In this odd trading deadline, where the Rays have already sold (David DeJesus), but could still turn into buyers, there's not much we can be sure of. They're far enough back in the AL East that winning the division race is unlikely, but despite being below .500, they're only two and a half games back from the second wild card. Making the playoffs is a giant bump in revenue for a team, so if the Rays can give themselves just a little bit more of a chance, the possible returns are worthwhile.
About the only thing we can say for certain is that Matt Silverman is surely not going to pull a trade similar to what the Toronto Blue Jays have just done in trading for David Price, because giving up a ton of future value for a one-year rental just isn't the Rays way.