Executive vice president Andrew Friedman headed to Las Vegas for baseball's annual winter meetings with a wish list shorter than in years past but basically the same need as every season: add offense and improve the pitching depth. 

--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure. 

The American League may not have won the World Series this year, but it is still regarded as the superior league. 

 

Don't expect the Rays to be big buyers this winter. 

By Aaron Sharockman 

Leadoff hitters are best identified early and developed at the minor-league level. 

Calling all Bucs and Rays fans: Local tax collector's offices across Florida begin selling redesigned team license plates today. 

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

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

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

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

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

--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure. 

--RHP Troy Percival underwent surgery on his back to relieve nerve pressure.