Ben Zobrist

[21xxxv]

Before everyone jumps to conclusions... It appears that the Rays are rebuilding. That's the only reason I float this idea out there. Wouldn't Ben help this team at multiple positions, including clutch OBP, RF, 2B when needed? It's easier said than done. But, his current contract isn't crazy. Just don't know if it's even logical or realistic.

Feel free to delete, if this has already been pondered.

[weams]

Before everyone jumps to conclusions... It appears that the Rays are rebuilding. That's the only reason I float this idea out there. Wouldn't Ben help this team at multiple positions, including clutch OBP, RF, 2B when needed? It's easier said than done. But, his current contract isn't crazy. Just don't know if it's even logical or realistic.

Feel free to delete, if this has already been pondered.

He's on his way down, but we could use him.

[21xxxv]

He's on his way down, but we could use him.

Thanks, Weams-

Which is why he may be available. His splits are better than most current O's if not all via OBP. He also hasn't hit in a lineup that could provide him protection like ours could. I think other than Longoria, he got pitched to very carefully in Tampa.

[ArtVanDelay]

I'd love to get Zobrist depending on what TB wants in return.

[paulcoates]

Let me tell you how this story ends. The Rays wanted A, but the Orioles would only give up B.

It appears the Orioles are going to simply let every free agent pass them by and hope some trades work out. Either that or they REALLY REALLY believe in Lough,Alvarez and Pearce, which I think is absolutely bonkers.

[Can_of_corn]

Thanks, Weams-

Which is why he may be available. His splits are better than most current O's if not all via OBP. He also hasn't hit in a lineup that could provide him protection like ours could. I think other than Longoria, he got pitched to very carefully in Tampa.

Protection is a unicorn, it is bigfoot, it is the loch Ness monster.

[21xxxv]

it is indeed

[MomoMan316]

He's on his way down, but we could use him.

Can you explain he is on his way down? I do not see it in his numbers. He just posted another 5.0 WAR season last year.

.272/.354/.395 in 2014 right near his career averages of .264/.354/.429

I think the Orioles could really use a guy with a career OBP of .354 and consistently puts up 5+ WAR seasons. 1 year and $7.5 million left on his deal. Rays are trading everyone, seems like a good player to target. I would doubt the Rays care if they are trading in the division or not as they are looking to deal anyone and everyone and Zobrist only has 1 year left on his deal.