ST. PETERSBURG -- Making deals is the sexy part of the Winter Meetings. However, that lure won't necessarily prompt the Rays to agree to any deals.
"We've had a lot of conversations so far this offseason and expect plenty more as we move into the Winter Meetings," said Rays senior vice president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. "Whenever all 30 clubs gather in one place, you can expect it to be busy; there will be a ton of dialogue and many different things to consider. We'll look forward to exploring the landscape thoroughly and seeking opportunities to improve our club.