Dec 14
Well, we all knew it was just wishful thinking when we heard the Rays were making a “serious run” at free agent Josh Willingham. And now we learn that Willingham is close to signing with the Twins. [MLBTradeRumors]
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Dec 05
Rays Are Making A ‘Serious Run’ At A’s Outfielder
BJ Upton, Josh Willingham, Matt Joyce 7 Comments »
According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Rays are showing strong interest in signing Josh Willingham of the Oakland A’s…
The Tampa Bay Rays are making a serious run at free agent OF Josh Willingham, BB source says
Willingham is not a new name on the Rays radar. He was targeted by the Rays at this year’s trade deadline, and at the trade deadline in 2010. But both times they were unable to make a deal.
However, acquiring Willingham certainly adds an interesting twist. It would seem Read the rest of this entry »
Jul 08
Stark: Rays Looking To Upgrade Offense; Upton Not Likely To Be Traded (Yet)
Adam Dunn, BJ Upton, Cliff Lee, Jeremy Hellickson, Josh Willingham 29 Comments »
Earlier this week we heard that the Rays might be interested in trading for Cliff Lee. Now we learn from Jayson Stark that the Rays have inquired about a couple of hitters…
Despite an eruption of rumors linking them to Cliff Lee, the Rays are spending almost all of their time shopping for bats these days. Two names sources say they’ve inquired about: Josh Willingham and Adam Dunn, reports ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark.
Clubs that have spoken with the Rays say they’re not even focused on adding offense at any particular position…their focus is to “just get a bat,” said an official of one club, “and make the pieces fit later.”
Certainly Lee would be a big boost to the Rays rotation, but it does make more sense that the Rays first priority would be to add a bat. In fact, if Lee doesn’t work out, we can’t imagine there is even a plan B for the rotation that does not include the name “Jeremy Hellickson.” Read the rest of this entry »
