Filed under: 2009 Season, Spring Training | Tags: Bullpen, Isringhausen, Jason
The Rays were working on finalizing one deal to keep Jason Isringhausen in the organization, though not necessarily on the 25-man active roster. And then they were talking Tuesday about another intriguing possibility, as veteran slugger Gary Sheffield was unexpectedly released by Detroit and expressed interest in coming home to Tampa Bay.
The Rays were seeking a creative way to hang onto Isringhausen, the former All-Star closer who’d provide valuable depth to their bullpen but doesn’t want to pitch in the minor leagues.
And they may have found one: adding him to the 40-man roster, and starting to pay his $750,000 salary, but putting him on the disabled list and having him spend a couple of weeks in extended spring training to build strength and improve command, buying time for all parties.
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