Ask DRB #25: Rays making moves!

Qs:

• Where does Mallex Smith fit into future plans?
• Is Mikie Mahtook now finished with the Rays? Or, what is his role now?
• Will the Rays look to acquire one more bat while they wait for Gillaspie and Bauers?
• With the Rays actually having more good position prospects than pitching prospects in the 18-22 yr old range, do we draft a college pitcher in June i.e. Faedo, Wright, Bukauskas?
• Discounting any further offseason moves, how do you think the Rays rank in AL East today going into the 2017 season?
• What happens to TBex this year?
• If a starting pitcher goes down who do you think gets called up? Or will it be filled by Erasmo or Whitley?
• Does Mallex make the club out of spring training?
• What FA Righty profiles best for the Rays (looking at cost/value/timeline)?
• How many hats and plaid shirts do I own?
• What is the ETA on Brent Honeywell?
• Do you see Rays working to sign him to a long term contract in near future?
• Do you think we will trade Forsythe before Spring Training?
• Which reliever not named Colome do you think has the best year?
• A fan of the Charlotte StoneCrabs asks: Who should I be watching there start of season?
• Status of the bullpen: Who are our potential lefty relievers?