The Rays are contending in the American League East and it is possible that the team could add to their $41 million payroll in the coming month. Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline is July 31. "I can not imagine a time we wouldn't be in position to do that. Winning is still paramount to everything we do," Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said. "Doing what's best for this organization is paramount to everything we do. ... That'll always be an option. But obviously we weigh that for what it means for future years, both what we're able to spend in future years and playes that we'll have in future years."