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. [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Chone Figgins, The Asking Price For James Shields, And Pursuing Keppinger](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/50609112708_Rays-at-Angels1-300x265.jpg)
According to Marc Topkin, the Rays “have interest” in Chone Figgins who was just released by the Mariners with one year and $8 million left on his contract. The interest makes sense considering: a) he played with the Angels when Joe Maddon was a coach there; b) he can play [...]
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Some roster news for the Rays. First of all, the Rays officially announced Joel Peralta’s new contract, and it is an odd one. He will make $3 million in each of the next two seasons. In addition, the Rays have three option years (2015-17) at $2.5 million each. And none [...]
A few tidbits on BJ Upton… Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says the Braves are targeting several center fielders but that BJ Upton continues to be their top choice, who are making a “strong push.” [AJC.com] Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com says BJ Upton “could take more recruiting trips” and [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss An Update On The Uptons, Howell’s Future, And More On The Jays’ Megatrade](http://www.raysindex.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hangover22-300x225.jpg)
There were a couple of minor updates regarding BJ Upton’s free agency this weekend. Braves GM Frank Wren talked about his 6-hour meeting with Upton last week. In addition to meeting with the Braves, Ken Rosenthal says Upton has also already met with the Phillies. And according to Adam Kilgore [...]
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Of the 20 “most distressed” metropolitan areas in the country, five areas in the state of Florida are among the top eight, including Tampa-St. Pete (#2) and the Orlando area (#1). In both Tampa-St. Pete and Orlando, unemployment is rated as “emergency crisis,” the worst possible rating. Housing in both [...]
One more relevant topic from Knobler and his speculation on the possibility of trading David Price… Some Rays people have even identified the Rangers as the team that could provide them with the biggest return in the areas they need most. What if the Rangers, always in search of a true No. [...]
From the same Danny Knobler story we discussed earlier, comes even more evidence that Jeremy Hellickson is the most likely starting pitcher to be traded. And not susprisingly, Wade Davis‘ name is also mentioned… The Rays have suggested to teams that they don’t want to trade either Price or James [...]
Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com is the latest to weigh in on the possibility of trading David Price, weighing the pros (“They could ask for a three- or four-player package that could address almost all of their needs [a shortstop, a catcher, a big hitter at first base or in the [...]
There was some concern that BJ Upton would have a tough time in free agency because there were several other center fielders on the market. But as we mentioned before with the Rangers, several of the teams losing a center fielder will also be in the market for a replacement. [...]
