The Tampa Bay Rays have made a slew of heavily publicized moves this offseason, including the largest free agent signing in franchise history and a couple of three team trades.
However, their first move of the offseason, may have been their best and most underrated.
Back in November, the Tampa Bay Rays made yet another trade with the Seattle Mariners and it addressed one of the team’s most significant needs, adding a top notch catcher.
Mike Zunino, Come On Down!
On November 20th, the Rays sent breakout outfielder, Mallex Smith, to the Mariners for backstop, Mike Zunino, and outfielder, Guillermo Heredia.