Now that the initial excitement of the multi-player trade between the Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners has settled, it’s time to reflect a little on the newest members if the 2019 Rays lineup.
With Mike Zunino included in the trade, the Rays seem to have secured their starting catcher for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. This isn’t exactly who the masses envisioned the Rays acquiring, as many had hopes the Rays would go after a free agent like J.T. Realmuto or Yasmani Grandal. But this is a very good move by the Rays and one that fans are going to like.