AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays
The San Diego Padres are close to completing a blockbuster trade to acquire star pitcher Blake Snell from the AL champion Tampa Bay RaysDECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLIE MORTON #50 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
8-10 W-L •
1.32 WHIP •
4.19 ERA
8-10 W-L
1.32 WHIP
4.19 ERA
Rays sign pitcher Michael Wacha to $3 million, 1-year deal
The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays have signed pitcher Michael WachaDECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Tier 2' FA starters carry lots of question marks Starting pitchers have moved the quickest of any position group on the Hot Stove so far, and it will probably keep going that way. Clubs tha...
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM
Bauer, LeMahieu, Springer top list of available free agents
The free agent market received a small boost this week, although it remains to be seen whether teams will be eager to take advantageDECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marty’s musings: a cold stove through Thanksgiving weekend An arrest, and a signing. A light week in MLB news.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • BEYONDTHEBOXSCORE.COM
RHP Charlie Morton returns to Braves, but memories are scant
Charlie Morton is back with the team where his big league career startedNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million
The Atlanta Braves have added another veteran arm to their rotation by signing two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year dealNOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday's Sports in Brief
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitcher Charlie Morton not surprised by Rays’ decision The veteran starter will consider re-signing with Tampa Bay, but he will talk to other teams, and he has questions of his own to answer.
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175
Jon Lester, Corey Kluber and Brad Hand were among 15 more major leaguers who became free agents when teams declined their 2021 options, many victims of budget cuts following a seas...OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays decline options on RHP Charlie Morton, C Mike Zunino ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are declining 2021 options on pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino but the AL champ...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Rays decline options on RHP Charlie Morton, C Mike Zunino The Tampa Bay Rays are declining 2021 options on pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino but the AL champions say they remain hopeful...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Rays decline options on RHP Charlie Morton, catcher Mike Zunino ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays are declining 2021 options on pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino but the AL champions...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Rays decline options on RHP Charlie Morton, C Mike Zunino
The Tampa Bay Rays are not picking up options for 2021 on pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Mike ZuninoOCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays decline options on Morton, Zunino Rays general manager Erik Neander on Friday said the club will not pick up options for right-hander Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino,...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • MLB.COM
Rays decline options on Morton, Zunino Rays general manager Erik Neander on Friday said the club will not pick up options for right-hander Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino,...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • MLB.COM
Option not picked up Morton's team option was declined by the Rays on Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Morton's option would have paid him $15 million. While the Rays are famously hesitant to spend, and while the pandemic is expected to suppress wages this offseason, that's still seemingly quite a good price for a pitcher who has posted a 3.34 ERA over the last four years, so the decision is something of an odd one. Morton will turn 37 in November, and he did post a 4.74 ERA in nine regular-season starts in 2020, though his 3.45 FIP indicated that was likely a small-sample blip, and he bounced back with a 2.70 ERA in four playoff starts. It's conceivable that this transaction foreshadows a retirement for the veteran righty, though no such decision has been announced by the team or the player.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays reach Series, but face familiar question over new park
Blake Snell spent nearly 10 minutes discussing a disappointing end to the World Series before concluding with a message to the rest of the Tampa Bay RaysOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series notes: Rays chase Game 7, one more for Morton Charlie Morton isn't sure if he will pitch again after this season for Tampa Bay or another team
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
World Series notes: Rays chase Game 7, one more for Morton Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton reacts after giving up two runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Ga...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • TUCSON.COM
Corey Seager hits rare double as World Series and LCS MVP
Corey Seager hit a rare October double, becoming Most Valuable Player of the World Series after earning the honor for the League Championship SeriesOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
For the Rays' Charlie Morton, a lot of uncertainty ahead Notebook | The veteran starter doesn’t know if this season will be his last, but he hopes there are more games ahead.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
World Series notes: Rays chase Game 7, one more for Morton ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Charlie Morton started the day Tuesday not knowing if he will pitch in a Game 7 of the World Series with his Tampa B...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
World Series notes: Rays chase Game 7, one more for Morton Charlie Morton started the day Tuesday not knowing if he will pitch in a Game 7 of the World Series with his Tampa Bay Rays facing eliminati...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
World Series notes: Rays chase Game 7, one more for Morton Charlie Morton started the day Tuesday not knowing if he will pitch in a Game 7 of the World Series with his Tampa Bay Rays facing eliminati...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
