The Tampa Bay Rays reached 90 wins for the fourth time in five years last season, but they failed to reach the postseason. The latest 2013 Tampa Bay Rays World Series Odds at TheGreek.com would suggest Joe Maddon’s squad puts together another solid season, but falls short of the ultimate goal. The Rays are a +1600 play to win the World Series ($100 wins $1600) and they are a third choice to take the American League East at +300 odds. Tampa Bay's regular season win total is presently set at 85.5 games; the Over is favored at -130 odds ($130 wins $100).
The Rays lost a few important pieces from last year’s squad as James Shields (SP), B.J. Upton (OF), and Wade Davis (RP) all departed in the offseason; however, they were able to acquire some talent as well, bringing in by either trade or free agency Wil Meyers (top OF prospect acquired in the Shields/Davis deal with KC), Kelly Johnson (2B), Yunel Escobar, Jake Odorizzi (SP), and James Loney (1B).
The loss of Shields will hurt the most as he has been a reliable workhorse for Maddon for a number of seasons, but with David Price, Matt Moore, and Jeremy Hellickson still around, Tampa Bay will still field a decent starting rotation.
The Rays offense could receive a shot in the arm from Meyers should he meet his potential and it still has proven run producers in Evan Longoria, Ben Zobrist, Matt Joyce, and Luke Scott.
Nothing about Tampa Bay screams World Series champion, but it looks as though the team will be good. If nothing else, the Rays should, in all probability, contend for the AL East, leaving them in the thick of the postseason chase, once again.
2013 Tampa Bay Rays World Series Odds: Provided by TheGreek.com
To Win World Series +1600 (11 of 30)
To Win American League East +300 (three of five)
To Win American League Pennant +850 (six of 15)
Regular Season Wins: Over 85.5 (-130), Under 85.5 (+100)
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