The Rays have lived off the free agent bargain bin. It’s no secret. There are plenty of relievers out there this winter, but as usual, none of the top names are realistic options for the Rays. There are some names that seem like ideal Rays targets, however; I’d like to focus on one.
He’s not flashy. In fact, he’s quite boring. Apologies in advance.
Nick Vincent has pitched for both San Diego and Seattle; the latter recently offered an outright assignment to Triple-A, which he refused, becoming a free agent.
Vincent brings a solid track record and a surprisingly consistent arm to a role that’s marked by volatility across baseball.