The Tampa Bay Rays surprisingly declined Pete Fairbanks eleven million dollar club option, paying a one million dollar buyout instead. The team decided to cut losses and avoid being tied to his contract for another year. Despite low trade market interest, Fairbanks is expected to be highly sought after in free agency, with teams like the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and even the Chicago Cubs potentially pursuing him. Fairbanks offers significant value compared to other top relief pitchers, with early projections suggesting he could sign for under twenty million dollars in total.
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