I read a lot about Rays players that might be traded, usually to lower the payroll. I read almost nothing about how the Rays might get better. It's season-ticket renewal time. Why do you think the Rays might do better next year?
-- Larry A., Seminole, Fla.
Really good question, and tough to answer. One of the biggest challenges facing the Rays' front office during the offseason is evaluating what they have on their roster. The club must examine every player and decide whether his performance was up to par, and if it wasn't, whether that was an aberration or the front end of a trend.