By Stephanie Apstein Can this shallow-pocketed franchise really outbid the big spenders for the 2020 NL MVP? PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Kevin Kiermaier saw the post on MLB Trade Rumors and his ears perked up. The Rays are in on Freddie Freeman? “I was like, ‘Hm!’” he said on Wednesday. “I didn’t expect to see that pop up!” Were you shocked to hear that a franchise with a $77 million payroll last year is negotiating with a free agent who is reportedly seeking a six-year, $180 million contract? So were the Rays. “I was surprised,” said Kiermaier. “But I love it.” Tampa Bay’s largest free-agent deal …