Mission accomplished: Danny Jansen has a rapport with Rays pitchers
Notes | The veteran catcher made it a point to work with each pitcher at various times during spring training.
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Thu, Mar 20
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This countdown to opening day has lasted 10 years for Jonathan Aranda
John Romano | A highly-decorated hitter in the Rays' farm system, Aranda is finally getting a shot at being a regular in the big leagues.
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Shoulder issue for Alex Faedo opens a spot in the Rays' bullpen
Notes | The right-hander has thrown only a handful of innings this spring, so the team will look at other multi-inning relievers.
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On a day like this, Rays are grateful spring results don’t matter
The Windup | Not a whole lot went right for Tampa By in a 4-1 loss to Toronto.
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How Rays stadium ‘dream’ came together, then quickly fell apart
A quixotic quest for a stadium deal became a possibility, then a seeming reality — until it wasn’t.
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What killed the Rays stadium deal? Here were the biggest risks for the team
The Rays would be responsible for stadium upkeep and repairs under the Historic Gas Plant deal.
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All these years later, are the Rays still the smartest kids in class?
John Romano | The only way for Tampa Bay to thrive is by being one step ahead when it comes to baseball innovations.
Wed, Mar 19
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Time to start the season. Pete Fairbanks is ready to go for the Rays
The Windup | Tampa Bay’s closer has a dominant and efficient ninth inning in a victory against Pittsburgh.
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With roster decisions looming, Eloy Jimenez hits a bomb to dead center
The former White Sox slugger is likely battling with Curtis Mead for the final spot on the Rays roster as a DH/OF/1B type.
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