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Archer, still elite, likely for Opening Day start

Official Site of the Rays | November 4, 2016

Related Topics: Opening Day, Major League Baseball, Starting pitcher, Kevin Kiermaier, Tropicana Field

But the team finished strong, playing more like the team everyone expected to see in 2016. That more than anything gives Rays fans reason to hope.

Powered by a starting rotation that remains one of the best in the Major Leagues, the team is optimistic looking toward 2017. Combine that rotation with an improved defense led by Kevin Kiermaier in center and improved shortstop play by Matt Duffy, and it's easier to be hopeful about the coming season, which starts with Opening Day just five months away.

Statcast: Kiermaier nabs runner
Statcast measures the arm strength and throw distance of Kevin Kiermaier's throw home to nab Rob Refsnyder

OPPONENT
The revamped Yankees will visit Tropicana Field to open the season against the Rays.

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