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Rays | Alex Cobb throwing bullpens

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:10 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays P Alex Cobb (rib) has been throwing bullpen sessions with no restrictions after having surgery last year to remove a blood clot from his rib. "I'm 100 percent," Cobb said. "I feel better than I did last year."

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Brandon Gomes to be limited

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:43 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays RP Brandon Gomes (back) will be limited at the start of spring training due to surgery that he had last November to fix a disc in his back. However, he's still confident he will be ready to pitch on opening day April 6. Gomes hasn't thrown off a mound and is unlikely to join the other pitchers in the first week or two of bullpen sessions.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Team receives cash considerations from Cleveland

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:48:40 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Tampa Bay Rays have received $100,000 from the Cleveland Indians to complete an earlier trade for 3B Russ Canzler.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian


Rays | Jeff Niemann loses arbitration case

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:48 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann lost his arbitration case against the team Friday, Feb. 3. He will make $2.75 million this year instead of the $3.2 million he was asking for.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Jose Lobaton throwing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:06:18 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays C Jose Lobaton's (shoulder) shoulder is feeling good, and he is currently throwing at 120 feet. He expects to fully participate in spring training.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Jeff Niemann heads to arbitration

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:22:01 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann and the team went to an arbitration case Thursday, Feb. 2, with Niemann asking for $3.2 million and the team countering with $2.75 million. A decision is expected Friday, Feb. 3.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: The Associated Press


Rays | Tampa mayor believes team has doubts about fan support

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:31:52 -0800

St. Petersburg mayor Bill Foster said he sensed Tampa Bay Rays officials aren't sure moving to a stadium in Tampa is the answer for the team's woes, although much of the public conversation about alternatives has centered around possible sites in downtown Tampa or near the fairgrounds on Interstate 4. "I think the Rays as an organization have serious questions about the Tampa Bay region's ability to support three professional franchises (the Rays, the football Buccaneers and hockey's Lightning)," Foster said. "I didn't leave there with the impression that Tampa would be the panacea."

Comment (1) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: The Tampa Tribune


Rays | Jeff Keppinger's incentives

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:54:04 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays 2B Jeff Keppinger can make an extra $375,000 in incentives based on plate appearances this year; he'll make $50,000 for 250, $75,000 each for 300, 350 and 400 and $100,000 for 450.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: The Associated Press


Rays | Justin Ruggiano to become free agent

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:11:38 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays OF Justin Ruggiano plans to decline his minor league assignment, which will make him a free agent.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Jeremy Hellickson will throw cutter more

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:30:52 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson said during a web chat over the weekend that he is ready to utilize his cutter more this season.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Des Moines Register - Randy Peterson


Rays | Jose Lobaton ready for spring training

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:30:25 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays C Jose Lobaton (shoulder), who has been sidelined in Venezuela since November with shoulder issues, said on his official Twitter account that he is healthy and ready for spring training.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Jeff Niemann's arbitration hearing set for Thursday

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:29:54 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann is scheduled for an arbitration hearing Thursday, Feb. 2, in St. Petersburg. The Rays are 5-0 in arbitration, including 4-0 during executive vice president Andrew Friedman's time with the club.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Extension for Joe Maddon coming soon

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:28:39 -0800

The Tampa Bay Bays and manager Joe Maddon are expected to complete a three-year contract extension some time this week once he returns from a trip to Europe. The deal should be announced well before the Feb. 20 opening of spring training.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Jeff Keppinger financials

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:15:17 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays 2B Jeff Keppinger will make $1.525 million as part of his one-year deal with the club.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Russ Canzler cut

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:02:11 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays designated 3B Russ Canzler for assignment Friday, Jan. 27.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Jeff Keppinger official

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:42:55 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays finalized their one-year deal with 2B Jeff Keppinger Friday, Jan. 27, after he passed his physical.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: The Sports Network


Rays | Five non-roster invitees for ST

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:38:06 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays invited Cs Craig Albernaz and Nevin Ashley to spring training as non-roster invitees, and Ps Marquis Fleming, Ricky Orta and Ryan Reid are also in the mix.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Hak-Ju Lee invited to spring training

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:35:39 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays INF Hak-Ju Lee will be a non-roster invitee at spring training. He is expected to serve as the starting shortstop for Double-A Montgomery this season.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Tim Beckham likely ticketed for Triple-A

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:35:11 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays SS Tim Beckham is likely to serve as the starter at Triple-A Durham this season. He will head to spring training as a non-roster invitee.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: St. Petersburg Times - Rick Stroud


Rays | Bryan Augenstein added

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:34:45 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays signed free-agent RP Bryan Augenstein (Cardinals) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Jan. 25. He also received a spring training invitation.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Jeff Keppinger inks one-year deal

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:13:09 -0800

Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Rays and free-agent 2B Jeff Keppinger (Giants) agreed to a one-year major league contract Wednesday, Jan. 25. The deal is pending a physical, according to a source.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: ESPN.com - Jerry Crasnick


Rays | Close to inking Jeff Keppinger

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:57:02 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays are close to signing free-agent 2B Jeff Keppinger (Giants), and a deal is likely to be announced by the end of the week.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | No closer to stadium solution

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:59:51 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays and the city of St. Petersburg appear to be no closer to a deal for a new stadium after talks between owner Stuart Sternberg and the city mayor.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: The Tampa Tribune


Rays | Justin Ruggiano cut

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:47:02 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays designated OF Justin Ruggiano for assignment Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Carlos Pena official

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:44 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays finalized their one-year, $7.25 million deal with 1B Carlos Pena Tuesday, Jan. 24, after he passed a physical.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: The Associated Press


Rays | Not looking at Francisco Cordero

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:20:42 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays are not looking to sign free-agent RP Francisco Cordero (Reds), who is expected to sign with a team by the end of the week, to be their eighth-inning setup man. At this point, Cordero is open to signing a one-year deal.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez


Rays | Interested in Jeff Keppinger

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:43:33 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays are showing interest in free-agent 2B Jeff Keppinger (Giants).

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: ESPN.com - Jerry Crasnick


Rays | Appear to be finished shopping

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:03:23 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays are not expected to make any additional moves via free agency this offseason, although they could add a right-handed hitter to the bench.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin


Rays | Carlos Pena terms

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:28:42 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena will make roughly $7.25 million as part of his one-year deal.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman


Rays | Bring Carlos Pena on board

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:12:47 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to terms with free-agent 1B Carlos Pena (Cubs) on an undisclosed deal Friday, Jan. 20.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet! Share on Facebook | Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman





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Albernaz Craig C
Alcala Franklin OF
Ames Jeff P
Anderson Leslie OF
Andrade Steve P
Appel Jason OF
Araujo Yoel OF
Archer Chris SP
Arhart Josh C
Armour Brett P
Asanovich Robert 2B
Ashley Nevin C
Augenstein Bryan RP
Ayers Kyle P
Badenhop Burke RP
Bagley James P
Bailey Luke C
Barnese Nick P
Bateman Joe P
Bayliss Jonah RP
Bean Colter P
Beckham Jeremy 2B
Beckham Tim SS
Beech Travis 2B
Bellatti Andrew P
Biell Dustin OF
Boggan Kevin P
Bortnick Tyler 2B
Brett Ryan SS
Brignac Reid SS
Brock Kenny P
Brophy Kevin P
Bryles Brian OF
Buente Jay P
Carroll Jeffrey INF
Carter Kes OF
Chapa Angel P
Chavez Angel INF
Chavez Kevin P
Chirinos Robinson C
Cipriano Cody INF
Cobb Alex SP
Colina Alvin C
Colome Alex P
Cooper Chad 2B
Cormier Lance RP
Cressend Jack RP
Cromer Jason P
Cruz Joseph P
Darcy Jesse P
Davis Wade SP
De La Cruz Chris SS
De La Rosa Dane P
De Los Santos Richard P
Debarr Nick RP
Della Grotta Robert P
Dettrich Julius P
Dietrich Derek INF
Dillon Joe INF
Dyer Shane P
Edwards Ronald C
Eldridge Rashad OF
Espinosa Sergio P
Estrada Robi INF
Farnsworth Kyle RP
Feliciano Jesus OF
Figueroa Cole INF
Fitzgerald Brian RP
Flanagan Jeremy P
Fleming Marquis P
Flinn Chris P
Frontz Neal P
Fuld Sam OF
Fuller Devin P
Furmaniak J.J. INF
Gangi Aaron P
Garcia Gerardo RP
Garvin Grayson P
Glaesmann Todd OF
Glen William P
Goeddel Tyler 3B
Goetzman Granden OF
Gomes Brandon P
Grabowski Jason OF
Greene Charlie C
Guerrieri Taylor P
Guillen Cesar OF
Guyer Brandon OF
Hager Jake SS
Hahn Jesse P
Hall J.T. OF
Hall Justin P
Harris James OF
Hauschild Tyler C
Havlicek Stepan P
Hellickson Jeremy SP
Henderson Brian P
Henriquez Victor INF
Hernandez Carlos SP
Howell J.P. RP
Humphrey Benjamin 1B
Infante Jhancarlos C
Isenia Charion C
James Kevin P
Jarman Michael P
Jennings Desmond OF
Johnson Daniel P
Johnson Elliot 2B
Jones Stephen OF
Joyce Matt OF
Kang Kyeong OF
Kendrick Joshua 1B
Keppinger Jeff 2B
Kline William P
Larson Brandon 3B
Lee Hak-Ju INF
Liberatore Adam P
Livingston Bobby P
Lobaton Jose C
Lobstein Kyle P
Longoria Evan 3B
Luck Chris P
Lueke Josh RP
Mahtook Mikie OF
Malm Jeff 1B
Mangini Matt INF
Martin Brandon SS
Martinez Gabby SS
Mason Chris P
Massiatte Dan C
Mateo Henry 2B
Maxwell Jason INF
Mayora Daniel INF
McEachern Jason P
McGee Jake RP
Medlock Calvin P
Miranda Juan 1B
Molina Jose C
Mollicone John C
Moore Matt SP
Nelson Keith P
Newmann David P
Niemann Jeff SP
Nommensen Brett OF
Nowak Chris INF
Nunez Franklin P
Nunez Jhonny RP
O'Conner Justin C
O'Malley Shawn INF
O'Mally Shawn SS
Olson Jordan P
Orasma Carlos P
Orta Ricky P
Ortiz Ricky P
Peguero Tony P
Pena Angel C
Pena Carlos 1B
Peralta Joel RP
Perez Cesar 3B
Perry Jason OF
Phillips Heath P
Phillips Paul W. P
Price David SP
Querecuto Juniel SS
Quinonez Jonathan OF
Ramos Cesar SP
Reid Ryan RP
Reyes Carlos P
Reynolds Justin OF
Rhymes Will 2B
Rico Matt P
Rodney Fernando RP
Rodriguez Abrahan P
Rodriguez Sean 2B
Rodriguez Wilking P
Rogers Cody OF
Rollins Heath P
Romano Jason INF
Rosario Waldo OF
Ross Michael INF
Royster Ryan OF
Sale Josh OF
Salem Emeel OF
Sanchez Romulo P
Scott Luke OF
Seo Jae Weong RP
Sexton Greg 3B
Shelby III John OF
Shields James SP
Shuman Scott P
Sierra Miguel SP
Smith Hans P
Snell Blake P
Sonoqui Eligio 1B
Southern Michael P
Speigner Brent C
Spring Matt C
Suarez Albert P
Sweeney Matthew INF
Tapia Juan SS
Thomas Mark C
Torra Matt SP
Torres Alexander SP
Torres Marcos C
Upton B.J. OF
Vettleson Drew OF
Vogt Stephen C
Wagner Nicholas P
Walker Aaron P
Walker Matt P
Yates Kirby P
Zobrist Ben 2B
Zumwalt Sean P

Anderson Brian J. TO
Boroski Stan TO
Friedman Andrew TO
Hickey Jim PC
Hunsicker Gerry TO
Maddon Joe MAN
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Robinson Dewey TO
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