Category Archives: Rumors

Report: Rays Interested in Jordan Norberto

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

The Rays are “believed” to hold interest in signing free-agent reliever Jordan Norberto, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Norberto, 26, threw a career-high 52 innings last season for the Athletics. Shoulder tendinitis ended his season in August. This spring … Continue reading →

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Tomase: Rays Were Interested in Rubby De La Rosa

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Here’s something that may not surprise you: The Rays were interested in acquiring Rubby De La Rosa before the Dodgers included him in their blockbuster with the Red Sox. John Tomase has the details: Last season, Friedman periodically spoke to … Continue reading →

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Rockies Interested In Jeff Niemann

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

The Rockies have reportedly been in contact with the Rays about the availability of Jeff Niemann. Colorado is seeking starting pitching depth. And Tampa Bay, even after the trade of James Shields and Wade Davis, has a depth chart that … Continue reading →

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Heyman: Abreu Could Sign With Tampa Bay

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

According to Jon Heyman the Rays are amongst Bobby Abreu’s potential landing spots. Although Heyman does not explicitly state so, you have to believe the Rays are offering Abreu a minor-league contract. Don’t laugh at the thought of Abreu riding buses: … Continue reading →

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Potential Player of Interest: Michael Bourn

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Though there is nothing concrete linking free agent center fielder Michael Bourn to the Rays, the idea of a pairing between the two paries has been mentioned over the past few weeks. Bourn was pretty much a consensus top-five free … Continue reading →

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