Wed 3/27/13 4:37 PM

Jeff Niemann blanked the Blue Jays for six innings Wednesday, allowing just two hits. Niemann's velocity was better today, which is something the Rays definitely wanted to see. The strong outing on the heels of Roberto Hernandez's poor one has definitely added some intrigue to the Rays' rotation competition. Of course, the guy we think is the best option, Chris Archer, is being stashed in Triple-A.