I think barring the unexpected, there is 0 question the Rays will be contenders the next 3 years (the loss of BJ Upton will be detrimental, but either Guyer or Mahtook will probably be able to slide in for a net loss of no more than 2 wins). 2015 will be murkier as James Shields will be gone (barring another extension), and for 2016 onwards, the Rays will have to have some of our current prospects hit. Still, 3 years of us very probably being contenders is definitely better than what I would’ve expected coming into this article.