http://www.shakedownsports.com/tampa+bay+rays/ News and rumors for Tampa Bay Rays en-us Thu, 9 Feb 2012 19:52:14 UTCThu, 9 Feb 2012 19:52:14 UTC By now you may have heard that the Red Sox farm system was rated 18th out of MLB’s 30 teams by ESPN Insider’s Keith Law, but the worse news is that he ranks Boston last in the AL East. Among all 30 MLB teams, Toronto finished #2 and Tampa #3, jus... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:52:14 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/4186980da1a75bc1e38af64c57abc86e.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/4186980da1a75bc1e38af64c57abc86e.html Reports indicate that Johnny Damon is looking for a contract in the $5 million dollar range. I doubt he can score that kind of deal this late in the offseason, so maybe the Mets should see if they could swoop in and sign him to an incentive-laden de... Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:00:28 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/3620af5e2c22a3d99964ff08e73a11e5.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/3620af5e2c22a3d99964ff08e73a11e5.html New York and Manny Ramirez has been talked about for years. Omar Minaya nearly acquired Ramirez a few times when he ran the Mets. The Yankees flirted with the idea as late as last season, but elected to pass. It appeared that Ramirez’s career w... Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:50:11 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/3b5b7a4f63bf6fb54facafe8f2b0bb95.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/3b5b7a4f63bf6fb54facafe8f2b0bb95.html The Washington Nationals stirred up some publicity earlier this morning by beginning the sale of single-game tickets for one singular series, May 4-6 versus our beloved Fightin’ Phils. It wasn’t the odd practice of only releasing one se... Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:07:24 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/08bb6ed84f2824e28173f7cf9d2cf600.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/08bb6ed84f2824e28173f7cf9d2cf600.html The Phillies have made what would seem like one final move to try and solidify the bullpen by signing veteran Chad Qualls. From the Phillies: Right-hander Chad Qualls signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the Phillies, Senior Vice President... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:15:30 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/f970688520b06e96de2d1eb7c9285c8f.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/f970688520b06e96de2d1eb7c9285c8f.html Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times is reporting that the Rays and current manager Joe Maddon are nearing a contract extension.  Maddon’s extension is for three years and will likely be completed and announced after the skipper returns from Europe... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:20:26 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/f802d657a6ac44456097aa7de0cc9192.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/f802d657a6ac44456097aa7de0cc9192.html Many young starting pitchers have been traded this offseason.  With so many deals taking place, it’s hard to believe that the Tampa Bay Rays haven’t been involved in any involving their stash of starters.  Even though the Rays have hung onto th... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:15:01 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/be38877d4b544c7c86e8c9fdf975dc5f.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/be38877d4b544c7c86e8c9fdf975dc5f.html We will always be grateful for Charlie Manuel leading the Phillies to the 2008 World Series crown. “This is for Philadelphia!  This is for our fans,” screamed Charlie after the Game 5-Part 2 clincher against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Charlie will li... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:28:55 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/45039f788c72ddc4c16a164b20897635.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/45039f788c72ddc4c16a164b20897635.html Ken Rosenthal broke down what he calls the “Super Six” in the American League on Fox Sports. After an offseason of spending, the Angels and Tigers join the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, and Rangers as the elite teams in all of baseball. This... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:06 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/73706e3ab48b7dbee8dbcc7003ca00cd.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/73706e3ab48b7dbee8dbcc7003ca00cd.html In anticipation of a free-agent signing of Roy Oswalt or Edwin Jackson, it’s another slow news day surrounding the Red Sox. The newest addition to the Red Sox, outfielder Cody Ross, officially joined the club yesterday and he tweeted that he wi... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:56:17 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/60be2d87d6ec911da0a88ad67574a810.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/60be2d87d6ec911da0a88ad67574a810.html The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly reached an agreement with free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger.  The deal, which is pending a Keppinger physical, is for one-year. … [visit site to read more]MLB Free Agents: Tampa Bay Rays Sign Jeff Keppinge... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:53:59 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/dc2b41e185d647fd08fc4d0af0d1ad3e.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/dc2b41e185d647fd08fc4d0af0d1ad3e.html   The day after the Red Sox added some much needed depth to their outfield by signing free-agent Cody Ross, the question remains as to what the Red Sox next move is.  It could be asked if the Red Sox even plan on making more moves before the st... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:13:17 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/2f245ca27eebbf74f02b375b043973c3.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/2f245ca27eebbf74f02b375b043973c3.html