Some of the rebuilding began at last year's non-waiver Trade Deadline, when Matt Moore was dealt to the Giants for Matt Duffy and a pair of prospects.
Duffy had played third base for San Francisco. Prior to that, he'd been a shortstop -- and a good one -- which is why the Rays traded for him. He arrived on the disabled list due to issues with his left Achilles that ultimately led to season-ending surgery in September. However, what the Rays saw when he did play told them they had a shortstop for 2017.