Does the fact that Jorge Soler is Cuban increase the Rays' interest in him? Might he put more fans in the seats?
-- Ken J., Sarasota, Fla.
Soler hails from La Habana, Cuba, and he played close to a full season with the Cubs in 2015, when he hit .262 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs as the team's right fielder. First, there is the question of whether he is available. Next, would Tampa Bay trade for a player just because he's from Cuba? I believe the answer to that question is "no." Besides, I've seen that thinking used in Miami in the past with less-than-positive results.