Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder has built an excellent staff by developing reclamation projects

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Bryan Baker was an inconsistent reliever in Baltimore. He became a dominant closer in his first full season in Tampa Bay. Drew Rasmussen had a 5.01 ERA in 1 1/2 seasons in Milwaukee. He developed into an elite ace with the Rays. Freddy Peralta struggled with the Mets before he was traded to Tampa Bay in August, turned his season around and was MVP of the AL Champions Series. Nick Martinez signed with the Rays a couple days before spring training and made his first All-St