This time around was different. The Tampa Bay Rays have lost big name players in the past, faces of the franchise, players their fan base had come to know and love. Scott Kazmir, Matt Garza and James Shields were all solid starting pitchers who left an indelible mark on the team. All of them now pitch elsewhere. As do Rafael Soriano and Fernando Rodney who each logged 45+ save seasons in a Tampa Bay uniform. Rays fans have become accustomed to losing players who become too big, or rather unaffordable, for their team to keep. We understand that our current circumstance limits how much the team can spend to keep marquis players. But David Price was different. Continue at: http://sportschump.net/2014/08/02/parting-thoughts-price/14166/
Rays got hoodwinked pretty good. There's been reports of multiple other deals that were much better and would bring the Rays much more than what they got for Price. Tigers gave up an average starter, a minor leaguer, and good defensive player for Price. I'm just waiting for Price to start having elbow problems lol. Kind of meh about the Cubs moves. Really hard to keep watching them when they suck ass.
Yea, Bears, all along we were led to believe the Rays weren't going to settle on an offer they weren't comfortable with. Guess the Tigers called their bluff at the 11th hour. Well, at least Price will get his ring.
