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Season Preview 2016

An introduction to Matt Duffy's career thus far

From his humble to beginnings, to stealing the show in the playoffs, to now playing with the Rays

Taylor Motter is ready for the majors

Defensive versatility gives Motter multiple paths to the Show.

The Return of Boxy: What will need to happen?

What hurdles will Brad Boxberger need to leap to be the shut-down closer the Rays hope he can be?

Fitting the Bulls rotation into the Rays 4-man set

Rays 2016 Season Preview Round-up

Here is a full list of all the season previews that the site has covered thus far for the 2016 season.

Rays Announce Minor League Rosters

With a quite a few surprises sprinkled throughout the system

Taylor Guerrieri's return to the spotlight

2015 saw a successful return from Tommy John Surgery for the highly touted prospect from the 2011 draft.

Series Preview: Rays host Jays

Time to slay last year's giants of the AL East

LoMo improves Rays power outlook at first base

Defense... may be a wash? He's hitting second? What is going on?

Rays set 25-man roster, select LHP Dana Eveland

James Loney has yet to be released or traded ahead of tomorrow's roster deadline. Bellatti and Mahtook optioned.

The Return of Matt Moore

He's back! Here's absolutely everything you need to know about the return of Matt Moore.

AL East Season Preview: Boston Red Sox

David Price headlines improved Sox pitching. That's about the only thing good you can say.

The Rays will not need a 5th starter until May 24

Here's why the Rays will be using a four-man rotation to start the season

Rays Set Opening Day Lineup

With a surprise at the tail end of the order

2016 AL East Preview: New York Yankees

Can an elite backend bullpen lead the Yankees to the postseason?

Building a Batting Order for the 2016 Rays

Hello, Forsythe

MLB Opening Day 2016: How to watch the Rays

How to watch the Tampa Bay Rays, TV schedule for all Opening Day coverage, streaming information, and more.

Brandon Guyer: The best 4th outfielder in baseball

Or at least a very good one!

Jake Odorizzi has grown into an effective starter

Our season preview examines a player who has finally come into his own.

Rays Off-season in Review 2016

Rays add power bats to traditionally strong defense and pitching

2016 AL East Preview: Toronto Blue Jays

Everyone remembers the Joey Bats-Bat Flip, but can the Jays compete in 2016?

Ducky's, Green Bench Brewing coming to Trop

via team press release

Drew Smyly is who he was, and always will be

We think...

Desmond Jennings: What the Rays need

DJ is the man to provide consistency in LF, as long as his knees allow it.

David Carpenter: A question of health

If he can throw like he used to, the Rays have a quality reliever on a minor league contract.

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Rays sell out 11th consecutive Opening Day

Via team press release.

Rays prospect Joey Rickard may win LF in Baltimore

Expected to hit lead off as well.

Rays Season Preview: The Bounce Back Candidates

Seven different Rays look poised for significant bounce back seasons in 2016.

Leading off for the Rays: Logan Forsythe

Can Forsythe continue his stellar play in 2016?

Rays pitching outlook and remaining questions

It's going to get complicated, quickly.

Rays lineup outlook and remaining questions

Ahead of the third round of roster cuts, here is the projected lineup for the Rays.

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Effectively Wild 2016 Season Preview: Tampa Bay Rays

baseballprospectus.com

Ben and Sam interview former EIC Tommy Rancel, and then George talks with Marc Topkin. Enjoy!