Tampa Bay Rays News and Links: The Cardinals have what it takes for a Chris Archer trade

There are now just two weeks remaining until pitchers and catchers report to spring training and although there has been some more movement over the past week regarding the offseason, there is still plenty left to happen.

• Viva El Birdos continues their fixation on Chris Archer as they built trades trying to acquire the Rays star pitcher, as well as Manny Machado
• What questions face the Rays outfield as we get set for the 2018 season
• The Rays cut ties with one of their team physicians after allegations of inappropriate conduct
• The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to choose the Ybor site as their preferred location for a new stadium in the near future
• Former San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager, Kevin Towers, passed away yesterday morning after a 14 month battle with cancer
• The Padres believe the Kansas City Royals have outbid them for the services of Eric Hosmer
• The Milwaukee Brewers signed Matt Albers to a two year deal and designated Andrew Susac for assignment
• MLB in their quest to quicken pace of play, are trying to implement an extra innings rule for the All-Star game, allowing teams to start the inning with a runner on second base
• The Arizona Diamondbacks signed catcher, Alex Avila
• Jon Niese went to the Texas Rangers with a minor league deal
• David Hernandez signed a two year deal with the Cincinnati Reds