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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 (@DougMilhoan)Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:18:34 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com4032125RaysProspects 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/I7rCTbKdNxI/score-and-highlights-from-61.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:55:33 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3721305817996885195Durham Bulls 3, Louisville Bat 1 A strong outing by starter Lance Pendleton helped the Bulls open up the series against the Bats with a 3-1 victory. The Bulls scored two runs in the first inning on a two run double by Henry Wrigley to give them a lead which they would not relinquish. They added to their tally in the sixth on an RBI triple by Cole Figueroa. Stephen Vogt, Jesus Feliciano and 2012-06-02T07:55:33.866-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/06/score-and-highlights-from-61.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/39GDx8e8_PQ/four-stone-crabs-named-to-all-star.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:05:59 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2603061183371189832 The 2012 Florida State League All-Star lineups were announced today and four Stone Crabs will be representing the South Division this season. Derek Dietrich, Mikie Mahtook, Chris Rearick and CJ Riefenhauser were named to the team. Dietrich is hitting .262 with 12 doubles, 6 triples, 5 home runs and 25 RBI's in 49 games this season for the Stone Crabs. He is third in the league in extra base 2012-06-01T17:05:59.283-04:002http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/06/four-stone-crabs-named-to-all-star.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/GgZIIKBn69Q/scores-and-highlights-from-531.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:56:05 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-8252258428598103775Indianapolis Indians 4, Durham Bulls 0  The Bulls dropped the series against the Indians following a 4-0 loss on Thursday night. The game was delayed over two hours before the first pitch was thrown. The Bulls managed just four hits in the game and six baserunners overall. Matt Torra suffered the loss for the Bulls. Montgomery Biscuits 7, Mississippi Braves 3 (Game One) The Biscuits took 2012-06-01T04:56:05.348-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/06/scores-and-highlights-from-531.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/K1WVMxO5dEE/scores-and-highlights-from-530.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 31 May 2012 01:52:59 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7872052385070319227Durham Bulls 5, Indianapolis Indians 4 (10 innings)  A huge hit by Jeff Salazar in the top of the tenth helped the Bulls squeeze out an extra inning win over the Indians. The Indians jumped out to a four run lead in the first inning. The Bulls were held off the scoreboard until the sixth when they produced a four run inning of their own to tie the game. The big inning was highlighted by a two 2012-05-31T04:52:59.992-04:007http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-530.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/eRszpIGTYPQ/minor-moves-acosta.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 30 May 2012 17:36:49 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2649002947449336976 Catcher Mayo Acosta was sent to the Montgomery Biscuits from the Durham Bulls. The move was a result of Stephen Vogt being optioned from the Rays yesterday. Acosta is hitting .258 with 8 doubles, 4 home runs and 17 RBI's in 31 games split between Charlotte and Durham this season. Acosta is in his sixth season with the Rays organization after being signed as a non-drafted free agent in 2006.2012-05-30T20:36:49.875-04:007http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/minor-moves-acosta.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Pjbuthu40Ng/scores-and-highlights-from-529.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 30 May 2012 02:44:01 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7524888687280757011Indianapolis Indians 3, Durham Bulls 1 The Bulls could not overcome an early deficit as they fell to the Indians for the second straight night. The Bulls outhit the Indians but failed to turn those hits into runs as they were 0 for 9 with runners in scoring positions. The lone run for the Bulls came on a solo homer by Jeff Salazar in the fifth inning. Reid Brignac was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles to2012-05-30T05:44:01.459-04:007http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-529.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/d079Dm4x-fY/scores-and-highlights-from-528.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 29 May 2012 01:55:28 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3201108650244567261Indianapolis Indians 7, Durham Bulls 4  The Bulls rallied back from an early deficit to take the lead with a four run third inning. But they couldn't hold on to the lead as they fell to the Indians 7-4 on Monday evening. Leslie Anderson was a perfect 4 for 4 at the plate with a double and an RBI. Henry Wrigley had a double and 3 RBI's. Jesus Feliciano was 2 for 4. Jim Paduch suffered the loss2012-05-29T04:55:28.932-04:006http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-528.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/-nWfCVIgt-8/minor-league-breakdown-pitching_29.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 29 May 2012 01:35:05 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1436722358411248538Overall state of the farm The positive trend of the last weeks couldn't be continued by the minor league affiliates in the last week. Combined, the full-season ball affiliates had a record of only 9 wins opposing 14 losses. Especially the Stone Crabs with 5 consecutive losses haven't helped their playoff chances last week. Sad stat of the day: Since this week, the Durham Bulls are LAST in 2012-05-29T04:35:05.887-04:005http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/minor-league-breakdown-pitching_29.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Md5e8rvYiCI/scores-and-highlights-from-527.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 28 May 2012 05:39:44 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7919666468119413422Durham Bulls 3, Norfolk Tides 1 (10 innings)  The Bulls won their fourth straight road game with a 3-1 extra innings win over the Tides. Both clubs dueled through six scoreless innings before the Tides reached the scoreboard in the bottom of the seventh. The Bulls answered with a run of their own in the top of the eighth to tie the game and force extra innings. The Bulls capitalized on an 2012-05-28T08:39:44.077-04:005http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-527.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/dXr7Fcl1wtc/future-considerations-podcast-episode_27.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 27 May 2012 09:04:58 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-8428758186143136379 Matt Garrioch (@mattgarrioch) of Minor League Ball and MLB Prospect Guide join Scott and Kevin to break down this year's draft. Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com Music is from Isle of Q mp3 Download (26.1 MB; 0h28m36s) RSS Feed iTunes Feed - If you subscribe through iTunes, please rate and review! (This episode will not show up in the preview link right away, but if you 2012-05-27T12:04:58.654-04:003http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/future-considerations-podcast-episode_27.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/NbZR-pWIe6g/rays-organizational-needs.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 24 May 2012 09:52:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-928745346469409001Unlike last year, when the Rays had 12 picks within the first two rounds, this year's draft provides them with less opportunities to acquire elite talent. The Rays have one pick per round (the 25th) and no supplemental picks in 2012. Nevertheless, there are some organizational needs that can be filled by drafting and developing the right players. I'm going to take a short look at the 2012-05-24T12:52:12.041-04:0017http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/rays-organizational-needs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Kb5yBJLWKdo/minor-league-breakdown-hitting_22.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 22 May 2012 04:35:42 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5630205962702514782Overall state of the farm The third minor league hitting prospects breakdown is up and recently things have been looking well in the minors. The four full-season ball teams have gone a combined 15:8 over the last 6 and 30:19 over the last 13 days. Especially the strong pitching over the last 6 days can be credited for this excellent spurt. The overall ERA decreased from a weak 4.37 to a better (2012-05-22T07:35:42.374-04:0021http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/minor-league-breakdown-hitting_22.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/pLFA-JGv6kk/future-considerations-podcast-episode_20.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 20 May 2012 10:08:44 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2090459130036686877Scott and Kevin take a look at Josh Sale's superhot start with Bowling Green, analyze some candidates in line for a midseason promotion, and break down Matt Moore's early struggles. Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com Music is from Isle of Q mp3 Download (27.1 MB; 0h29m38s) RSS Feed iTunes Feed - If you subscribe through iTunes, please rate and review! (This episode will 2012-05-20T13:08:44.358-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/future-considerations-podcast-episode_20.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/imngLGnoJ_I/rays-all-dl-team.htmlDurham BullsTampa Bay RaysMontgomery BiscuitsCharlotte Stone CrabsBowling Green Hot Rodskevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 18 May 2012 17:26:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-4354348152714963582The Rays and their four full-season affiliates now have 25 players on the DL, rehab assignment, or restricted list. That's an entire team roster. For fun I thought I'd see what that team would look like. Catchers: Robinson Chirinos Jose Lobaton Nevin Ashley Luke Bailey 1B: Brandon Allen 2B: Isaias Velasquez (a reach, he hasn't played there since 2009) SS: Tim Beckham 3B: Evan Longoria LF: 2012-05-18T20:26:18.955-04:0013http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/rays-all-dl-team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/4uFrJXhI58o/scores-and-highlights-from-516.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 17 May 2012 01:59:03 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2465670679004046747Pawtucket Red Sox 5, Durham Bulls 4  The Bulls suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of the Red Sox on Wednesday night. The Bulls came out swinging, taking an early lead. But they were unable to hold onto the lead as the fell for the second straight night to the Red Sox. Leslie Anderson was 3 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored. Hideki Matsui got his first hit as a Bull, going 2 for 4 with a 2012-05-17T04:59:03.948-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-516.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Dprh5039ToI/minor-moves-garko-hudson-lobaton.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 16 May 2012 17:54:04 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7056974666406013666The Bulls outfielder Kyle Hudson was traded to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (Philadelphia Phillies) for outfielder Rich Thompson. Thompson was the sixth round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2000 draft. He spent his ten year career spent between the Blue Jays, Pirates, Royals, Diamondbacks and Phillies organizations. Much of his career was spent in the minor leagues with six MLB 2012-05-16T20:54:04.190-04:0018http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/minor-moves-garko-hudson-lobaton.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/jqKVA3iJdGM/minor-league-breakdown-pitching.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 16 May 2012 09:31:51 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7687535962518804350Overall state of the farm The Rays minor league teams have had a pretty good week overall. 15 wins and 11 losses make up for a 57.7 winning percentage. Especially the Stone Crabs have been on a tear as of late. Their team OPS improved by nearly 5 points (from .644 to .692) from the 29th of April to yesterday. Looking at the pitching, we can see that Montgomery and Port Charlotte (while still 2012-05-16T12:31:51.342-04:003http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/minor-league-breakdown-pitching.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/SOX0GjMrCiI/scores-and-highlights-from-515.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 16 May 2012 01:51:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1209271322791051851Pawtucket Red Sox 8, Durham Bulls 2 The Bulls struggled to find runs as they dropped the series opener to the Red Sox 8-2. Both of Durham's runs came in the fourth inning via two solo home runs. Matt Mangini was first to go deep later followed by Leslie Anderson. Matt Torra was charged with the loss for the Bulls. Hideki Matsui went 0 for 4 in hit Bulls debut. Jacksonville Suns 5, 2012-05-16T04:51:18.095-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-515.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/RiI5AqsNl48/scores-and-highlights-from-514.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 15 May 2012 01:53:49 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-964852454968857464Durham Bulls 1, Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees 0 The Bulls took the series against the Yankees by winning the finale 1-0 on Monday. Both clubs dueled through six scoreless innings before Juan Miranda homered for the game's only run. Alex Cobb threw five scoreless frames to start but left with a no decision. Jhonny Nunez was the winner and Dane De La Rosa picked up the save. Montgomery 2012-05-15T04:53:49.792-04:009http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-514.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/JsoOcFvhnXc/minor-moves-acosta-torres-segovia-vogt.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 14 May 2012 17:39:28 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1341654266305056956Bulls catcher Stephen Vogt was recalled by the Rays today resulting in a shift at the catcher position system wide. Here are the resulting moves: Mayo Acosta was promoted to the Durham Bulls  Alejandro Torres was promoted to the Charlotte Stone Crabs  Alejandro Segovia was activated from the Bowling Green Hot Rods inactive list  Stephen Vogt was recalled by the Tampa Bay Rays  Acosta was 2012-05-14T20:39:28.458-04:007http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/minor-moves-acosta-torres-segovia-vogt.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Dp2dzkVDN88/archer-buschmann-earn-pitcher-of-week.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 14 May 2012 17:26:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-4907602099561671363The Rays farm system notched the pitcher of the week award in two of the four affiliates for the week ending May 13. Chris Archer was named the Pitcher of the Week for the International League while Matt Buschmann received the honor in the Southern League. Archer was 2-0 for the Bulls during the week. He started out the week with a six inning gem on Tuesday to put an end to his recent string 2012-05-14T20:26:48.246-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/archer-buschmann-earn-pitcher-of-week.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/72xJ1QGgmn0/scores-and-highlights-from-513.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 14 May 2012 01:40:58 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-4965763148655063773Durham Bulls 3, Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees 1 The Bulls bounced back with a Mothers Day win over the Yankees. The game was tied 1-1 heading into the seventh when the Bulls put together back to back one run innings to earn the win. Shawn O’Malley was 3 for 5 with an RBI. Kyle Hudson was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Stephen Vogt was 2 for 4 with a triple and an RBI. Matt Mangini was also 2 2012-05-14T04:40:58.144-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-513.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/TgwHJNn7efI/scores-and-highlights-from-512.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 13 May 2012 04:34:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2669812524963706952Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 3, Durham Bulls 2 (10 innings) The Bulls and Yankees battled through extra innings for the second night in a row but this time it was the Bulls that found themselves down by one when it was all said and done. Both clubs exchanged two run innings in the early going and the 2-2 tie held through the end of nine. But it was in the tenth when the Yankees pushed across 2012-05-13T07:34:08.079-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-512.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/3_zjy3RoIns/news-from-past-couple-days.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 12 May 2012 05:43:45 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-6542171597320979316Here are a few of the Rays MiLB roster moves and headlines that have broken over the past couple of days. Cole Figueroa and Felipe Rivero were the Rays Minor League Players of the Month for April 2012. Henry Wrigley promoted to Durham (5/11). Ty Morrison promoted to Montgomery (5/11). Brandon Guyer promoted to Tampa Bay (5/10). 2012-05-12T08:43:45.601-04:009http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/news-from-past-couple-days.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/L5lC2haxiSQ/scores-and-highlights-from-511.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 12 May 2012 05:40:33 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5022166127811969746Durham Bulls 8, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 7 (10 innings) The Bulls squeaked by with an 8-7 win over the Yankees in an extra innings thriller on Friday night. Both clubs combined for 25 hits on the night and each posting a five run inning. But when it was all over, it was the one run tenth that made the difference. Craig Albernaz was 3 for 4 with a run scored. Reid Brignac had a three run 2012-05-12T08:40:33.429-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/05/scores-and-highlights-from-511.htmlRaysProspects 2011Kevin GenglernonadultFuture Considerations: The RaysProspects Podcast