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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 (Doug)Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:09:22 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com4219125RaysProspects 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/~3/7YN5Mf1AVxs/the-end-of-line.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:04:33 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1544317610061894424When the World Series ends, that was typically our cue to begin the heavy legwork here on the site - ranking prospects, debating tools, wondering what publication X was thinking. But not this off-season. Instead, we've decided to cease further updates. RaysProspects has come to an end. You've surely noticed the decline in posting frequency over the last year or so. With that in mind, we 2012-10-31T12:04:33.898-04:0017http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/the-end-of-line.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/Zh55-L9U-xQ/winter-league-update-from-1025.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:14:50 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-6585192991991836523Arizona Fall League Salt River Rafters 6, Phoenix Desert Dogs 3  Kevin Kiermaier was 1 for 2 with 2 walks. Hak-Ju Lee was 2 for 5. Lenny Linsky allowed 1 unearned run on a hit and 2 walks while striking out 1 in 1 2/3 innings. Chris Rearick allowed 1 run on 2 hits with 2 strikeouts and a walk in 1 2/3 innings. Venezuelan Winter League Tiburones de La Guaira 6, Leones del Caracas 4  Henry 2012-10-26T05:14:50.475-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-update-from-1025.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/TKvNlXsAWr4/winter-league-update-from-1024.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:34:29 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-4188991507285251106Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 15, Surprise Saguaros 1  Tim Beckham was 4 for 5 with a double, triple, 4 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. Richie Shaffer was 1 for 5 with a walk, RBI and a run scored. Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Venezuelan Winter League Aguilas del Zulia 8, Cardenales de Lara 7 Ryan Reid earned his third save with a scoreless frame, allowing one hit 2012-10-25T05:34:29.239-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-update-from-1024.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/ypxh43r-tgE/winter-league-recap-from-1023.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:09:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2794925920394324048Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 7, Mesa Solar Sox 7 (10 innings) Kevin Kiermaier was 1 for 4 with a walk, RBI and a run scored. CJ Riefenhauser pitched 2 scoreless innings with a hit and a strikeout.  Kirby Yates gave up a solo home run and had 2 strikeouts in 1 inning pitched. Venezuelan Winter League Aguilas del Zulia 8, Leones del Caracas 5  Ryan Reid pitched a perfect frame for 2012-10-24T05:09:55.661-04:004http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1023.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/msQWhTKWMlw/winter-league-recap-from-1022.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:06:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5390693406739763923Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 5, Scottsdale Scorpions 1  Tim Beckham was 1 for 4 with a triple and a run scored Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for 4 with a walk, stolen base and a run scored2012-10-23T05:06:55.054-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1022.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/BAfUhP1_ikU/winter-league-recap-from-1021.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 22 Oct 2012 02:08:41 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-8005216976306971456Venezuelan Winter League  Aguilas de Zulia 2, Cardenales de Lara 1   Alex Torres picked up the win, allowing 1 run on 3 hits with 7 strikeouts and a walk in 6 innings pitched.  Dominican Winter League Tigres del Licey 3, Aguilas Cibaenas 2  Omar Luna was 1 for 3 with a walk and a run scored.2012-10-22T05:08:41.764-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1021.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/VB9HtbUr39M/future-considerations-podcast-episode_21.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:37:53 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3528433519498680618 Scott and Kevin continue their off-season positional rundown with second base prospects, run through the Rays who appeared on BaseballAmerica's off-season league top 20 prospects lists, talked about their review of the DRaysBay Community Prospect list from last off-season, and finished up with some majors talk. Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com Music is from Isle of Q 2012-10-21T13:37:53.350-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/future-considerations-podcast-episode_21.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/HbnbUGQohvc/winter-league-recap-from-1020.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:06:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1255878028732068983Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 12, Peoria Javelinas 11  Tim Beckham was 2 for 4 with a home run, 3 RBI’s and a run scored. Kevin Kiermaier was 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for with a triple, RBI and a run scored. Lenny Linskey allowed 6 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits with a strikeout and a walk in 2 innings. Chris Rearick pitched 2 no-hit innings with a 2012-10-21T10:06:55.610-04:002http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1020.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/U2gYXURzriE/winter-league-recap-from-1019.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:52:49 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-9114027306771152974Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 10, Mesa Solar Sox 6 CJ Riefenhauser allowed 1 unearned run on 2 hits with a strikeout in 1 2/3 innings. Kirby Yates allowed a solo home run with 3 strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings. Venezuelan Winter League Leones del Caracas 11, Tiburones de La Guaira 4  Henry Wrigley was 1 for 3 with a walk and 2 RBI’s.  Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas 72012-10-20T09:52:49.583-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1019.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/I5AC-UEY0eo/winter-league-recap-from-1018.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:14:26 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7092681137885899990Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 2, Surprise Saguaros 2 (10 innings) Tim Beckham was 1 for 5. Kevin Kiermaier was 1 for 4. Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for 3 with 2 walks. Venezuelan Winter League Leones del Caracas 5, Caribes de Anzoategui 3 Henry Wrigley was 2 for 3 with a double, home run and 2 RBI’s.2012-10-19T05:14:26.888-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1018.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/HccTK9ivc0o/winter-league-recap-from-1017.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:11:24 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1553769787097613222Arizona Fall League Surprise Saguaros 7, Phoenix Desert Dogs 3 Tim Beckham was 1 for 4. Kevin Kiermaier was 1 for 3 with a double, walk, 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for 3 with an RBI and 2 walks. Lenny Linsky pitched 2 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts and 2 hits. Chris Rearick pitched a no-hit frame with a walk. Richie Shaffer was 0 for 4. Venezuelan Winter League 2012-10-18T05:11:24.389-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1017.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/bArmeBRYLwQ/winter-recap-from-1016.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:16:37 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-1252886363526593283Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 3, Salt River Rafters 3 (11 innings)  Tim Beckham was 0 for 5. Kevin Kiermaier was 1 for 3 with a walk. Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for 5. CJ Riefenhauser pitched 1 2/3 no-hit innings with 2 strikeouts. Kirby Yates pitched a no-hit inning with a walk and a strikeout. Venezuelan Winter League  Leones del Caracas 5, Cardenales de Lara 3 Henry Wrigley was 0 for 4. 2012-10-17T05:16:37.017-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-recap-from-1016.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/PhS5oZ8LkhI/winter-league-recap-from-1014.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:17:36 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3916042203850348335Venezuelan Winter League Leones del Caracas 7, Tigres de Aragua 4  Henry Wrigley was 2 for 4 with a run scored. Navegantes del Magallanes 3, Tiburones de La Guaira 2 Robinson Chirinos was 1 for 1 with 2 walks. Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas 9, Gigantes del Cibao 5 Omar Luna was 2 for 4 with a double, RBI and a run scored. Tigres del Licey 7, Leones del Escogido 6 Braulio Lara2012-10-15T05:17:36.663-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1014.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/wTxwMEYA3TU/winter-league-recap-from-1013.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:32:16 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-6525343960625975879Arizona Fall League Mesa Solar Sox 8, Phoenix Desert Dogs 3 Tim Beckham was 0 for 5. Kevin Kiermaier was 3 for 4 with a double and a stolen base. Hak-Ju Lee was 0 for 4. Chris Rearick pitched a no-hit inning with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. Venezuelan Winter League Tigres de Aragua 4, Leones del Caracas 2  Henry Wrigley was 1 for 4.  Aguilas de Zulia 9, Navegantes del Magallanes 1 Ryan Reid 2012-10-14T08:32:16.141-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1013.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/eksnbiQREHE/winter-league-recap-from-1012.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:43:04 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-858727288045237554Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 13, Peoria Javelinas 3 Kevin Kiermaier was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 runs scored. Lenny Linsky allowed 1 run on 3 hits with a walk in an inning pitched. CJ Riefenhauser pitched 2 no-hit innings with a strikeout. Richie Shaffer was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored. Kirby Yates allowed a run on 2 hits with a walk in an inning pitched. Venezuelan 2012-10-13T07:43:04.208-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1012.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/5k2FuO8Gec4/winter-league-recap-from-1011.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:24:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2982665292052100553Arizona Fall League Peoria Javelinas 6, Phoenix Desert Dogs 0  Tim Beckham was 1 for 4 Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for 3 with a walk. Venezuelan Winter League Aguilas del Zulia 10, Tigres de Aragua 3  Alex Torres pitched 3 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts and a hit.  Caribes de Anzoategui 1, Leones del Caracas 0  Henry Wrigley was 0 for 4.2012-10-12T05:24:18.595-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-from-1011.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/uaxl9BG0GFM/winter-league-update-from-1010.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:40:54 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7974032058544867194Arizona Fall League Scottsdale Scorpions 6, Phoenix Desert Dogs 5 Tim Beckham was 0 for 4 with an RBI, 2 walks and a run scored. Kevin Kiermaier was 1 for 4 with a double, walk, 2 runs scored and 3 stolen bases. Chris Rearick allowed an unearned run in 1 1/3 innings with a hit and 2 strikeouts to suffer the loss. Richie Shaffer was 2 for 4 with a walk. Kiby Yates pitched a no-hit frame with 2 2012-10-11T05:40:54.611-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-update-from-1010.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/efCHZzA7Fpg/winter-league-recap-for-109.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:57:41 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-111383761110922688Arizona Fall League Phoenix Desert Dogs 4, Scottsdale Scorpions 3 Hak-Ju Lee was 1 for 4 with a run scored. Lenny Linsky allowed 2 runs on 2 hits with a walk in 2/3 inning. CJ Riefenhauser pitched 1/3 scoreless inning with a hit, strikeout and a walk.2012-10-10T13:57:41.061-04:003http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/winter-league-recap-for-109.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/ozIA0twmcU4/future-considerations-podcast-episode.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:24:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-2446905277963593504This week, Scott and Kevin preview the Rays prospects heading out to the desert for the Arizona Fall League, give their thoughts on the Rays falling short of the playoffs, then discuss the playoffs and awards races. Questions or comments? E-mail podcast@raysprospects.com Music is from Isle of Q mp3 Download (45.9 MB; 0h50m14s) RSS Feed iTunes Feed - If you subscribe through iTunes, please 2012-10-07T14:24:52.413-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/future-considerations-podcast-episode.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/XL_e85BB7rg/2012-year-in-review-durham-bulls.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:00:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3966501011888442307This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Durham Bulls. ERA 1. Kyle Farnsworth (0.00) 1. Jimmy Patterson (0.00) 3. Adam Liberatore (1.29) 4. Frank De Los Santos (2.18) 5. Dane De La Rosa (2.79) Wins 1. Matt Torra (12, tied fourth in INT) 2. Lance 2012-10-06T04:00:12.717-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/2012-year-in-review-durham-bulls.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/IWiLZuPeNfI/2012-year-in-review-montgomery-biscuits.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:00:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3662164179829960520This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Montgomery Biscuits. ERA 1. Zach Quate (0.00) 2. Frank De Los Santos (2.06) 3. Kirby Yates (2.65) 4. Jimmy Patterson (2.70) 5. Shane Dyer (2.85) Wins 1. Alex Colome (8, tied tenth in SOU) 1. Merrill Kelly (8, tied2012-10-05T04:00:12.785-04:000http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/2012-year-in-review-montgomery-biscuits.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/oKlVh-PPJKE/2012-year-in-review-charlotte-stone.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:00:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-654029825539679019This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Charlotte Stone Crabs. ERA 1. Zach Butler (0.00) 2. Matt Nevarez (0.57) 3. Chris Rearick (1.79) 4. Kyle Farnsworth (2.25) 5. Jimmy Patterson (2.82) Wins 1. Jimmy Patterson (8) 2. CJ Riefenhauser (7) 3. Braulio 2012-10-04T04:00:08.786-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/2012-year-in-review-charlotte-stone.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/CZ2H5MD5od4/2012-year-in-review-bowling-green-hot.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:00:04 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7116965410112368248 This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Bowling Green Hot Rods. ERA 1. Nick Sawyer (0.00) 2. Roberto Gomez (2.48, second in MID) 3. Jacob Partridge (2.51) 4. Jason McEachern (2.80) 5. Andrew Bellatti (2.97) Wins 1. Ryan Carpenter (11, tied fourth in 2012-10-03T04:00:04.193-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/2012-year-in-review-bowling-green-hot.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/EQVkheD_pjk/2012-year-in-review-hudson-valley.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:00:02 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7339874019886554314 This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Hudson Valley Renegades. ERA 1. Alex Moshier (0.00) 2. Taylor Guerrieri (1.04) 3. Jose Molina (1.41) 4. Jeff Ames (1.96, third in NYP) 5. Ryan Garton (2.00) Wins 1. Eduar Quinonez (7, tied third in NYP) 2. Jeff 2012-10-02T04:00:02.504-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/2012-year-in-review-hudson-valley.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/raysprospects/3611/~3/8LEsUUm31WE/2012-year-in-review-princeton-rays.htmlkevin@raysprospects.com (Kevin Gengler)Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:00:09 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-5988360975112864024This week we will continue our look back at the 2012 season by taking a look at the pitching leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the pitching stats of the Princeton Rays. ERA 1. Nick Sawyer (0.37) 2. Blake Snell (2.09) 3. Zach Butler (2.20) 4. Kevin Brant (2.25) 5. Alex Keudell (2.28) Wins 1. Blake Snell (5, tied third in APP) 2. Randy Davis (4) 2. Bruedlin Suero (2012-10-01T04:00:09.234-04:001http://www.raysprospects.com/2012/10/2012-year-in-review-princeton-rays.htmlRaysProspects 2011Kevin GenglernonadultFuture Considerations: The RaysProspects Podcast