Even though Spring Training is starting, quite a few teams are looking for help in their starting rotation. Naturally, with that being the case, those teams with pitching depth are in the driver’s seat when it comes to these trade scenarios. That is the place that the Tampa bay Rays find themselves, as they have a bit of depth amongst their starters.
In these rumors about the Rays, three pitchers are typically brought up. Chris Archer is one of the better pitchers in the game, and as his extension continues, he will cost more. However, as the unquestioned leader of the staff, and quite affordable even for the Rays budget, it does not make sense to part with him.