Rays sign Ramirez

Veteran slugger Manny Ramirez has finally found a new home, and it looks like he will be going up against an old friend on a regular basis.

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed Ramirez to a one-year contract worth just $2 million, which seems crazy cheap for a player of his caliber.

That said, Ramirez has  been a clubhouse problem the past few years, had trouble avoiding significant injuries, and has seen his power production slip.

Ramirez is likely to be the team’s designated hitter, and they are hopeful he can make up for some of the power production lost when Carlos Pena and Carl Crawford signed elsewhere.

Interestingly enough, Ramirez will have an old friend with him from his days with the Boston Red Sox, with Johnny Damon also signing a deal with the Rays.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:58 am by steve

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Rays trade Garza to Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded pitcher Matt Garza to the Chicago Cubs for five minor league players.

Garza said he was caught off guard by all of the rumors about a trade floating around, but that he just let it take care of itself.

The right-hander can’t be displeased about heading over the National League, where his numbers are sure to get significantly better.

He also might be going to the better team after watching the Rays lose Carl Crawford and Carlos Pena in the offseason. ( Read More…)

Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 8:22 pm by steve

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