Just so you know, most of this column could be out of date by the time you read it. Things are starting to move.
- Here’s one you might not have heard yet. Late last night, the Rays dealt outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Mariners for two minor leaguers: outfielder Aidan Smith and right-handed pitcher Brody Hopkins. The Rays are also getting a player to be named later. As always, it was very cruel of that guy’s parents to let him grow up to be old enough to play professional baseball and still not give him a name.