Austin Burnett, Author at Baseball Essential

The Rays’ Rotation Will Continue To Thrive Without David Price

Jan 7, 2015

American League East, Features, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

There has been an abundance of change for the Tampa Bay Rays since the commencement of the MLB off-season. Most notably, the departure of distinguished executive Andrew Friedman and manager Joe Maddon, as well ...

Tampa Bay Rays To Sign Asdrubal Cabrera

Austin Burnett

Dec 30, 2014

American League, American League East, Headlines, Tampa Bay Rays

According to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, the Tampa Bay Rays have bolstered their infield depth, agreeing to terms with 2B/SS Asdrubal Cabrera. Sources: #Rays in agreement with Asdrubal Cabrera, pending phys...

The Rays Were In No Way Losers Of The Wil Myers Trade

Austin Burnett

Dec 24, 2014

American League, American League East, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

In my brief time covering the game of baseball, I've learned to primarily disregard the opinions of so called "experts". That's not to say that there aren't those who are extremely knowledgeable and well-inform...

Tampa Bay’s Bullpen Is Set For A Rebound

Austin Burnett

Dec 21, 2014

American League, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

My, oh my, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to look different next season. Following the many disappointments of the 2014 season, the Rays are undergoing somewhat of a roster remodeling. Predictably, the bullpen ha...

Angels Acquire Matt Joyce From Rays In Exchange For Kevin Jepsen

Austin Burnett

Dec 16, 2014

American League, Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays that will send outfielder Matt Joyce to Los Angeles, and reliever Kevin Jepsen to Tampa Bay. The Rays had been reportedly shopping Joyce for ...

Detroit Shouldn’t Consider Trading David Price

Austin Burnett

Dec 5, 2014

American League, Detroit Tigers, Opinions & Predictions

It was just over four months ago, in the waning moments before MLB's Trade Deadline, that the Detroit Tigers pulled off a stunner, acquiring David Price from the Tampa Bay Rays, in hopes that the outstanding so...

What To Make Of Tampa Bay’s Crowded Outfield

Austin Burnett

Dec 4, 2014

American League East, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

We've reached the month of December, and the Tampa Bay Rays overpopulated outfield has not yet been trifled with. Contracts have been tendered to the two arbitration-eligible outfielders on the roster, Matt Joy...

Rays, City of St. Petersburg Reportedly Close to Deal Allowing for Stadium Search

Austin Burnett

Nov 11, 2014

American League, American League East, Headlines, Tampa Bay Rays

According to reports, the Tampa Bay Rays are nearing an agreement with St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman that will finally allow the club to survey Hillsborough County, in hopes of finding an acceptable site f...

Rays News: Tampa Bay To Shut Down P Drew Smyly

Austin Burnett

Sep 9, 2014

American League, American League East, Headlines, Tampa Bay Rays

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays have decided to shut down starting pitcher Drew Smyly for the remainder of the season. #Rays make it official; Smyly is shut down for season....

MLB Rumors: White Sox In Play for Victor Martinez

Austin Burnett

Aug 30, 2014

American League, American League Central, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Rumors

Detroit Tigers' 1B/DH Victor Martinez is due to be a free-agent following this season, and according to Bruce Levine, a new team has jumped into the sweepstakes for the 5 time All-Star: MLB source-White Sox wi...

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