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Would Rays trade their MVP? - CBSSports.com
Shortstop Jason Bartlett was voted the Rays ' most valuable player, and he was a big part in Tampa Bay's improbable run to the World Series. Now the Rays are willing to trade him, according to a baseball official who has spoken to the Rays. Not only that, but the Rays have also discussed trying ...
The 2008 Rule 5 Draft: Previewing the Pitchers
baseballanalysts.com — There are only 15 more shopping days left. Major League Baseball's Rule 5 draft will occur on... at the end of the Winter Meetings on Dec. 11. The draft, which is explained here , has become extremely popular in the eyes of online fans, but ... (more) The 2008 Rule 5 Draft: Previewing the Pitchers

All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 4
All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 4
bugsandcranks.com — Christmas music makes me want to punch someone in the c* ** . But I do kind... of miss advent calendars. Therefore, as my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent ... (more) All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 4
Tampa Bay Rays Promote Melanie Lenz to Vice-President
Tampa Bay Rays Promote Melanie Lenz to Vice-President
bizofbaseball.com — Melanie Lenz has been promoted to Vice President of Development for the Tampa Bay Rays. “Melanie has... been instrumental in the planning and construction of our new spring training facility in Charlotte County, the implementation of our Teaming Up for the Environment initiative, and in various ... (more) Tampa Bay Rays Promote Melanie Lenz to Vice-President
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[HOT STOVE] Rays Talked To Twins About Bringing Back Delmon Young
Rays IndexAccording to Danny Knobler of CBS Sportline, a baseball official says the Rays talked to the Twins about reacquiring Delmon Young. ...

Rays Willing To Trade Bartlett?
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... points us to a Danny Knobler report that indicates the Rays are willing to trade shortstop Jason Bartlett.  Not only that, but the Rays had brief talks with the Twins about acquiring Delmon Young or Denard Span. ...

This is Odd
DRaysBay — From CBS Sportsline: Shortstop Jason Bartlett was voted the Rays' most valuable player, and he was a big part in Tampa Bay's improbable run to the World Series. Now the Rays are willing to trade him, according to a baseball official who has spoken to the Rays. Not only that, but the Rays have also discussed trying to reacquire Delmon Young, the outfielder who they traded to the Twins last winter to get Bartlett and Matt Garza. It doesn't appear that the Young talks got very far, and neither ...

Quick Arb Update
Nick's Twins Blog — ... * Strangest thing that I've read all week and perhaps that I'll read all offseason, from the blog of former Tigers beat writer Danny Knobler (emphasis mine): ...

Wednesday Wangdoodles
ESPN Feed: neyer rob — ... : Vazquez is wonderfully durable but can't seem to strand runners as often as he should, and it's not at all clear that he's worth $11.5 million per season and the four prospects the Braves gave up to get him. If the Braves don't win something with Vazquez or a couple of the prospects pan out, I suppose the deal won't look so hot. • According to Danny Knobler , the Rays are willing to trade ...

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