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Tampa Bay Rays: Potential Arbitration Issues Looming

Just a couple weeks removed from the end of the most disappointing season since 2007 for the Tampa Bay Rays, it’s time to take a look into the crystal ball and get a glimpse of what Rays President of Operations Matt Silverman will be facing in the coming weeks and months.

First, the salary restraints will prevent Silverman from spending big bucks or being big spenders on free agents. Payroll points to just around $68 million, with $58.2 million committed to 14 players under contract for 2017, not to mention what they will need for their arbitration eligible players, which clearly would exceed their payroll limit.