In March of 2015 the Tampa Bay Rays as an organization did something that likely had other teams and fans taking notice without likely realizing how far it would go with this strategy. The team signed ex-Braves LH reliever Jonny Venters to a 2-year deal that would allow him to completely heal from his 3rd TJ surgery and hopefully make a return to an MLB mound.
For Venters, the decision to sign with the Rays came down to this,
they have a good reputation, "Especially with relievers," he said.