Los Angeles was assumed to be set at catcher with A.J. Ellis, but with A.J. Pierzynski's market a mystery, some are wondering whether that's a possibility.
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The Rays will be fielding calls on their starters at the GM meetings this week, and while Shields remains the most logical trade candidate, he isn't their most popular trade candidate. ...more
The Tampa Bay Rays, who are known for making as good of use of their money, as just about anyone, are said to be planning to make the $13.3-million qualifying offer to free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton while also picking up the $10.25-million option on pitcher James Shields and catcher Jose Molina. ...more
