Jed Hoyer and Matt Silverman have acknowledged publicly they talk on a regular basis. The Cubs-Rays rumors figure to continue as long as there are players that would fill needs for both teams. And the reports connecting the two teams have picked up, again, over the last two days.
The Rays are happy with their roster, according to Marc Topkin, but could still make moves to improve the team. Topkin reported Silverman would like to add a veteran reliever, like Tyler Clippard, to the backend of the bullpen.