Category Archives: Rumors

Report: Rays Interested in Heath Bell

From Nick Cafardo: According to one major league source, the Rays are also interested, and able to offer a good package of young players. But the Rays have to determine over the next two weeks whether they have enough firepower … Continue reading

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Blue Jays Designate Juan Rivera For Assignment

Aside from effecting a direct competitor’s roster, the news of Juan Rivera being designated for assignment should catch the Rays’ attention for another reason – adding Rivera to the mix. Since tying a career-high with 50 extra-base hits in 2009, … Continue reading

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Regarding Selling

Buster Olney has a new blog up on ESPN, and within notes the Rays have “sent signals” suggesting they are open to trades. This qualifies as news because previously, Andrew Friedman refused to answer phone calls, emails, and texts from … Continue reading

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Francisco Rodriguez Open To Rays Trade

With the New York Mets nearly 10 games out of first place, it should not surprise anyone if they start selling off assets. Aside from Jose Reyes, one of those assets is closer Francisco Rodriguez. Although Rodriguez wants to close … Continue reading

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Report: Nationals Have Interest in B.J. Upton

The trade deadline is eight weeks away, so rumors are going to start flying sooner than later. Kicking things off is the Nationals reported interest in B.J. Upton. Bill Ladson has the details, and in a previous post suggested the … Continue reading

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