In a surprising move that resulted from a rather unsurprising one, the Twins jumped on the chance to add former Rays slugger CJ Cron to its roster. The Rays have made known their wanting to upgrade at the DH position, preferably with someone who could either provide a little more defensive flexibility or bring a more ‘feared’ bat. Or, both.
As another result, Rays have been linked to brand named free agents like Josh Donaldson, (who’s recently agreed to terms with Atlanta) Andrew McCutchen, and Nelson Cruz—any of which would easily become the team’s highest payed player if signed—but I think it’s a familiar face who might be the best fit.