Rays Make Another Solid Move…

In today’s game of baseball where “specialized” relievers are so important, the Tampa Bay Rays added another “specialized” reliever to the mix yesterday by singing LHP Brian Shouse to a 2 year deal according to Buster Olney.

Shouse was a nightmare on LH hitters last year with the Brewers holding them to a .180 batting avg. With now Shouse and JP Howell (lefties .188 BAA)  in the pen, the Rays can play the match up game against lefties in the later innings just about as good as any team in baseball.

Some of the best moves in baseball are moves that are made under the radar. This move wasn’t even a top story in today’s Tampa Tribune, but it’s moves like this that pay off the most in September and October.

With the addition of Burrell and with the low profile additions of Brian Shouse and Matt Joyce, you have to like what the Tampa Bay Rays have done this off season.

Tags: Brian Shouse, JP Howell, Tampa Bay Rays