PLAYING TIME: Sore elbow puts Farnsworth's status in doubt

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Sore elbow puts Farnsworth's status in doubt

Kyle Farnsworth (RHP, TAM) was scheduled to see a doctor about his ailing elbow April 4, which obviously puts his availability for Opening Day very much in doubt.  While nothing is official yet, all reports and signs are suggesting that the Rays will be looking for someone else to handle ninth inning duties to begin the year.  Joel Peralta (RHP, TAM), who saved six games last season, including four in September while Farnsworth was sidelined, appears to be the most logical candidate.  However, former closer Fernando Rodney (RHP, TAM) and J.P. Howell (LHP, TAM) could very well be part of the equation, too.  Let's take a look at the projected BPI's for each of these...

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