Tampa Bay seemed a good match for the promising Japanese pitcher, but the stadium issues put it in a “difficult spot.”

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The Rays have reportedly agreed to an extension with pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who may be about to rejoin the starting rotation.

Every team across the majors is selling hope to their fans: some are selling it in a more immediate fashion, in the form of active offseasons full of free-agent signings and trade acquisitions. Others,