2K24: Tampa Bay Rays

[Davros]

From earlier today:

Marc Topkin @TBTimes_Rays

#Rays Cobb (forearm tendinitis) is "fine" but still limited to playing catch, Cash said. Franklin (oblique) not ready to start rehab games

[Erik]

Rotoworld had an update this morning.

Nick Franklin (oblique) won't be ready to begin playing in minor league games this week.
Franklin hasn't suffered a significant physical setback, but the Rays have decided to slow his rehab schedule a bit. He still has a shot of joining Tampa Bay's active roster by the end of the month. The 24-year-old was supposed to open the 2015 regular season as the Rays' starting second baseman.

[Moonlight J]

Cash has these guys running like crazy on the basepaths. Love it

[onejayhawk]

So... is this the Tim Beckham breakout, 9 years in the making?

He was the #1 pick. He did some stupid things and had a major injury. Maybe he grew up.

Jason, how is his defense. On the Rays, it seems to be defend or die.

As to the running, I always liked it for a young team. It keeps their heads in the game.

J

[Moonlight J]

His defense is pretty decent considering he's blew his knee out less than 2 years ago

[onejayhawk]

So, if he hits, he plays. I've seen worse speculations.

J

[Moonlight J]

So, if he hits, he plays. I've seen worse speculations.

J

Yep. Franklin isn't close to being back yet, so Beckham will get plenty of time as long as he keeps doing this.

[onejayhawk]

Any chance this is the player they drafted emerging?

On a related note, some early feedback on Karns would be appreciated. I picked Smyly, Odorizzi and Karns up based on the defense. So far Odorizzi is making it look like a plan. Karns s would ice the cupcake nicely.

J

[revo]

Grant Balfour DFA'd.

[Hornsby]

Grant Balfour DFA'd.

I guess the O's were right after all...

[onejayhawk]

Grant Balfour DFA'd.

Ball Four. Take a walk.

J

[overkill94]

Grant Balfour DFA'd.

Australianism

[SlideRule]

Anyone have an idea of Tim Beckam's playing time potential, and therefore fantasy impact potential, going forward? He's looking better than I would guess most suspected so far, and is getting some pretty regular at-bats it seems.

[revo]

John Jaso transferred to the 60-day DL, making him out until early June at the earliest.....

[Ryno84MVP]

Matt Moore is now targeting a mid June return to the Rays rotation, his timetable moved up based on setback-free recovery from April 2014 Tommy John surgery. Moore takes another big step in his rehab Sunday when he throws to hitters for the first time. After three batting practice/simulated game sessions, Moore is looking to start a rehab assignment he hopes will last no more than four starts. "It definitely feels more real now," Moore said. "In spring training it was one feeling, now it's more of a right-around-the-corner type feeling."

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/balfour-returns-to-rays-will-join-triple-a-durham/2227979