John Sickels has released his Top 20 Rays prospects list along with each prospect’s grades. Be sure to check out his write up with a brief explanation for the grading system and each player’s grade… Jeremy Hellickson, RHP Matt Moore, LHP Desmond Jennings, OF Jake McGee, LHP Josh Sale, OF [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Sternberg’s Comments, Pena’s Letter And The 2011 Roster](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/357OCT10002_ALCS_Game_1_Red_Sox_v_Rays-150x150.jpg)
Stuart Sternberg spoke on a number of topics including Carl Crawford (“thrilled we and he were able to put him in a position to take care of his family for generations to come”), big money in free agency this year (“it’s discouraging”) and next year’s payroll (“It’s really a question [...]
Finally, the Jason Bartlett trade to the Padres is official. The Rays will send Bartlett and a player to be named later to the Padres for four players. In addition to Adam Russell and Cesar Ramos, who were the original participants, the Rays will also receive infielder Cole Figueroa and [...]
The Rays are one of five teams to offer Guillermo Mota a minor league contract. Of those teams, Mota is said to be deciding between the Dodgers, Giants and Rays. At this site we have always leaned more towards telling you what the Rays will likely do, rather that what [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss A New Reliever That Looks A Lot Like An Old One](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/756100828057_MLB_Cardinals_at_Nationals-150x150.jpg)
The Rays found a relief pitcher. They signed Joel Peralta to a one-year deal for $900K. Peralta was non-tendered by the Nationals despite a 2.02 ERA (3.02 FIP) in 49 innings. And before anybody starts wondering if this is the next Joaquin Benoit, Sky Kalkman suggests he is more like [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Flirtations With Jenks, The Bartlett Trade And Another Compensation Draft Pick](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/447100822007_White_Sox_v_Royals-150x150.jpg)
Despite an earlier report that the Rays and Bobby Jenks were close to a deal last night, Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rays are just one team in on the closer. Rosenthal says there is “heavy action” on Jenks (which almost never a good sign for the Rays) and that [...]
A couple of interesting tidbits from Bruce Levine on the trade market for Matt Garza… Levine says the Yankees “will come after” Garza “with their good, young minor league prospects.” Levine confirms that the Cubs have an offer on the table for Garza that consists of “young prospects.” He adds [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Sheff, Ramos And Crawford’s Bookstore](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/781090824232_Phillies_v_Mets-150x150.jpg)
It is no mystery that Gary Sheffield wants to play for the Rays. What we don’t know is how interested the Rays are in Sheffield. Now comes word that Joe Maddon had dinner with Sheff last Friday. Maddon clarified that it was just “to get to know him better” and [...]
Jose Canseco hasn’t played in the big leagues since a 76-game stint with the White Sox in 2001. But Ozzie’s twin is not retired. In fact, he may get a chance to play winter ball in Puerto Rico. This is after playing 11 games this past summer for an independent [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss The Bartlett Trade, Dude Is Back And No Cliff For The Yankees](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/50663225_Devil_Rays_v_Angels-150x150.jpg)
Wondering why the Rays still haven’t announced the Jason Bartlett trade as being official? Well, we now (probably) know which pitcher is holding up the deal. Cesar Ramos is listed as being on the DL for his Mexican League team and hasn’t pitched in a nearly a month (big hat [...]
