The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to evade this shell of mediocrity. This is a team that has been one of the above-average squads in the league over the last decade; however, they only have one World Series appearance to show for it. Playing in the American League East is never easy, but they must try and change things up to become a contender again. Right now, this roster is not close to contending for a World Series.

The Rays are shedding $11 million by declining Pete Fairbanks's club option . He is now a free agent who can sign with any team. Fairbanks will be a hot commodity in free agency as he has proven to be one of the top relievers and closers in baseball. He's been the Rays' closer for the last three seasons. He reached a career high of 27 saves last season with a 2.83 ERA and 1

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