- Neil Solondz wrote a very good, in-depth analysis of where the free agency market has gone, and how the changes might help the Rays.
- As part of trading for Evan Longoria, San Francisco has plans to go for it. Here’s how they’re approaching that so far.
- Russell Carleton has written a lot about the shift before. This time, I really think he’s got it framed right. Give it a read.
- MLB Trade Rumors noted that the Rays used to be the only team giving out long term contracts to players with almost no major league service time, but the White Sox have now gotten on board with that approach.