On Monday it was reported that the Rockies, Cardinals, Mets and Cubs have all shown interest in Rays closer Alex Colome.
With the reliever market going quickly, and arms like Brandon Morrow, Pat Neshak, and Luke Gregorson all getting at least two year deals between $11 million and $22 Million, Colome seems like a great deal for a team looking for a cheap, controllable relief arm.
What could these teams offer? Let’s first look at what are the Rays looking for.
Although the bullpen is a seemingly constant need for the Rays, we know that manager Kevin Cash will be relying on their young arms in Triple-A, as well as veterans signed through free agency to make up most of their bullpen.