News and Links

• Rays Spring Training Roster — a Breakdown - Neil Solondz, Rays Radio
• Kevin Kiermaier is Not Going Anywhere – Nor Should He - Seth Carter, Rays Colored Glasses
• Ybor City back in play for Rays future plans - Eric Waxler, ABC News
• Aaron Loup healthy and happy to be a Ray - Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times ($$$)
• Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier: ‘The best is yet to come’ - Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times ($$$)
• Charlie Morton Undecided On Pitching Beyond 2020 - Steve Adams, MLB Trade Rumors
• Two-man outfield? How Rays could do it - David Adler, Rays Baseball
• ‘I haven’t scratched the surface from the offensive side’: Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier on his new approach to hitting - Josh Tolentino, The Athletic ($$$)
• The Rays and Padres make another deal that sends a message in Tampa Bay: Win now - Josh Tolentino, The Athletic ($$$)

Around the League

• Joe Maddon opens up on leaving Chicago Cubs, returning to L.A. Angels - Alden Gonzalez, ESPN
• Mariners sign OF Carlos González to minor league deal with spring training invite - John Trupin, Lookout Landing
• Red Sox close to signing Kevin Pillar, per report - Matt Collins, Over the Monster
• Cubs sign Jason Kipnis to minor-league deal - Al Yellon, Bleed Cubbie Blue