Can the Rays Outpace a Rising Tide of Rivals or Are They Destined to Fall Behind?
Roster:
If you’re comparing this team to the rest in the AL East, there is a lot to be desired. They have a strong pitching staff if they are all healthy. Shane McClanahan should be back, but will he make it a full season? Eventually, the Rays will trade him away either this year or next. Ryan Pepiot and Drew Rasmussen are both solid starters, but I’m not sure I want them to be my first and second starters. For the offense, Brandon Lowe is probably a better second baseman than Gavin Lux, so they take a step back there. The rest of the team is fairly young and might struggle at times, like last year. If the Rays are unlikely to get a playoff spot, they are going to trade away guys at the deadline. They are a smart club, so anyone who isn’t part of the future will go out the door.Â



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