Trading Alex Cobb would not make the Rays sellers

May 27 2017 by DRaysBay

 

The Rays record won’t be a factor in their decision to trade Alex Cobb

Alex Cobb is in the final year of his rookie contract. Only one player has played out his entire rookie contract with the Rays — Melvin Upton, Jr (2004-2012). The Rays have either extended players before free agency (Carl Crawford, James Shields, Evan Longoria and Chris Archer are just a few) or have traded them.

Given this history, the chances that Alex Cobb will be in a Rays uniform on August 1 are slim, as...

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