The reported contract agreed upon between third baseman Josh Donaldson and the Atlanta Braves is worth 23 million for one year. If this is indeed the case, Donaldson was never a viable option for the Tampa Bay Rays to sign in the first place. So, where do the frugal Rays look next?
Do they become more aggressive on the trade market making an effort to acquire Paul Goldschmidt or Jose Abreu? Do they pursue Nelson Cruz more aggressively now? Or, do they think a little outside of the box and sign former National League MVP, Andrew McCutchen?
I think the latter of the three options could become a real possibility this offseason for the Rays.