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Buzz: Rays Need to be “Overwhelmed” to Move Upton

by Michael Baron on October 12th, 2009 at 9:48 am

In a report in today’s St. Petersburg Times, Marc Topkin says that the Tampa Bay Rays would need to be overwhelmed with an offer to move outfielder B.J. Upton.

Topkin says that with Upton’s value so low at the moment, the Rays cannot afford to move Upton at this time.

…i would love for the Mets to inquire about Upton‘s availability…he has a world of talent…i’m not sure if he would be happy as a corner outfielder and i am not sure what the Mets have that could “overwhelm” the Rays anyway

Upton hit .241 with 11 home runs and 55 RBI in 144 games after coming back from a shoulder injury in April.