Tampa Bay Rays Suites

The 2017 Tampa Bay Rays continue to prove to the league that they are one of the best teams at acquiring top prospects. The Rays feature some of the brightest young stars in baseball. A farm system filled with talent is allowing the Rays to be competitive for years to come.  

During the offseason, the Rays traded away Logan Forsythe for top prospect Jose De Leon. De Leon comes over from the Dodgers and should find himself in the starting rotation soon. The Rays also traded Drew Smyly to the Mariners in exchange for rookie outfielder Mallex Smith. Smith should contribute at some point this season and is known for speed on the basepaths. The Rays have also added catcher Wilson Ramos and outfield Colby Rasmus to this year’s roster.

Evan Longoria will lead this team offensively. Longoria and Brad Miller will be the two power hitters in this lineup. After coming over at the trade deadline, Matt Duffy will be the lineup everyday. Kevin Kiermaier is one of the best defensive players in the league at centerfield. Corey Dickerson and Steven Souza will also play the outfield and while both don’t hit for average, they do hit for power.

No matter how many pitchers the Rays trade away, they also have one of the young rotations in baseball. The ace of this year’s club is Chris Archer. Archer will be backed up by Jake Odorizzi, Alex Cobb, Blake Snell, Matt Andriese and De Leon. Alex Colome took over closer duties last season and will start the year with the same role.

Tropicana Field has many different suite options to choose from. The most popular tend to be the infield and baseline suites that can accommodate groups of 16 people. With your suite, you will also receive VIP parking, private entry into Tropicana Field and exclusive access to VIP lounges. Tampa Bay Rays suites will feature HDTVs, Wi-Fi, premium in-suite catering options, upscale furnishing and a dedicated suite attendant. A suite for a Rays game provides the perfect setting for either business or just a fun time out with friends and family.

The American League East division is expected to as competitive as ever. The Tampa Bay Rays finished fourth in the division a year ago. In 2016, their goal will be to get above a .500 record and compete for a playoff spot. To do that, they will have to beat the likes of the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Orioles who have all improved in the offseason.

The Rays have had one of the most solid pitching rotations in all of baseball over the past five years. 2016, should be no different with Chris Archer leading the way. Archer enters the new season as a Cy Young candidate. The Rays hope for a healthy bounce back season from Alex Cobb who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2015. Rounding out the rotation is Drew Smyly and Jake Odorizzi. In the bullpen, Brad Boxberger excelled at the closer position and will be closing games in 2016.

Offensively, Evan Longoria remains the focal point and best bat in the lineup. In Longoria’s eight-year career, he has hit over 21 home runs in seven of the eight years. Steven Souza, Jr. has high expectations in his second year with the Rays. The Rays are also high on outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who has already shown he could be one of the best defensive players in the league. Other key players the Rays will need to step up include Desmond Jennings, Logan Forsythe, James Loney and Logan Morrison.

Tropicana Field has many different suite options to choose from. The most popular tend to be the infield and baseline suites that can accommodate groups of 16 people. With your suite you will also receive VIP parking, private entry into Tropicana Field and exclusive access to VIP lounges. Rays suites will feature HDTVs, Wi-Fi, premium in-suite catering options, upscale furnishing and a dedicated suite attendant.