2010 Season Preview: Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays2009: 84-78 (3rd)So Long: P Chad Bradford, OF Gabe Gross, P Jason Isringhausen, 2B Akinori Iwamura, P Troy Percival (retired), C Shawn Riggans, P Brian Shouse, P Russ Springer, C Gregg ZaunWelcome: P Joaquin Benoit, 3B Hank Blalock, 1B Dan Johnson, C Kelly Shoppach, P Rafael SorianoProjected Starting Lineup (courtesy of rototimes.com)Jason Bartlett, SSCarl Crawford, LFEvan Longoria, 3BCarlos Pena, 1BBen Zobrist, 2BB.J. Upton, CFHank Blalock/Pat Burrell, DHMatt Joyce/Gabe Kapler, RFKelly Shoppach, CRotation - James Shields, Matt Garza, Jeff Niemann, David Price, Wade DavisSetup - Dan Wheeler, J.P. HowellCloser - Rafael Soriano2009 was a disappointing season for the Rays. After making it to the World Series the previous year, they only managed to finish in third place. This year looks like it could be a return to form. They have arguably the best GM in the game today who has constructed a strong team supported by one of the best, if not the best farm system in the majors...