SCOUTING CHANGES: The Rays let go all three of their area scouts in California Josh Arhart, Robbie Moen and Brian Morrison plus Florida-based Ronnie Merrill. "We evaluated and made some changes," scouting director R.J. Harrison said.
The Rays filled several scouting openings, hiring Chuck Ricci, formerly with Cleveland, as national cross-checker; Bobby Heck, the former Astros scouting director, for special assignment; and two former players as area scouts, Ronnie Merrill (Florida) and Josh Arhart (southern California).
jason molina (1996-2000), David Solis (1983-1987), allen allen carper (1971-1975), ron merrill (1983-1987), Carol Hawthorne (1967-1971), dennis day (1965-1969)