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So, about that big bat the Rays were looking for ...

The Rays caught your attention a few months ago, openly acknowledging what seemed obvious to outsiders, that they were looking for a hitter to bolster their offense.

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Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As Pirates Continue Intriguing Offseason

When I woke up this morning, I had no intention of writing about the Pirates for today’s newsletter. Why would I? I have mentioned them in previous editions—such as when I’ve written that they should trade their best player and when they gave up Aaron Judge’s 60th home run—but only…

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John Romano: Opening day is in sight, and the Rays still need more hitters

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Exactly three months ago, the Rays offense rolled over and died.

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Rays’ proposal would add sunshine, palm trees and a nearby creek to ballpark

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An open-air baseball stadium in Florida in the summer doesn’t work. A retractable roof is expensive and can chew up too much space and scenery.

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Playing fewer AL East games should benefit the Yankees tremendously

The Yankees went 47-29 in American League East games last season, securing nearly half of their 99 wins against divisional foes. The .618 winning percentage against the four other AL East teams — who were no slouches, evidenced by a combined 339-309 mark — was legitimately impressive. Their division was…

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15 MLB Predictions to Ring in 2023

The rule changes will bring joy to baseball in the new year.

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Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency

SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”

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Red Sox to sign two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber, per report

The Red Sox said they wanted to sign a starting pitcher who is a leader in the clubhouse and someone they could trust on the mound in a playoff game.

Boston Herald

Pirates add to rotation in unexpected, creative way by signing Rich Hill

General manager Ben Cherington said a few days before Christmas that the Pirates hoped to add to their starting rotation. After the holiday, Pittsburgh did that in a creative and unexpected way, inking 42-year-old left-hander Rich Hill to a one-year, $8 million contract.

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The Phillies’ Andrew Bellatti made a fatal mistake as a teen. A tale of remarkable forgiveness followed.

PHILADELPHIA — Lynette Reid doesn’t like clutter. She keeps a tidy home in western South Dakota, and is quick to toss out anything she doesn’t need. But for the past 12 years, she has held on to an old cardboard box in her garage.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rays to split spring training at Disney, Tropicana Field

The Tampa Bay Rays will split spring training between the Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando and Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian

The Independent UK

John Romano: Suddenly, Tampa has plenty of Rays stadiums it can’t afford

TAMPA, Fla. — Somewhere, in archives of the future, there is a drawer filled with Tampa Bay’s ballpark renderings. The original waterfront park that was not to be in St. Pete. The current pavilion concept at the Tropicana Field site. The first foray into Ybor City. Then the second. And,…

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Dodgers acquire right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen from Rays

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday morning, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who wasn't authorized to speak publicly.

Los Angeles Times

Broken heart mended as Zach Eflin finally joins Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Zach Eflin had hoped for a long time to be a Ray.

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MLB’s Top 25 Free Agents Still Available, With Signing Predictions

After a flurry of huge signings this month, here is an updated list of the best remaining players on the market.

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Bill Madden: It’s contract madness from MLB owners at winter meetings in ‘age of irrationality’

NEW YORK — Sometime around the midpoint of the baseball owners’ nearly two billion dollar spending spree at the winter meetings in San Diego this week, Billy Eppler got off the phone in the Mets war room and announced to his troops that the earth had just shifted.

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Former Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier headed to Blue Jays

Former Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier looks to have a new home, agreeing to a deal with the Blue Jays, pending a physical. Terms were not yet available Saturday afternoon.

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Rays sign starter Zach Eflin to 3-year, $40 million deal

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays made their first big move of the offseason, agreeing to a three-year, $40 million contract with starting pitcher Zach Eflin.

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Where Have All the Star Center Fielders Gone?

This is the worst the position has been in at least 50 years. What happened? Is there hope for a revival?

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni from Rays before reserve list deadline

The Cubs made their first trade of the offseason on Tuesday.

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Rays add longtime Rangers executive Jon Daniels as a senior advisor

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays have hired longtime Rangers executive Jon Daniels as a senior advisor in baseball operations.

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Pirates hedge unexpected bet by acquiring Ji-Man Choi from Rays amid flurry of roster moves

TORONTO — With free agency opening across Major League Baseball on Thursday evening, the Pirates finally had the opportunity to address what was a black hole in their lineup this past season: first base.

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Royals to Hire Matt Quatraro as New Manager, per Report

Quatraro has spent the past four seasons with the Rays, most recently as the team’s bench coach.

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Kansas City Royals choose new manager: It’s Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro

The Kansas City Royals’ first-time head of baseball operations, J.J. Picollo, has selected a first-time manager to lead the ballclub through the next stage of its rebuilding process.

Chicago Sun-Times

Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as new manager

Quatraro replaces Mike Matheny, who was fired as part of a widespread shakeup within the organization after finishing with a 65-97 record for their sixth straight losing season.

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