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Rays Links:
- Neil Solondz has his recap of last night’s game with audio from Steve Pearce and Matt Andriese
- The Rays were on the brink of total collapse following bludgeoning courtesy of the Royals, but the Rays persevered and bounced back to SAVE. THEIR. SEASON!
- The Process Report previewed the Rays series with Houston
- On day two of the draft (rounds three through ten), the Rays selected only pitchers making it a total of eight pitchers and three position players so far. The draft will conclude today with rounds 11 through 40.
Rob Metzler chats with @TampaBayTK about the @RaysBaseball first two days of the draft.https://t.co/cQWPooWe2x
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) June 10, 2016
Around the League:
- The Jimmy Rollins era in Chicago is over as the veteran short stop was designated for assignment by the White Sox
- Worrisome news for the Pirates and fans of excellent pitching as Garrett Cole was removed early from his start with right triceps soreness.
- An awesome draft story for the Biggio family as Cavan Biggio (Craig Biggio’s youngest son) had his named announced by his older brother as the Blue Jays selected him in the fifth round of the draft.
- Another day, another heart wrenching passing of a sports legend as “Mr Hockey” Gordie Howe passed away at the age of 88.
- Also, there's this...
Source: Yankees discussing Chapman trade with Cubs. Possible names involved coming later today.
— Christopher meola (@DfineNrmLC) June 10, 2016
Source: Early names being discussed in Chapman to Cubs deal are Baez, Warren and a prospect.
— Christopher meola (@DfineNrmLC) June 10, 2016
Not sure how much credence to give this, but this is the guy who broke the Stanton contract news first, so do with that what you will.