TAMPA BAY RAYS try to compete in AL EAST ---

unfortunately signing banged-up former major-league 'closers' like JASON ISRINGHAUSEN [to even minor league deals] will not WILL NOT move them closer to RED SOX NATION or the steroid-ridden NYYanquis even in the short term!!! Produce from your own depth of young player personnel - don't rely on 'getting-lucky' with former injured has-been's - it seldom works out!!!