With the month of December fairly complete, we thought it was a good time to review what has happened so far, and what we can expect in January. We’ve said goodbye to many players, we’ve welcomed others into the fold, and we continue to wonder about future deals.
Signing
The Rays re-signed Jhan Marinez and he will provide some much needed pen depth as he competes for a spot on the roster this spring. The 27 year old was extremely impressive in 2015, managing a 1.92 ERA and 1.10 Whip over 61 IP. He only allowed 43 hits, 24 walks, and struck out 65.