http://www.raysprospects.com/News and analysis of the Tampa Bay Rays minor league players and teams. Baseball prospects for Durham Bulls, Montgomery Biscuits, Charlotte Stone Crabs, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Hudson Valley Renegades, Princeton Rays, GCL, DSL and VSL #Raysennoreply@blogger.com (Doug Milhoan)Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:22:00 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com3905125RaysProspects 2011baseball,rays,prospects,minor,league,tampa,sportsSports & Recreationkevin@raysprospects.comKevin GenglerKevin Genglernobaseball,rays,prospects,minor,league,tampa,sportsFuture Considerations: The RaysProspects PodcastKevin Gengler and Scott Grauer discuss the Tampa Bay Rays farm system as well as news and notes from all around the majors and minors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/sRWcepu2Pt8/kevin-goldsteins-top-101-prospects.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:01:47 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-171430199766973033Over at BaseballProspectus, Kevin Goldstein has published his top 101 prospects rankings. In contrast to Keith Law, who ranked six Rays on his list, Goldstein had only Matt Moore at #1 and Hak-Ju Lee at #65. Goldstein's Rays top 11 list should be coming out soon. So which list do you guys think is better? Do the Rays have six top-100 guys or just two, or somewhere in between?2012-02-13T07:01:47.380-05:004http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/02/kevin-goldsteins-top-101-prospects.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/phmF95NNwhg/keith-laws-prospect-rankings_09.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:22:55 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5395336646010346778Keith Law of ESPN has released his system rankings, his top 100, and top 10 by organization. The links (with reports) are insider, but here are the rankings:- He ranked the Rays as the 2nd-best system- 6 Rays appeared in his top 100 (Cork Gaines has Law's short writeups on those six here): Matt Moore (3); Hak-Ju Lee (12); Chris Archer (63); Enny Romero (84); Mikie Mahtook (87); Taylor Guerrieri (2012-02-10T03:22:55.400-05:002http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/02/keith-laws-prospect-rankings_09.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/D-CxDErn3B8/some-tidbits-from-john-sickels-last-all.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:44:38 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5337918176536317Q: Alex Cobb - Where do you see his ceiling and his floor?John: I think what he did in the majors last year is exactly what he should be expected to do, given good health.Q: I recall a couple years ago, before Trout blew up, you saying you “just had a feeling” about him, or something like that, even though it wasn’t empirical. Are there any prospects that you’ve just got a hunch about these days?2012-02-04T05:44:38.211-05:003http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/02/some-tidbits-from-john-sickels-last-all.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/WAmmsCCuT3U/top-30-comparison-raysprospects-vs.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:22:04 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-8078936184910351432 RaysProspects Baseball America 1. Matt Moore 1. Matt Moore 2. Hak-Ju Lee 2. Hak-Ju Lee 3. Enny Romero 3. Chris Archer 4. Alex Torres 4. Taylor Guerrieri 5. Mikie Mahtook 5. Alex Colome 6. Taylor Guerrieri 6. Alex Torres 7. Drew Vettleson 7. Tim Beckham 8. Chris Archer 8. Enny Romero 9. Tim Beckham 9. Drew Vettleson 10. 2012-01-30T13:22:04.124-05:009http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/top-30-comparison-raysprospects-vs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Gu3bsRYIZcQ/future-considerations-podcast-episode_29.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:25:54 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-4684386137014867427With the BaseballAmerica Prospect Handbook out, Kevin and Scott examined the top 30 prospects and compared it against the RaysProspects Top 30 list with some notable differences. After the break, they discuss the Jeff Keppinger signing (and the Russ Canzler DFA'ing) and how he'll help this season, plus the Prince Fielder deal and the remaining free agents before wrapping up with some bonus Greg 2012-01-29T12:25:54.450-05:006http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/future-considerations-podcast-episode_29.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/5iHLDNcEMcw/future-considerations-podcast-episode_22.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:31:05 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2336419003970320548This week, Scott and Kevin break down the Carlos Pena signing and what it means for the Rays' 2012 outlook, run down their AL East top 25 prospect lists, preview the Durham, Montgomery, Charlotte, and Bowling Green rotations, and wrap up by discussing how the Yu Darvish signing affects the balance of power in the American League. Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com Music is2012-01-22T12:31:05.935-05:005http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/future-considerations-podcast-episode_22.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/ITh--fhcbOE/rays-lineup-and-who-will-end-up-with.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:44:35 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-6275866640961421803What a couple of days for the Rays organization. 10 days ago the Rays signed Luke Scott as their primary DH, 8 days later the Rays anounced three minor league signings with Will Rhymes (2B/UT), Jesus Feliciano (CF) and Romulo Sanchez (RHRP) and yesterday Carlos Pena agreed to play another year on the Florida Gulf Coast. After predicting the Bulls lineup a couple of weeks ago, I'm going to look at2012-01-21T09:44:35.586-05:003http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/rays-lineup-and-who-will-end-up-with.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/k206SJJobfU/week-that-was.htmlTim BeckhamMark ThomasRichard De Los SantosLuke ScottPrinceton RaysNevin AshleyKevin KiermaierGranden GoetzmanChris ArcherDan JohnsonDerek Dietrichkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:59:44 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7940628264903573572Outfielder Kevin Kiermaier injured his hamstring in the Australian Baseball League and missed Canberra's five-game series against Perth, which wrapped up earlier today. The Cavalry only have five games left in the regular season, finishing up next Sunday. No word yet if Kiermaier will be able to play in any more games. He has hit .347/.407/.429 in 49 at-bats so far. Teammate Mark Thomas has 2012-01-16T20:59:44.479-05:007http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/week-that-was.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/CQqDUHfphrg/future-considerations-podcast-episode_15.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:01:41 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2862531220858004757Executive editor of BaseballAmerica Jim Callis (@jimcallisBA) answers some questions about the Rays farm system, the effects the new CBA will have on the club, and how he got started at BA. After the break, Kevin and Scott talk about the Luke Scott signing and the Jesus Montero-Michael Pineda deal. Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com Music is from Isle of Q mp3 Download (2012-01-15T12:01:41.671-05:003http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/future-considerations-podcast-episode_15.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/bARrRGQ6Y7c/minor-league-lineups-bowling-green-hot.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:29:41 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1899854145734046400After finishing the positional runthrough I'm going to take a look at the projected lineups of each of the Rays minor league affiliates.Next: The Bowling Green Hot Rods1 2B Ryan Brett (S)2 3B Taylor Motter (R)3 CF Kes Carter (L)4 1B Jeff Malm (L)5 DH Cameron Seitzer (L)6 RF Drew Vettleson (L)7 C Matt Rice (R)8 LF Craig Lyerly (R)9 SS Juniel Querecuto (S)Bench:C Alejandro 2012-01-12T03:29:41.157-05:009http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/minor-league-lineups-bowling-green-hot.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Jh7qZfU3bL8/more-on-2012-stone-crabs-staff.htmlCharlotte Stone Crabskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:17:17 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5348636114056741301As Doug mentioned earlier, the Stone Crabs coaching staff is remaining the same as last season.  Jim Morrison returns for his fourth season as the manager of the Stone Crabs. Morrison has a career 214-201 record as the skipper of the Stone Crabs, leading them to the playoffs in two of the three first seasons. Morrison is in his seventh year in the Rays organization. Joe Szekely has been by 2012-01-10T20:17:17.971-05:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/more-on-2012-stone-crabs-staff.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/vYtUo2KpLi0/minor-league-lineups-charlotte-stone.htmlMinor League RostersCharlotte Stone Crabskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:14:02 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2655556155611755581After finishing the positional runthrough I'm going to take a look at the projected lineups of each of the Rays minor league affiliates. Next affiliate lineup I'm looking at is the Charlotte Stone Crabs: 1 3B Robby Price (L) 2 SS Derek Dietrich (L) 3 CF Mikie Mahtook (R) 4 1B Philip Wunderlich (L) 5 RF Todd Glaesmann (R) 6 LF Cody Rogers (L) 7 DH Julio Cedeno (R) 8 C Lucas 2012-01-10T10:14:02.064-05:006http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/minor-league-lineups-charlotte-stone.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/t0GpuEPYu3M/minor-league-lineups-montgomery.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:00:01 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1260357972306958021After finishing the positional runthrough I'm going to take a look at the projected lineups of each of the Rays minor league affiliates.Next affiliate lineup I'm looking at is the one of the Biscuits:1 SS Hak-Ju Lee (L)2 CF Isaias Velasquez (R)3 2B Tyler Bortnick (R)4 RF Brett Nommensen (L)5 C Mark Thomas (R)6 3B Gregory Sexton (R)7 1B Michael Sheridan (L)8 DH Anthony Scelfo (2012-01-09T07:00:01.151-05:006http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/minor-league-lineups-montgomery.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/NX442IO9PbY/weekend-catch-all.htmlJosh SatowFernando RodneyJoel Barrosokevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:04:05 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-4173538543884871403Minor Moves: Satow and Barroso Matt Eddy had two Rays minor league transactions from over the holidays: LHRP Josh Satow was released and SS Joel Barroso was signed. Other than a few youtube videos there isn't much information out there on Barroso. Expect to see the 21 year-old shortstop on one of the Rays U.S.-based short-season rosters this summer. The release of the 26 year-old Satow might 2012-01-08T16:04:05.885-05:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/weekend-catch-all.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/BdHO8gbbnw8/future-considerations-podcast-episode.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:49:29 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1449130866609103174In the first show of 2012, Kevin and Scott break down all the moves that teams have made over the winter, all the moves the Rays haven't made, and where the remaining free agents might wind up. Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com Music is from Isle of Q mp3 Download (41.4 MB; 0h45m19s) RSS Feed iTunes Feed - If you subscribe through iTunes, please rate and review! (This 2012-01-08T12:49:29.542-05:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/future-considerations-podcast-episode.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Dw92iwwXRTg/minor-league-lineups-durham-bulls-aaa.htmlMinor League RostersDurham Bullskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:15:42 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5643305143790487585After finishing the positional runthrough I'm going to take a look at the projected lineups of each of the Rays minor league affiliates. I'll start with the Durham Bulls: 1 2B Cole Figueroa (L) 2 SS Tim Beckham (R) 3 CF Brandon Guyer (R) 4 1B/DH Juan Miranda (L) 5 DH/1B Russ Canzler (R) 6 LF Stephen Vogt (L) 7 3B Matt Mangini (L) 8 C Robinson Chirinos (R) 9 RF Kyeong Kang (L)2012-01-07T15:15:42.444-05:0013http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/minor-league-lineups-durham-bulls-aaa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/kYp5JcvZEF0/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_05.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:03:54 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2676634523315887349In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more 2012-01-06T06:03:54.158-05:0014http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_05.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/NQxn2k9TZk4/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_04.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:49:38 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-214202573601345751In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more 2012-01-05T02:49:38.346-05:0016http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_04.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/943DlW4X3mg/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_03.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:00:02 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5986117283191859086In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more 2012-01-03T07:00:02.998-05:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_03.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/XvfkCXyVqj4/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:09 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-4613727819804660210In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more in-depth 2012-01-02T07:00:09.937-05:005http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/01/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/GmByRVPS4FI/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_30.htmlMinor League RostersRiccio Torrezkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:12:12 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3070848504446792398In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more in-depth 2011-12-30T13:12:12.688-05:004http://www.raysprospects.com/2011/12/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_30.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/t8g_Ylp97xE/australian-baseball-league-update.htmlMark ThomasDarryl GeorgeTy MorrisonAustralian Baseball LeagueABLTodd GlaesmannKevin Kiermaierkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:21:23 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-6375238474978620208The Australian Baseball League resumed last night following an eight-day break for Christmas and the All-Star Game. The ABL plays a 45-game regular season schedule, beginning in early November and ending in late January. This is the first year the Rays have participated in the league, sending five players along with Princeton Rays Manager Mike Johns as a coach. Todd Glaesmann, Ty Morrison, Mark 2011-12-29T21:21:23.370-05:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2011/12/australian-baseball-league-update.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/jXSgqeCa1hI/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_29.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:16:08 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3821025477956617890In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more in-depth pieces 2011-12-29T14:16:08.010-05:0011http://www.raysprospects.com/2011/12/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_29.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/vMwDbu0Isn8/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_28.htmlMinor League RostersMark Thomaskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:16:53 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5938636440507360859In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more in-depth pieces 2011-12-29T14:16:53.965-05:0012http://www.raysprospects.com/2011/12/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for_28.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/o17Inr7cpLk/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for.htmlMinor League Rosterskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:21:48 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3844586695515988974In this series I'm going to take a quick look at the probable roster of each full season minor league affiliate at the beginning of the 2012 season. I'm going through it position by position. Keep in mind that these projections are very much subject to change (trades could happen, Rays could be more aggressive/conservative with some players, ...). We are going to do more in-depth pieces about the2011-12-28T08:21:48.538-05:009http://www.raysprospects.com/2011/12/projecting-full-season-ball-rosters-for.htmlRaysProspects 2011Kevin GenglernonadultFuture Considerations: The RaysProspects Podcast