After an incredible run in LIDOM that culminated in him hitting a game-winning home run in the championship series, Tampa Bay Rays youngster Junior Caminero earned league MVP honors.

The Rays are counting heavily on Caminero — who hit .248 with a .724 OPS in 43 games last season — to bolster an offense that was one of the majors' worst last season and made only one significant addition, signing free-agent catcher Danny Jansen.

Over the past few seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays have built a model for developing young, consistent talent, which has helped propel them toward success. With the team needing to operate with a small budget,