Right before we head to the Winter meetings, we get to enjoy the side show that is the arbitration period. It’s sort of like the calm before the storm, as it’s the last hurdle GMs face before they head to the meetings and attempt to sort out what the trade and free agent markets look like. It’s always an entertaining time as we get to pause and ponder whether players are a fit as they become “reportedly available” on the trade market.
As Rays President Matt Silverman recently stated:
Well, that time is now folks, so expect to see some action soon!