the defensive first 1B will be a seamless transition from Carlos Pena last year. No offense but is very reliable with the glove over at 1B, assuming this is a big league deal it leads me to believe that if the Rays make a big trade involving a SP it will be bringing back a Major League ready OF not a 1B.
#Rays indeed close to signing free-agent 1B James Loney, source confirms. First reported by @TBrownYahoo.
James Loney and Rays close to one-year deal....Loney would replace Carlos Pena at 1B...also talking to Nats on starter for Morse & Espinosa
#Rays RT/ @TBrownYahoo: The Rays appear to be close to signing James Loney. Good fit there.