ST. PETESRBURG -- By finishing two games under .500, the Rays showed improvement in 2017, but still fell well short of the expectations for a playoff-contending team. Now the Rays' front office must address what needs to be done to patch the leaks in the rowboat.
If the 2018 season were to start today, the Rays would be strong up the middle with solid starting pitching and a deep bullpen. But as anybody who follows the Hot Stove knows, a roster can change dramatically from one season to the next.
How will the bullpen shake out?