PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Disappointed in his 2015 results, catcher Rene Rivera set out to make changes over the offseason to improve upon his offense.
The Rays had acquired Rivera from the Padres in a trade prior to last season. Not only could Rivera play defense and manage pitchers, but he also had some pop as evidenced by his 11 home runs and 44 RBIs in 103 games in 2014.
Unfortunately for Rivera and the Rays, those numbers did not translate in his first season with Tampa Bay, as he hit .178 with five home runs and 26 RBIs in 110 games.