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Rays News:
- Chris Archer’s name was a popular topic yesterday among baseball insiders as rumors/speculation unfolded.
#Rangers, who have allowed most runs in AL since All-Star break, are in an all-out search for rotation and bullpen help.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 21, 2016
Exec from team that's been talking with the Rays says he sees such a good fit with Dodgers, places odds at "70 pct" Chris Archer lands in LA
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 21, 2016
My cohort @JimBowden_ESPN reported Texas got shut down on Archer. But Rangers just had 3 scouts watching him, Matt Moore & Jake Odorizzi
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 21, 2016
Heard from another executive today that "untouchable" wouldn't describe Rays' stance on Chris Archer. Listening. But want a "huge" return.
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 21, 2016
- Chris Cotillo breaks down the Archer rumors
- Jeff Sulllivan of Fangraphs thinks Archer is a perfect fit for Los Angeles
- Evan Grant, a Rangers beat writer, believes the Rays and Rangers are highly likely to come together on a trade
- Topkin spoke to Matt Moore, Jake Odorizzi, Kevin Cash, and Archer about the rumors and the looming deadline
- The starting lineup had a strange look to it last night, as Tim Beckham made his first professional start at first base, while Logan Morrison and Steve Pearce sat out, inspiring trade speculation.
#Rays Morrison said wrist started bothering him after break, hasn't improved with couple days rest
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 21, 2016
#Rays Pearce says he's out for precautionary reasons, "feeling" hamstring a little due to fatigue, is avail tonight, expects to start Fri
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 21, 2016
#Rays Cash said Pearce's day off was more or less planned as they want to be careful since he had short rehab
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 22, 2016
#Rays Cash said they don't expect LoMo to end up on DL
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 22, 2016
#Rays Morrison received injection in inflamed forearm/wrist, should be good to go in day or two, Cash said
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 22, 2016
- Brad Boxberger had a solid rehab outing
Top 2--@Brad_Boxberger is done after one. Greg Harris takes over. Final line--1 IP 0H 0R 0BB 2K. 10/8. #Rays @RaysRadio @TBTimes_Rays
— Charlotte StoneCrabs (@StoneCrabs) July 21, 2016
- Tim Beckham made some Rays history last night
9 straight PA on base for #Rays Beckham ties record of:
— Neil Solondz (@neilsolondz) July 22, 2016
Forsythye - 2015
Upton - 2011
#Rats Beckham ties
— Neil Solondz (@neilsolondz) July 22, 2016
Ty Wigginton (2007)
Aubrey Huff (2004) with hits in 8 straight ABs
Around the League:
- The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is quickly approaching, and Mike Piazza has arrived in Cooperstown. Bob Nightengale has a full writeup on the well traveled catcher
- Joining Piazza in the induction ceremony will be none other than Ken Griffey Jr, one of the most popular players in history
- A huge reason for the Dodgers to trade the farm to acquire Archer, is Clayton Kershaw and his uncertain return in 2016. The best pitcher in baseball may have to undergo back surgery
- The Independent Leagues are fun
- The Dodgers are also hunting a left-handed hitting outfielder
- The White Sox haven’t started selling yet...but are really close
- Prince Fielder may be out for the season