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DECEMBER 20, 2007

Rate the Rays offseason so far

It's been quiet on the Rays front the past couple days, but the team says its still working to fill the existing holes through the free-agent and trade markets.

"We expect to be just as busy as we've been the last couple of months," Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said. "I'm not sure we'll have as many moves, but we'll be working just as aggressively to continue to not only improve our projected 25-man roster but also our organizational depth."

As for needs, the team would still like to add a super-utility infielder and left-handed reliever. Looking back at the team's offseason so far, the Rays have been active. They restructured the atmosphere of the clubhouse by dealing Delmon Young and Elijah Dukes. In trading Young, they received a young pitcher in Matt Garza who they believe can slot into their rotation for years to come, added a starting shortstop. They added a veteran closer in Troy Percival, and got the left-handed bat in Cliff Floyd. And in the process the team has added payroll.

So what does the readership think? How would you rate the Rays offseason moves, and how does much of a difference will it make in terms of wins and losses in 2008 and beyond?

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