As the calendar approaches the new year most of the high impact free agents are off the board — Josh Donaldson is the notable exception.
The Rays had been connected to Edwin Encarnacion (do we write that every year?) to fill their need for a right-handed bat. The White Sox, however, have reportedly agreed to a deal with the slugging DH/1B. The Rays reportedly made a multi-year offer earlier to Howie Kendrick to play a part time role as a designated hitter, first baseman, and second baseman, but Kendrick signed with the Nationals.
So what is the Rays Plan B?