The MLB trade deadline is approximately 72 hours away, with many arms and sticks ready to change uniforms in an attempt to make a final push toward the playoff race, or for certain teams, to rebuild their farm systems. The Rays are in a very unique spot to do both in the next handful of days.
Dating back to last year, when the team won just 68 abysmal games, rumors circled about ace Chris Archer’s available. It was almost seemed certain that the 28-year old North Carolina native was destined for new digs. Fast forward to this year’s deadline and Archer is having a career year in the strikeout and walk range, although he has been hit around quite a bit this season.