The Tampa Bay Rays surprised most by winning 90 games in what was by any consideration a rebuilding year, and a season of tanking to others.
That success can be traced to three all-important days from the 2017 offseason. With another offseason ahead of us, let’s look back on those three pivotal days.
December 20th, 2017
The Rays traded Evan Longoria last offseason, ending his historic tenure with the franchise. The trade was a long time coming, whether Rays fans wanted it or not, as they were forced to see the best player the team has ever had dealt away.