The Rays have a few things going on right now.

  •    The decision will be made this week on where Evan Longoria will start the season. I’ll be disappointed in the Rays if they send him to the minors. I’ll keep saying he’s done enough to be the opening day third baseman. The thing that keeps coming up is this “extra year” of time being bought by them sending him down. It’s a wasted argument. Those who don’t follow the rules of arbitration and free-agency just want to see the best team on the field and they’ll be disappointed if he’s sent down. Those who do follow know its a waste because either he’ll be a ’super 2′ when it’s time and they wont get the extra year or, just like with Shields, they’ll end up signing him long term and buying his arbitration years anyway. It’s a waste of talent and not smart to send him down. Do the right thing here Rays!
  •    Reed Johnson has been waived by the Blue Jays and this is a guy the Rays need to go after. He’s a right handed hitter who can play all three outfield positions, hits lefties well and is good enough to play everyday if needed. I’m not comfortable with the rightfield platoon of Cliff Floyd and Jonny Gomes, we need someone who can legitimately back up Upton in center and we need a replacement for Rocco. This needs to happen.
  •    In late news highly touted prospect David Price left his minor league start Thursday with soreness in his left elbow. This is an awful thing anytime you here of a pitcher with “elbow soreness”, especially a lefty who throws sliders. Lets hope for the best with Price and Kaz but I’m already nervous about both.