Tampa Bay Rays
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MLB, MLBPA To Talk International Acquisitions
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced that they formed a committee to discuss the development and acquisition of international players. Sandy Alderson of the Mets, Andrew Friedman of the Rays and Kim Ng of MLB join MLB… Full Story »
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Question of the Day: Who's Rookie of Year?
MLB Official Site &bull Dec 14, 2011
The big announcement is coming Friday night exclusively on MLB.com and MLB Network, as one of 12 nominees is going to win Rookie of the Year in the 10th annual GIBBYs, presented from 9-11 ET. Candidates include Dustin Ackley of… Full Story »
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As Nationals search for a center fielder, the Rays appear unlikely to trade B.J. Upton
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 14, 2011
After engaging in occasional trade discussions involving B.J. Upton for about a year, the Nationals and Rays have seemingly reached a point where talks have stagnated. Barring a blow-them-away offer from the Nationals, the Rays appear content to begin the… Full Story »
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Rays have put together a great blueprint
MLB Official Site &bull Dec 14, 2011
Justice: Rays running on all cylinders Full Story »
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Book Review: September Nights
Baseball America &bull Dec 14, 2011
In September Nights, Rays pitcher James Shields and author Bill Chastain detail with behind the scenes insight what the team went through on the field and inside the locker room as it pursued its second World Series appearance in three… Full Story »
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The BP First Take: Thursday, December 15 by Daniel Rathman
Baseball Prospectus &bull Dec 14, 2011
Devout "Seinfeld" fans undoubtedly remember the scene when Jerry tells George, "If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right." New Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow heeded that advice on Wednesday when he agreed… Full Story »
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Former Indians reliever John Rocker admits to steroids use
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 13, 2011Former major league closer John Rocker, who gained more notoriety for his controversial comments than his 100-mph fastball, has admitted to steroids use during his major league career. Rocker's revelations came during an interview with radio host and freelance writer… Full Story »
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Josh Willingham Decision Expected Soon
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
Agent Matt Sosnick told Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that Josh Willingham "has three viable options" available to him. The free agent outfielder and his wife will make a decision within 48 hours, possibly as soon as today.… Full Story »
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Red Sox To Sign Kelly Shoppach
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Red Sox have agreed to sign Kelly Shoppach to a one-year, $1.35MM deal, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (on Twitter). The deal will be announced today, Crasnick reports. Shoppach, 31, hit just .176/.268/.339 in 253 plate appearances, but he… Full Story »
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Rangers not fishing for Fielder, Darvish
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. The Rangers are more focused on trading for a starting pitcher than signing free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder or even pursuing Japanese right-hander Yu… Full Story »
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Marlins throw Burke Badenhop a curve: "Kind of nuts. I really wasn't expecting that."
Palm Beach Post Fish Tank Blog &bull Dec 13, 2011
Burke Badenhop came to the Marlins four years ago as part of an eight-player trade that sent All Stars Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Detroit Tigers. He left the Marlins today in a trade with Tampa in exchange… Full Story »
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Moore's $14M deal with Rays heavily backloaded
USA Today AL Baseball &bull Dec 12, 2011Matt Moore's $14 million, five-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays is heavily backloaded, with the team paying a total of $3.5 million over ... Full Story »
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Matt Moore's $14M deal with Rays heavily backloaded
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 12, 2011
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Matt Moore's $14 million, five-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays is heavily backloaded, with the team paying a total of $3.5 million over the next three years. Moore's deal would be worth $37.5 million over… Full Story »
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Matt Moore's $14 million, 5-year contract deal with Tampa Bay Rays is heavily backloaded
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 12, 2011
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Matt Moore's $14 million, five-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays is heavily backloaded, with the team paying a total of $3.5 million over the next three years. Moore's deal would be worth $37.5 million over… Full Story »
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Willingham Market Hinges On Cuddyer
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 11, 2011
Meanwhile, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets that the Willingham market hinges on Michael Cuddyer, because the Twins view Willingham as their top alternative. Rosenthal also mentions the Rockies as a player for Willingham. SUNDAY, 11:57am: The Mariners are out… Full Story »
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Report: Rangers interested in Brewers' Casey McGehee, Rays' Wade Davis
Dallas News Rangers Blog &bull Dec 11, 2011Though the winter meetings are over, the Rangers are still looking at options in Milwaukee and Tampa to improve their club, according to the New York Post. With the signing of free-agent Prince Fielder unlikely according to the report, the… Full Story »
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Angels Will Tender Kendrys Morales
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 10, 2011
The Angels introduced Albert Pujols at a press conference today, but they still have to figure out what to do with their two incumbent first basemen. GM Jerry Dipoto indicated that they will find a place for Mark Trumbo, and… Full Story »
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King's Latest: Yankees, Fielder, Rangers, McGehee
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 10, 2011
I am ready to rock and roll," said Yankees GM Brian Cashman while acknowledging that he still isn't optimistic about making a major pitching addition. An NL executive heard that the Rangers have interest in signing Prince Fielder and trading… Full Story »
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MLB Reinstates Manny Ramirez
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 10, 2011
MLB has officially reinstated Manny Ramirez from the voluntary retirement list according to ESPN's Buster Olney (Twitterlinks). Ramirez intends to attempt a comeback next year, but will first need to serve a 50-game suspension for his failed PED test this… Full Story »
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Rays sign pitcher Moore to 8-year, $40 million deal
Tampa Tribune Rays News &bull Dec 10, 2011
Moore earned Tampa Bay's only postseason victory this year with seven scoreless innings against Texas. Moore earned Tampa Bay's only postseason victory this year with seven scoreless innings against Texas. Friedman's initial thought was reinforced when the Rays were deciding… Full Story »
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