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Few tweaks needed for AL champs

ST. PETERSBURG -- A shortened offseason heads into warp speed for the Rays now that the calendar reads 2009. The American League champions continued to play baseball until almost November, which gave them less time to prepare for the new season. ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  5 Jan 2009

Rays spring tickets to go on sale

ST. PETERSBURG -- On Friday afternoon, the Rays announced the process for purchasing single-game tickets for Spring Training in 2009. The Rays begin their inaugural Spring Training season at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla., on Feb. 25 ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  2 Jan 2009

Future is now for talented Rays squad

ST. PETERSBURG -- When Eric Hinske went down swinging against Brad Lidge, the strikeout ended the World Series and an incredible run by the upstart Rays. The starting pitching includes four from a group who won at ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  1 Jan 2009

Nelson's deal with Rays official

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays officially announced the signing of right-hander Joe Nelson on Tuesday. Nelson cleared the final hurdle by passing a team physical, which made official his one-year deal worth $1.3 million to join Tampa Bay. Nelson, 34, ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  30 Dec 2008

A's interested in Abreu, Anderson

The A's have had "preliminary conversations" about free-agent outfielders Bobby Abreu and Garret Anderson. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, A's general manager Billy Beane has had contact with the agents for both players, who could be options ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  27 Dec 2008

Rays enjoy remarkable turnaround

ST. PETERSBURG -- Newly named in 2008, the team formerly known as the Devil Rays transformed from a team always looking to the future to the Rays, a team that made it all the way to the World Series. The Rays' magical season finally ended in the ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  26 Dec 2008

Balfour spending holiday Down Under

ST. PETERSBURG -- Grant Balfour came into his own in 2008, evolving into a force in the Rays' bullpen. The 30-year-old Australian had one of the best seasons of any reliever in baseball, leading the Major Leagues in several categories and setting ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  24 Dec 2008

Rays not panicking at Yankees' moves

"We still have to remain focused on what we are doing regardless of how the other rosters stack up," said manager Joe Maddon.  (Ben Platt/MLB.com) ST. PETERSBURG -- The price of poker went up for the Rays on Tuesday, when their division foe, the ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  23 Dec 2008

Mailbag: What arms are in reserve?

I'm confused with how the Rays are using their abundance of Minor League starting pitching. It seems to be clear that Jeff Niemann and Mitch Talbot are Nos. 4 and 5 in the Triple-A/Double-A pecking order. They probably won't make the Rays as starters. ...

From BILL CHASTAIN, MLB.com,  22 Dec 2008

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