The Tampa Bay Rays will not trade Blake Snell. Why? Because they don’t need to. It’s not time. He’s not ready. He needs more Tampa Bay time. Sure, 29 teams would love to have him. And, if you’re looking for a young, team-friendly, starting pitcher, it’s him.
Blake Snell is becoming one of the true faces of the Tampa Bay Rays. Of course, there is Kevin Kiermaier and those eyes. But, Blake Snell’s first half this season, along with his front of every sportscast all-star snub, makes him the face of the franchise.
Snell’s snub represents everything the Tampa Bay Rays play for.