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Darragh McDonald

2:16

Honorable mentions: Cueto, Fujinami (could be RP), Greinke, Smyly, Strahm.

2:17

I wouldn't be surprised if Tampa waits to see who's left in January. But I also wouldn't be surprised if they have an idea of who's undervalued in that group and targets them.

Evan Longoria

2:18

Will I return to the Rays for my final season?

Darragh McDonald

2:18

It would be nice to see but I doubt it.

Ty P.

2:19

How likely do think it would be for Tampa to sign a player like Judge or Ohtani???

Darragh McDonald

2:19

Hot take: not very likely.

Bort

2:19

Glasnow will be a Ray this year, right??

Darragh McDonald

2:19

Yeah, I think so.

2:20

I know the Rays always seem willing to trade anyone, but it would be weird to sign that minor extension just to flip him.

Justin

2:21

Can you see a scenario where the Rays and Marlins combine on a trade again? maybe pitching going to the Rays for either Brandon Lowe or Arozarena?

Darragh McDonald

2:21

Sure, that makes sense.

The Rays don't *need* pitching necessarily but generally always find ways to add it.

Angels 1961

2:21

Will Yandy Diaz be on trading block?

Darragh McDonald

2:22

I guess pretty much every arb-eligible Ray is on the trading block to a degree.

Angels 1961

2:22

How does Tampa do it year after year with such a low payroll and have winning teams?

Darragh McDonald

2:23

Small market teams get extra draft picks and international spending space. That certainly helps.

But the Rays are also pretty willing to trade their regulars, even if it annoys some fans. So, the farm system has been pretty consistently stacked for a while now.

PeterPiper

2:25

Over/under on number of trades by 5pm tomorrow?

Darragh McDonald

2:25

I would guess at least a couple.

How about a poll?

2:26

How many trades will the Rays make between now and 5pm tomorrow?

0 (4% | 7 votes)

1 (6.9% | 12 votes)

2 (37.6% | 65 votes)

3 (35.8% | 62 votes)

4 or more (15.6% | 27 votes)

Total Votes: 173

2:28

Let me get a headline up on Daulton Jefferies. Two minutes.

BNS

2:31

What are your actual qualifications and experience “Darragh”? Have you worked in a MLB front office or written for any significant publications?

Darragh McDonald

2:32

I hope that BNS stands for "Ben Nicholson-Smith," who parlayed an MLBTR writing job into covering the Blue Jays for Sportsnet.

Brian Cashman or am I?

2:32

Why do teams still do trades with the Rays?

Darragh McDonald

2:32

The Rays have made lots of good trades but also a few clunkers.

Kim NG

2:35

So we trade for Ohtani?

Darragh McDonald

2:35

Ohtani's not getting moved right now.

2:36

If the Angels are bad in 2023, he could get moved at the deadline. But just about every contender will want him.

Judge

2:36

Do the Rays have the prospects for me?

Darragh McDonald

2:36

Judge is a free agent.

Click

2:36

Does TB have a spot for me?

Darragh McDonald

2:37

If he wants to hang out for a year in some advisory role and wait for his next job offer, sure.

When front office types from on from one organization, they will often take on some temporary gig while waiting for an opening elsewhere.

2:38

For example, Anthopoulos left the Jays and hung out with the Dodgers until the Atlanta gig opened up.

Will

2:38

I think the Rays are front runners for the Sean Murphy sweepstakes. They can put a package of prospects together like Burjan and Mastroboni and some big league pitchers included. Thoughts?

Darragh McDonald

2:38

Yeah, I think the fit makes a lot of sense.

Coach

2:38

What type of offer might Rays make for Sean Murphy?

Darragh McDonald

2:39

Unsatisfying answer: It really depends which prospects the A's like. You can never really say in advance.

Guest

2:39

Will Jon Daniels attempt to trade for any of his previous employer's players or prospects?