Nobody mentions Corey Dickerson when talking about the 2017 starting lineup. Did the Rays lose patience with him?
-- Jake B., Jacksonville, Fla.
Dickerson remains very much in Tampa Bay's plans for next season. While he had a slow start to his first year with the Rays, he finished strong, hitting .307 with five home runs and 15 RBIs in September. For the season, he tied a career best with 24 homers.
I believe Dickerson's slow start can partially be attributed to him getting accustomed to being used as the designated hitter. He did a much better job in the second half of taming his big swing and making solid contact.