by Steve Carney

Now that the 2012 baseball season has come to an end, teams are getting ready to retool for the 2013 season.  We'll be taking a look at players that could be Rays next year, as well as players on the 2012 team and their prospects of returning.

Part 1: List of Rays eligible for free agency

Pitchers

RHP Kyle Farnsworth
LHP J.P. Howell
RHP Joel Peralta
RHP Fernando Rodney ($2.5 million option, $250k buyout)
RHP James Shields ($9 million option, $1.5 million buyout)

Catchers

C Jose Molina ($1.5 million option, $300K buyout)

Infielders

IF Jeff Keppinger
1B Carlos Pena

Outfielders

CF B.J. Upton

Designated Hitters

DH Luke Scott