In the public sphere we only learn about a small fraction of the moves that are actually discussed in MLB front offices. The few details that are leaked though are often interesting as they can give us a peek behind the curtain of a front office’s thoughts.
In this piece we will look back at a few trades that the Rays reportedly discussed with other teams but never ended up getting to the finish line. How different would things have looked today if these deals went through? Let’s dig in.
2021 Mid-Season Deadline
The Reported Offer:
Rays get: 3B/OF Kris Bryant, RP Craig Kimbrel
Cubs get: CF Kevin Kiermaier, SP Tyler Glasnow