ST. PETERSBURG -- Standing pat is not the sexiest option at the non-waiver Trade Deadline, yet it might be the prudent strategy for the Rays.
The Rays traded David DeJesus to the Angels, and president of baseball operations Matt Silverman said other trades could happen. It's just that those other trades aren't likely -- nor are they practical for Tampa Bay.
Despite a recent downturn in fortunes that has turned the Rays into a middle-of-the-pack team, they are still very much in the American League Wild Card race, and they are one Yankees tailspin from being back in the AL East race.