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- The Rays had been involved in the chase to sign Matt Wieters, but the Nationals caved and gave the veteran catcher a two year, $21M deal
- The Rays made their offer and aren’t too heart broken about losing out on Wieters
- Kevin Cash is happy with the catching foursome they currently have battling for the starting cather job
- According to Baseball America, the Rays are the favorites to sign Wander Franco, the highest touted prospect in the international class this year
- Neil Solondz continues his work, getting to know all of the players in camp, yesterday with Jeffrey Walters
- There will be no significant rule changes for the 2017 season, which angered commissioner Rob Manfred and has him saying 2018 will be a different story
- Four long-time umpires (Bill Welke, Bob Davidson, Jim Joyce, and John Hirschbeck) have retired
- Austin Pruitt will start the first game of the spring for the Rays Friday night, also updates on the Rays World Baseball Classic players
- Presidents Day was Monday so here are the best presidential names in baseball history
- With Nick Franklin and Rickie Weeks in camp, Tim Beckham is having to compete for a spot on the major league roster, so he’s increasing his versatility