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Rays Thrive on Small Payroll: Cash's Communication Key
24 Oct
Summary
- Rays stay competitive with one of baseball's smallest payrolls.
- Manager Kevin Cash excels at player communication and development.
- Many Rays players arrived via trades, not the draft.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently lauded the Tampa Bay Rays for their sustained competitiveness despite maintaining one of the lowest payrolls in baseball. He specifically praised manager Kevin Cash's communication skills and ability to maximize player performance, noting it as an organizational strength.
Rosenthal recalled the team's resilience, even when forced to play in a minor league park for a season. He emphasized that the Rays, often operating with a payroll in the bottom five of the league, deserve immense credit for their ability to maximize player potential.
The Rays' opening-day payroll was $90.5 million, ranking 26th in the majors. Their roster composition underscores this strategy, with only three players on the American League Championship Series roster drafted by the club. A significant 16 players arrived via trades, illustrating the team's approach to roster building.
