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Rays Deal Wil Myers in Blockbuster Trade with Padres, Nationals

The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Wil Myers to the San Diego Padres as part of a three team trade that involved 11 players. Myers heads to San Diego as the centerpiece of the trade. San Diego also receives young minor league arms... More of this article »
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Wil Myers Named 2013 American League Rookie of the Year

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Wil Myers has been voted American League Rookie of the Year for 2013 by the BBWAA and in doing so took 23 of 30 first-place votes. Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias finished second and Myers’ teammate... More of this article »
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BBWAA Awards: Rays Myers, Archer Finalists For AL ROY

The annual Baseball Writers’ Association of America, BBWAA awards finalists were announced and the Tampa Bay Rays have two finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year. Chris Archer and Wil Myers were named along with... More of this article »
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Who Will Be Better Long Term: Wil Myers or Yasiel Puig?

Baseball’s infatuation with Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Yasiel Puig almost hit John Madden / Brett Favre levels. Puig, a 22-year-old from Cuba, burst onto the scene when he hit .436 with a 1.180 OPS and seven home runs in June. His... More of this article »
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MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 24, 2013

Rookie outfielders Yasiel Puig and Wil Myers  homered to help their teams to wins last night in a light schedule in Major League Baseball. Puig hit his  seventh home run in 20 games for the  Los Angeles Dodgers and Myers  homered... More of this article »
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Wil Myers First Major League Home Run – Grand Slam – Video

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers was called up to be  provide power and be a run producer in the middle of the lineup.  Myers hit his first home run in the major leagues against the CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees today,... More of this article »
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Rays Prospect Wil Myers Called Up – Ryan Roberts Optioned

Tampa Bay Rays prospect Wil Myers will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox after being called up late Sunday. Myers was pulled in the third inning of a AAA Durham game and he will wear number 9 according... More of this article »
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Rays Prospect Wil Myers Earns International League Player of the Week Honors

Tampa Bay Rays uber prospect  Wil Myers was named the International League Batter of the Week,  after hitting .423  over the past seven days. Myers collected four home runs, 15 RBI and a 1.038 slugging percentage  and raised his... More of this article »
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Tampa Bay Rays: Wil Myers Makes Nervous Spring Debut

Tampa Bay Rays prospect Wil Myers  admitted he was somewhat nervous and finished his 2013 spring training debut  against the Pittsburgh Pirates  feeling comfortable and excited. Myers acquired in a trade that sent James Shields,... More of this article »
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Tampa Bay Rays: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide

How many runs will the Tampa Bay Rays score? If the answer to that question is, “Significantly more than they did in 2012,” then it is likely the club will secure a post-season berth.  if the Rays duplicate last year’s... More of this article »
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Kelly Johnson Signs One Year Deal With Tampa Bay Rays

Earlier this month we speculated as to why there has been no interest in free-agent infielder Kelly Johnson. Apparently the Tampa Bay Rays had interest all along. The Rays inked the veteran Johnson to a one-year deal today according... More of this article »
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Tampa Bay Rays: Top 10 Prospects For 2013

Ignited by the game’s top pitching staff, the Tampa Bay Rays were in contention to earn their fourth playoff appearance in five years last season. The reason they fell short was an anemic lineup that struggled to score runs.... More of this article »
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Tampa Bay Rays: Wil Myers Ready, Willing and Paitent

Wil Myers visited Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Florida for the first time as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Myers was acquired in the trade with the Kansas City Royals that sent  Tampa Bay right-handers James Shields... More of this article »
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2013 Top 10 Major League Prospects – Baseball News Source

In 2012, Major League Baseball experienced a memorable year for young phenoms. Mike Trout, who is 21, was named American League Rookie of the Year while Bryce Harper, who turned 20 in October after the season ended, received National... More of this article »
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Kansas City Royals Reach Agreement With Endy Chavez

    Royals add outfield depth with Chavez signing The Kansas City Royals have reached agreement with free-agent outfielder Endy Chavez. Terms of the deal were not immediately announced. Chavez would likely serve as a fourth... More of this article »