Marc Topkin

The move to Steinbrenner Field resulted in less inventory and higher prices, but sales of premium seats have been good.

The slick-fielding, weak-hitting infielder will get $1.35 million this season, and a chance for up to $2.5 million the next.

The 27-year-old debuted in the majors last season and will provide another option behind Garrett Cleavinger and Mason Montgomery.

Tales | There are some players and staff worthy of consideration, but no clear answer to an ongoing question.

There could be a current player or two who, with good health and extremely good performance, play their way into consideration. And it's also possible — and probably most likely — that first Rays inductee hasn't played a game for them yet.

A 454-foot home run in the 9th inning earns the 21-year-old Dominican league championship series MVP honors.

ST. PETERSBURG — The money, of course, will be nice, especially with the millions Drew Rasmussen didn't make over the years due to elbow injuries.

Ha-Seong Kim, who primarily has played shortstop as a pro, should be available in May as he is recovering from shoulder surgery.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays made a bold move Wednesday to improve their lineup, striking a two-year, $29 million deal with Korean infielder Ha-Seong Kim.

Six top prospects, led by Carson Williams, will have the benefit of attending major-league camp.