Tampa Bay Rays News and Links: A busy and exciting week for the Rays

Oh boy, this was an exciting week for the Rays front office. In a flash, the team has added a veteran bat, exciting prospects, and bolstered the outfield defense.

Rays General Manager, Erik Neander stopped by to talk with Neil Solondz and Andy Freed about all the moves this week.

Links:

• Jason Hanselman has been a player profile machine, this time breaking down the electric Mallex Smith.
• Travis Sawchik at Fangraphs discusses the all of a sudden super crowded Rays outfield.
• Also at Fangraphs, Eric Longenhagen takes a closer look at the new prospects acquired by both the Braves and Rays.
• Drew Smyly texted the Tampa Bay Times on his reaction to the trade and his reflection on his time with the Rays.
• Souza and KK discuss who would win in a 40 yard dash.

• Finally, the San Diego Chargers are moving to Los Angeles, and released a promo logo for their new city and it went over hilariously poorly. The Montgomery Biscuits are always on point in their twitter game jumped into the fun:

But the best tweet has to go to the Lightning: