Rays Extend Wade Davis
2011/03/rays-extend-wade-davis.htmlThe option-heavy extension mirrors those signed by Ben Zobrist (2 club options), James Shields (3 club options) and Evan Longoria (3 club options).
Friedman, Rays Take Calculated Risk With Deal
2011/03/friedman-takes-calculated-risk-with-davis-deal.html"We’ve been aggressive at that core that we can keep in place for a number of years and hopefully sustain success in this division." Friedman locked up current Rays Evan Longoria, James Shields and Ben Zobrist to similar club option-heavy deals to provide the team with flexibility.
Extension Candidate: David Price
2011/04/extension-candidate-david-price.htmlThe Rays have shown a willingness to guarantee money to a young player seeking long-term security, but Price's situation is…
When The 40/60/80 Arbitration Rule Doesn’t Work
2011/08/when-the-406080-arbitration-rule-doesnt-work.htmlSince elite defenders aren’t particularly well-compensated in arbitration, you wouldn’t want to use WAR to project earnings for a player like Bourn or Ben Zobrist.
AL East Notes: Roberts, Lester, Nova
2011/08/al-east-notes-roberts-lester-nova.htmlHe'll receive MVP consideration after the season, along with division rivals including Jose Bautista, Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury and Ben Zobrist.
Extension Candidate: Desmond Jennings
2011/09/extension-candidate-desmond-jennings.htmlThe Rays love getting those club option years as well; both Longoria's and Shields' contracts contain three option years each while Ben Zobrist's deal includes two.
Astros Notes: Scouts, Crane, American League
2011/09/astros-notes-scouts-realignment.htmlRichard Justice of the Houston Chronicle says Pendergrass may be the hardest worker he has known and passes along a 2008 column about the scout who signed Pence, Ben Zobrist and others.
Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays
2011/10/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-3.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Ben Zobrist, UT IF: $12.78MM through 2013 Evan Longoria, 3B: $13.5MM through 2013 Wade Davis, SP: $11.6MM through 2014 Arbitration Eligible Players (estimated salaries) David Price, SP: $5.9MM Jeff Niemann, SP: $2.7MM Andy Sonnanstine, RP: $1.1MM (non-tender candidate) B.J.
Justin Verlander Wins AL MVP
2011/11/justin-verlander-wins-al-mvp.htmlSabathia, Adrian Beltre, Ben Zobrist, Victor Martinez, James Shields, Mark Teixeira, Asdrubal Cabrera, Alex Gordon, Josh Hamilton, and David Robertson also received votes.
Extension Candidate: Matt Joyce
2011/12/extension-candidate-matt-joyce.htmlEvan Longoria, James Shields, Ben Zobrist, and Wade Davis are also signed to similar contracts, and next in line could be outfielder Matt Joyce.
Extension Candidate: Neil Walker
2012/03/extension-candidate-neil-walker.htmlIf we look at second basemen who signed extensions with between two and three years of service, we get Ben Zobrist, Dustin Pedroia, Aaron Hill, Ian Kinsler, and Robinson Cano.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Kinsler, Baker, Trout, Loney
2012/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-kinsler-baker-trout-loney.htmlPuckett's Pond thinks Trevor Plouffe might be the next Ben Zobrist.
Potentially Available Second Basemen
2012/07/potentially-available-second-basemen.htmlIn fact, Robinson Cano, Aaron Hill and Ben Zobrist are the only three qualified second basemen with an OPS over .800 this year.
AL East Notes: Ortiz, Peralta, Jackson
2012/10/al-east-notes-ortiz-peralta-jackson.htmlChastain also says he believes that the Rays will open the season with Ben Zobrist as the shortstop, as Hak-Ju Lee may not be ready from an offensive standpoint yet.
Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays
2012/10/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-2.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Matt Moore, SP: $12.5MM through 2016 James Shields, SP: $10.25MM through 2013 Wade Davis, RP: $10.1MM through 2014 Evan Longoria, 3B: $9MM through 2013 Ben Zobrist, UT: $8MM through 2013 Arbitration Eligible Players (estimated salaries) Matt Joyce, OF: $2.6MM (first time eligible) Sean Rodriguez, IF: $1.2MM (first time eligible, non-tender candidate) Sam Fuld, OF: $509K (first time eligible) David Price, SP: $9.5MM (second time eligible) Jeff Niemann, SP: $3.1MM (second time eligible) Ryan Roberts, IF: $3MM (second time eligible, non-tender candidate) Ben Francisco, OF: $1.7MM (third time eligible, non-tender candidate) Burke Badenhop, RP: $1.6MM (third time eligible) Contract Options Luke Scott, DH: $6MM club option with a $1MM buyout Fernando Rodney, RP: $2.5MM club option with a $250K buyout Jose Molina, C: $1.8MM club option with a $300K buyout Free Agents Carlos Pena, B.J.
Friedman Talks Pitching, Trades, Zobrist
2012/11/friedman-on-pitching-trades-zobrist.htmlUpton hitting free agency and the versatile Ben Zobrist on the roster.
Rays Acquire Yunel Escobar
2012/12/rays-acquire-yunel-escobar.htmlThe Rays had a need at the position after using Elliot Johnson, Ben Zobrist, and Sean Rodriguez there in 2012.
Quick Hits: Atchison, Garcia, Vazquez, Dodgers
2013/01/quick-hits-vazquez-dodgers-rays.htmlThe Rays signed free agent infielder Kelly Johnson today, but that won’t stop Ben Zobrist from playing “a lot” of second base for Tampa Bay, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter).
Rays Sign Kelly Johnson
2013/02/rays-sign-kelly-johnson.htmlThe addition of Johnson will allow Tampa Bay to play Ben Zobrist in right field, but the club is expected to still use Zobrist at second base at times and Johnson may play some outfield, Ken Rosenthal tweets.
2014 Free Agent Power Rankings
2013/02/2014-free-agent-power-rankings-6.htmlI'm not ranking Ben Zobrist, Chris B.
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
2013/02/offseason-in-review-tampa-bay-rays-2.htmlJose Molina's pitch-framing skills, the versatility of Ben Zobrist and the depth of their pitching staff enable the Rays to prevent runs as well as any team (they allowed the fewest runs in MLB in 2012).
Latest At RotoAuthority.com
2013/03/latest-at-rotoauthoritycom.htmlBen Zobrist is a top-30 fantasy pick, opines Mark Polishuk.
Rays Say Timing Of Shields-Myers Deal Was Key
2013/04/rays-say-offseason-timing-of-shields-myers-deal-was-key.html"Teams trade guys every year, so you know it’s going to happen." Still, Ben Zobrist believes the players in the Rays clubhouse aren’t the only ones better off because of when the move occurred, pointing to Shields and fellow pitching staff mainstay Wade Davis, who also went to Kansas City in the trade.