Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. 

Rick Porcello has more work to do if he's going to win the final spot in Detroit's rotation. 

The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. 

--LHP David Price, who helped pitch the Rays to the World Series last year, was optioned to Class AAA Durham. 

Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

American League championship series star David Price was optioned by the Tampa Bay Rays to Triple-A Durham. 

Jeff Niemann helped his case for a spot in the Tampa Bay rotation with five sharp innings, and the Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Wednesday night. 

You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series . 

Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. 

Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. 

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Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

The selection of shortstop Jason Bartlett as the Rays' most valuable player last season created waves of dissent, especially among the statistics-based analysts. 

--CF B.