[picappgallerysingle id="3225667"]According to Marc Topkin, the Rays might be “very interested” in reliever Brian Fuentes to fill the important closer role that Rafael Soriano handled last season. Quite honestly, if the money makes sense, this would seem like a great move for the Rays. This is a guy who has strung together six straight 20+ [...]
Archive for December, 2010
Is Brian Fuentes the Future Closer?
Posted: 30th December 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Brian fuentes, Jake McGee, Rafael Soriano
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It has been reported a lot lately that the Mariners are shopping their closer David Aardsma. The Rays need a closer, and its no secret. Now, MLB Trade Rumors is reporting that the Mariners are looking for an impact bat in return for Aardsma. Would BJ Upton fit the bill as that impact bat? I [...]
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Rays are showing interest in free agent reliever Bobby Jenks. The Yankees are the other team reported to have interest. I have mentioned Jenks in a couple posts and I think he would be a great fit for the back of the Rays bullpen. He has electric stuff and [...]
If It’s Matt Garza for Drew Storen, Sign Me Up
Posted: 13th December 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: andrew friedman*, Drew Storen, Matt Garza
According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, the Washington Nationals are “aggressively pursuing” Matt Garza. And, within his write-up, there’s this intersting note. The Nationals, who are trying to add a back-end reliever themselves, might reluctantly include Drew Storen or Sean Burnett in a trade. Drew Storen was the 10th overall pick in the [...]
Maybe Carl Crawford Really is a #$@!*^
Posted: 11th December 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, evan longoria
Is it just me, or is Carl Crawford less likeable now that he’s signed with the Boston Red Sox? Going into the off-season, CC said all the right things. He liked here in St. Pete. He wanted to stay. Perhaps he’d even give a hometown discount. Fat chance. The highlights from today’s press conference introducing [...]
With the Red Sox signing one of the more coveted free agents on the market in Carl Crawford, and acquiring Adrian Gonzalez, the Red Sox have officially won the winter meetings. The Yankees are still pursuing Cliff Lee. The Orioles have traded for JJ Hardy and Mark Reynolds. The Blue Jays are in talks for Zack Grienke. [...]
With Jason Bartlett headed out west, Reid Brignac takes over as everyday shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays. And, minutes after the trade was announced, he had this to say via Twitter: View reidbrignac’s tweet
Tribute to Los and Other Winter Meetings Notes
Posted: 8th December 2010 by Devon Rogers in Hot StoveWhile we were all asleep last night, Carlos Pena signed a 1 year, $10 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Carlos spent 4 great seasons in a Rays uniform. He broke onto the scene with his 46 home run season out of nowhere in 2007. After that season, the Rays signed him to a 3 [...]
Could Matt Guerrier Be A Good Fit For the Rays?
Posted: 4th December 2010 by Devon Rogers in Hot StoveCould Matt Guerrier fit in in the back of the Rays bullpen? I have yet to hear anything about him in connection with the Rays, but I think he would be a great add. The question is, how much is he asking for? I don’t know, but his numbers in recent years don’t lie. Guerrier [...]