Athletics, amid trade talks, continue series with Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have to be prepared for the best pitcher the Oakland A's have to offer Wednesday evening -- even though he might not take the mound in the game in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Oakland ace Frankie Montas is scheduled to start the third game of a four-game series, but nothing is guaranteed. There is even a possibility Montas might not be on Oakland's roster by game time.

Numerous reports early Tuesday said Oakl