Brian Dozier could be a fit with the 2020 Rays

Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsAs 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?

The next target down the list should be Kendrick’s teammate on the Nationals last year, Brian Dozier. Dozier…