Recently acquired Steve Pearce personifies the team's flexibility. He can play outfield, DH, first base and second base.
Given that flexibility, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash will likely offer worlds of different lineups this season based on matchups, how the players are playing, etc.
Considering the Rays open against the Blue Jays, it's likely they will face right-hander Marcus Stroman on Opening Day, so we'll speculate on that fact when coming up with Tampa Bay's Opening Day lineup.
2015 record
80-82, fourth place in the American League East
Projected batting order
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