Five years ago on Rays Index the Rays unveiled their plans for a new waterfront stadium and also announced the signing of Troy Percival. Overall, not the most productive day in franchise history. The Rays Officially Unveil Plans For New Stadium On St. Pete Waterfront [Rays Index] Rays Agree To Contract With Free Agent Troy Percival [...]
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One of the biggest factors in the Rays’ payroll is their television contract which pays them a paltry $20 million per year through the 2016 season. And based on the growth of television deals in recent years as well as strong local ratings, it is reasonable to expect that the [...]
Bob Nightengale of USAToday.com is reporting (via Twitter) that BJ Upton has agreed to a 5-year, $75.25 million contract. The deal is pending a physical. So that 5-year, $75.0 million contract I predicted back in September? My bad.
Five years ago on Rays Index we learned that the Rays had traded Delmon Young to the Twins for Matt Garza and Jason Bartlett. Rays Trade Delmon Young And Two Others To The Twins For Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett And A Minor Leaguer [Rays Index]
One year ago on Rays Index we learned that the Rays traded John Jaso. He has gone on to be a pretty decent catcher with the Mariners. Rays Trade Catcher To Mariners [Rays Index]
Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that Jeff Keppinger broke a bone in his leg but says he will be ready by the start of spring training. But more importantly, Heyman says in the same report that it is a strong off-season for part-time, yet productive players like Keppinger. Heyman points [...]
Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star reports that the Rays have indeed discussed a trade with the Royals in which the Rays would send James Shields to Kansas City for top hitting prospect Wil Myers. On the surface it seems like the backbone of decent deal. Rays have excess [...]
Once we get past the excitement of Rays fans over Evan Longoria’s new contract, and the jokes from other fans (“I was wondering who would be playing third base for the Brooklyn Rays in 2020″), the big question is: How can the Rays afford to give Longoria a $100 million [...]
The Rays have announced a contract extension for Evan Longoria that will keep him with the Rays through at least the 2022 season. The six-year extension is worth $100 million and will be added on to his existing contract and includes an option for 2023. The total value of Longoria’s [...]
BJ Upton could be nearing a decision on a new home and a very large contract. According to Marc Topkin, Upton is “looking to make a decision this week.” And right now it sounds like a bidding war is starting to erupt between the Phillies, Braves, and possibly another team. [...]
