The Rays are going into the offseason with a lot of very good players and a very healthy Triple-A affiliate, but payroll is going to be a huge issue for the team in 2018. Which players do the Rays prioritize keeping and which do you see as expendable?
-- Matt P., Tampa, Fla.
Payroll is always a concern for the Rays, so I'm sure they will strive to be cost effective, while also trying to put the best possible team on the field. Among those that I expect Tampa Bay to lose to free agency are: starter Alex Cobb, first basemen Logan Morrison and Lucas Duda, and relievers Steve Cishek and Tommy Hunter.