Chatting with Stu  It's that time of year again, it seems. DRays
Bay, once again, gets the opportunity to ask Rays Principal
Owner Stu Sternberg a few questions. This year, however, I
opened up the floor to a couple other people (Cork Gaines from
"Rays Index" and EricSanSan from "Rays Anatomy") and they both
got a question in on it. I hope everyone enjoys it and hope the
answers given solved a few burning questions for Rays fans.
Jake : How much of a factor is future arbitration-eligibility
when a payroll-conscious team like the Rays is considering when
to bring up players such as Evan Longoria and David Price? In
other words, is the financial consideration of the franchise
just as important as what is best for the player and what is
best for the team?  Stu:.The development process is the primary
dictator of the timing of call-ups.  Other factors including
injuries certainly factor into the decisions, but a player's
development is the driving force.  JL:. I know the optimism is
high for the Rays and the pla