Rays Notes: Luke Scott, Shelley Duncan, Kyle Farnsworth, Jeremy Hellickson

With the barrage of news and rumors flying at us from dozens of sources, it's easy for anyone to miss something. That's why we've put together the latest on the Rays, which had a lot of action over the past couple days.

Here's all the latest.

• Rays rumors: Mutual interest between Luke Scott, Tampa Bay - MLB Daily Dish
  The Tampa Bay Rays have been in the market for a designated hitter throughout the offseason, and it appears they could potentially reunite with former slugger Luke Scott.
• Rays sign Duncan, Oviedo, Wright and Sandoval - MLB Daily Dish
  The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to minor-league deals with outfielder Shelley Duncan and right-handers Juan Carlos Oviedo, Jamey Wright and Juan Sandoval, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. All four players will receive invitations to spring training.
• Rays Rumors: Kyle Farnsworth nearing decision - MLB Daily Dish
  Free agent reliever Kyle Farnsworth is nearing a decision on where to pitch next season, and he's narrowed it down to two choices, one being the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.

• Jeremy Hellickson and Straight Edge Pitching - DRaysBay
  "A look into how Jeremy Hellickson stays on the straight and narrow while on the pitching mound to find success." Here's an interesting little analysis from Jason Collette, one of my favorite sabermetrically-inclined writers on the SB Nation network.