Inbox: Should Rays make change at catcher?

With the lack of production from Curt Casali and Hank Conger, do you think a change at catcher would be the best decision for the franchise? If so, why not go after Jonathan Lucroy, who often hits over .300 in a season and is relatively cheap as a catcher? — Robert, St. Petersburg

The Brewers were rumored to be considering trading Lucroy to the Rays during the offseason, but I don’t think the situation ever got any stronger than a rumor. The Rays have been getting some power from Casali, and his defense seems to be getting better. Conger has struggled.

I have not heard any rumors about Lucroy being headed Tampa Bay’s way lately, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. The longer a team stays in contention, the more likely it will look to acquire the pieces it feels will put the club over the top. The Rays always seem to need offense. If Milwaukee and Tampa Bay could find a way to become trade partners, Lucroy would seem to be an attractive target. He will make $4 million in 2016, and the Brewers have a $5.25 million option for ’17.

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I have always liked the Rays’ bullpen, but not this year. They have let us down. Are they going to make any changes in the bullpen anytime soon? — Jesus I., Phoenix

For what my two cents is worth, I’d like to see the Rays let their starters go deeper …

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