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Tampa Bay Rays: Who’ll They Trade Next?

By Anthony Sosa

Sep 23, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) walks back to the dugout against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) walks back to the dugout against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Evan Longoria

For the past couple seasons, Evan Longoria trade rumors swirled around baseball, but no deal happened. With the Tampa Bay Rays looking less likely to contend, it seems like it’ll happen sooner than later.

Arguably the greatest player in Rays’ history, Longoria’s career started as part of the team’s magical World Series run in 2008. He also had the most memorable hit and home run for the Rays, when he hit a walk-off homer in the 12th inning against the New York Yankees that ultimately earned them the 2012 AL Wild Card spot.

Longoria, 31,  earned an All-Star selection in his first three seasons in the league. In those seasons, he also earned two Gold Glove awards and a Silver Slugger. He earned AL Rookie of the Year in 2008.

Last season, Longoria had career highs in both hits (173) and home runs (36). His average reached .273; his highest since 2012. Longoria is also a durable player. He played in at least 160 games the past four seasons.

The veteran third baseman won’t hit free agency until 2023, so he won’t come cheap. Although, if a team can work a deal for Longoria, he should help the club both on and off the field.

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