As we approach the July 31st MLB trade deadline, everyone will be wondering just who is available, and at what cost. For answers, we’ve gone to our network of baseball bloggers, who will provide summaries on a team-by-team basis. Here we present the situation faced by the Tampa Bay Rays, as written by DRays Bay’s Tommy Rancel.
MLB Trade Deadline, Rumors & Roundup: Tampa Bay Rays Could Use A Powerful Boost
With these two things in mind, here are some players the Rays should be interested in:
Adam Dunn would be a perfect fit for the Rays - and the Nationals would make great trade partners - but Dunn has refused to DH in the past. Also, Dunn has played his entire career in the National League. While he is a better hitter than Pat Burrell ever was, you have to wonder if his numbers might slip a bit by moving to the AL East. That said, I would pursue him in a heartbeat if he changed his mind about DHing.
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