ST. PETERSBURG -- Major League Baseball's July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline is looming, and unlike last season, the Rays look like buyers rather than sellers.
Back-end bullpen help, a left-handed specialist and a bat off the bench are needs. But will the team simply answer those needs from within the organization? Or will they shop outside the organization?
Ryne Stanek has been lights-out since Tampa Bay optioned him back to Triple-A Durham on June 11. And there's always the chance that Brent Honeywell, the organization's No. 2 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, could get the call.