As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

Executive vice president Andrew Friedman left the winter meetings with a possible answer for the void in right field after acquiring Detroit's Matt Joyce for pitcher Edwin Jackson. 

--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. 

By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. 

By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. 

By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. 

Study says the team generated 5 percent of overnight stays. 

Team USA Comes Calling 

The Tampa Bay Rays decided against offering Jonny Gomes a contract for next season, making the outfielder a free agent Friday. 

Las Vegas - After an unexpected morning hiccup in negotiations, talks were back on track later Thursday for a trade that will sendMilwaukeeBrewers centerfielder Mike Cameron to New York for Yankees centerfielder Melky Cabrera. 

--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. 

As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft. 

As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

--RHP Derek Rodriguez of the White Sox organization was selected by the Rays during the Rule 5 draft.