Bradford, Springer become free agents
Rays relievers Chad Bradford and Russ Springer filed for free agency on Friday, the second day that eligible players could officially declare their intentions to test the market.


Rays relievers Chad Bradford and Russ Springer filed for free agency on Friday, the second day that eligible players could officially declare their intentions to test the market.
Troy Percival filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players could officially declare their intentions to test the market.
Major League Baseball crowned a new champion Wednesday night, and Thursday morning it was back to business as it marked the first day players could file for free agency. Six Rays players are in the mix to become free agents.
Three Minor League coordinators have been added to the Rays' organization for the 2010 season it was announced Thursday.
The Rays have traded Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez.
Will the Rays compete in the AL East again? What happened to James Shields this season? Beat reporter Bill Chastain looks at these and other questions in the latest Inbox.
The Rays outrighted veteran first baseman Chris Richard to Triple-A Durham on Friday. Richard can opt for free agency if he chooses not to accept the assignment.
Rays star Carl Crawford has been selected as the top defensive left fielder in the big leagues by a panel of experts in the The Bill James Handbook 2010.
After being named by ESPN the Magazine as "the most affordable team in professional sports" in 2009, the Rays will once again give fans plenty of bang for their buck next season.
Brooks Bollinger and the Florida Tuskers worked out at the home of the Rays Wednesday morning in advance of their United Football League game against the Las Vegas Locomotives at Tropicana Field on Friday night.
Gabe Kapler will be back with the Rays in 2010 after signing a one-year deal worth $1.05 million, the Rays announced on Tuesday.
Rays prospect Nevin Ashley hit a walk-off grand slam and the A's Grant Desme homered for the fifth straight game as Phoenix beat Mesa, 9-5, on Monday.
Will J.P. Howell take over as closer? Is their an alternative to the right-field platoon? Beat reporter Bill Chastain examines these and other questions in the latest Inbox.
Derek Shelton was named the Rays' new Major League hitting coach on Wednesday.
In this week's inbox, Rays beat reporter Bill Chastain fields questions regarding the Rays' bullpen needs and perhaps whether Billy Wagner could find a home with the Rays.
Rays personnel and the cheer team on Thursday hosted activities for youngsters, who will be the recipients of a playground built before their eyes on Dec. 4 by the Rays, Tampa Metropolitan YMCA and organizers of KaBoom.
After a history-making 2008 season, the Rays couldn't recapture that magic to vault them back to the postseason in '09. But that doesn't mean the Rays' operations have currently shut down.
The 2009 postseason isn't over yet, but the Rays already know when their first taste of 2010 will be. Spring Training will officially start on Feb. 19 when pitchers and catchers report to Port Charlotte, Fla.
Seven Rays prospects are playing for the AFL's Desert Dogs. Among them are Matt Gorgen, who may be a Major League closer one day, and Mitch Talbot, who is getting innings in.
After 13 years as a member of the Astros organization, former pitching coach Dewey Robinson said Wednesday he had accepted a job with the Rays, where he will be reunited with former Houston GM Gerry Hunsicker and pitching coach Jim Hickey.
In this week's inbox, Rays beat reporter Bill Chastain fields questions regarding the Rays' situational hitting, the Scott Kazmir trade and signing Pat Burrell.
The longest-tenured Ray in Tampa Bay history, Carl Crawford has evolved from a speedy youngster to a five-tool All-Star outfielder.
The Tampa Bay Rays may have fallen short of returning to the postseason in 2009, but they once again proved very adept at developing young pitching.