Tampa Bay Rays news and links: A muddy field in a dry place?

Stephen Souza Jr. spoke about his injury after the game.

Links

• From Topkin’s notes, it was odd that the field was so muddy, Snell will keep his spot in the rotation, and Rickie Weeks will begin a rehab assignment in Durham (did YOU remember he was still around?).
• Assuming health, Souza and Corey Dickerson will stay in the top two spots of the lineup going forward.
• MLB Trade Rumors released a poll of the best rental starters available this trading deadline. It’s only notable for Rays fans for who doesn’t appear on it—no Alex Cobb.
• Devan Fink of Beyond the Box Score broke down the Yankees-White Sox trade that brought Todd Frazier and a pair of good relievers to the American League East.
• Brendan McKay watch.

• Good article on Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson by Travis Sawchik.
• The Baseball Reliquary Shrine of the Eternals Induction Day, a gathering of baseball historians.