUp pic.twitter.com/gHP5yX64XL— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) November 3, 2021 Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier undergoes knee surgery - Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times: Kiermaier played rather well despite...
