We are now mere hours away from the deadline, and Rays rumors are beginning to swirl again. It's no secret the Rays and Dodgers have often been linked this offseason as the two have been mentioned in Archer and Longoria deals. As Daniel covered yesterday, the Rays could be engaged in discussions with the Dodgers and Reds to coordinate a three-team trade. Some reports have since dismissed this claim, but even if it's not of the three team or Archer/Longo variety, I believe the Rays and Dodgers are very likely trade partners.
There is the Friedman connection, and because the Dodgers are still uncertain about Kershaw's return timetable from his back injury, it makes sense that they would covet one of the Rays starters.