http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tampa Bay Rays News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634448&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634448&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Bradford, Springer become free agents Rays relievers Chad Bradford and Russ Springer filed for free agency on Friday, the second day that eligible players could officially declare their intentions to test the market. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629124&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629124&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Percival files for free agency Troy Percival filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players could officially declare their intentions to test the market. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7626996&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7626996&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Seven Rays in mix to become free agents Major League Baseball crowned a new champion Wednesday night, and Thursday morning it was back to business as it marked the first day players could file for free agency. Seven Rays players are in the mix to become free agents. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7614928&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7614928&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays land Chavez, bid farewell to Iwamura The Rays picked up right-hander Jesse Chavez in a deal in which they sent veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates. Bill Chastain http://billchastain.mlblogs.com?partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:29:34 EDT http://billchastain.mlblogs.com?partnerId=rss_tb http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7603376&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7603376&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Inbox: Can Rays compete in AL East? Will the Rays compete in the AL East again? What happened to James Shields this season? Beat reporter Bill Chastain looks at these and other questions in the latest Inbox. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627064&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627064&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays add three Minors coordinators Three Minor League coordinators have been added to the Rays' organization for the 2010 season it was announced Thursday. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7583160&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7583160&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays outright Richard to Triple-A The Rays outrighted veteran first baseman Chris Richard to Triple-A Durham on Friday. Richard can opt for free agency if he chooses not to accept the assignment. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7583428&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7583428&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Crawford honored for defensive prowess Rays star Carl Crawford has been selected as the top defensive left fielder in the big leagues by a panel of experts in the The Bill James Handbook 2010. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573592&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573592&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays will be a great value again in '10 After being named by ESPN the Magazine as "the most affordable team in professional sports" in 2009, the Rays will once again give fans plenty of bang for their buck next season. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7560062&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7560062&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays lock up Kapler for one more year Gabe Kapler will be back with the Rays in 2010 after signing a one-year deal worth $1.05 million, the Rays announced on Tuesday. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555712&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555712&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Ashley's walk-off slam lifts Dogs Rays prospect Nevin Ashley hit a walk-off grand slam and the A's Grant Desme homered for the fifth straight game as Phoenix beat Mesa, 9-5, on Monday. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565692&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565692&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Tuskers bring UFL football to the Trop Brooks Bollinger and the Florida Tuskers worked out at the home of the Rays Wednesday morning in advance of their United Football League game against the Las Vegas Locomotives at Tropicana Field on Friday night. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7553298&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7553298&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Inbox: Will Howell take over as closer? Will J.P. Howell take over as closer? Is their an alternative to the right-field platoon? Beat reporter Bill Chastain examines these and other questions in the latest Inbox. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7514232&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7514232&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Shelton named Rays hitting coach Derek Shelton was named the Rays' new Major League hitting coach on Wednesday. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7494894&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7494894&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Inbox: Do the Rays need bullpen help? In this week's inbox, Rays beat reporter Bill Chastain fields questions regarding the Rays' bullpen needs and perhaps whether Billy Wagner could find a home with the Rays. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7527780&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7527780&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays help kids design dream playground Rays personnel and the cheer team on Thursday hosted activities for youngsters, who will be the recipients of a playground built before their eyes on Dec. 4 by the Rays, Tampa Metropolitan YMCA and organizers of KaBoom. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091016&content_id=7471274&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091016&content_id=7471274&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays to stay busy during the offseason After a history-making 2008 season, the Rays couldn't recapture that magic to vault them back to the postseason in '09. But that doesn't mean the Rays' operations have currently shut down. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091016&content_id=7469496&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091016&content_id=7469496&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Rays announce Spring Training schedule The 2009 postseason isn't over yet, but the Rays already know when their first taste of 2010 will be. Spring Training will officially start on Feb. 19 when pitchers and catchers report to Port Charlotte, Fla. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&content_id=7454894&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&content_id=7454894&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Gorgen, Talbot getting shots in AFL Seven Rays prospects are playing for the AFL's Desert Dogs. Among them are Matt Gorgen, who may be a Major League closer one day, and Mitch Talbot, who is getting innings in. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7438580&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7438580&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb&partnerId=rss_tb Inbox: Rays to work on situational hitting? In this week's inbox, Rays beat reporter Bill Chastain fields questions regarding the Rays' situational hitting, the Scott Kazmir trade and signing Pat Burrell. Bill Chastain