AL champion Rays were mainly built by wise trades and low-cost signings
The Tampa Bay Rays were built into American League champions through savvy trades, budget-friendly signings and an organizational strength in identifying, developing and maximizing talent. They鈥檙e four wins from the franchise鈥檚 first World Series title thanks to smart decisions by president of baseball operations Erik Neander, manager Kevin Cash and their scouting and coaching staffs. The Rays face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 on Friday night.
Only three players on Tampa Bay鈥檚 26-man roster in the AL Championship Series were drafted by the team, and Jonathan Aranda was an international signing. Speedy outfielder Chandler Simpson and left-hander Ian Seymour were second-round picks, and shortstop Taylor Walls was a third-round selection.
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