Like I promised, here is Keith Law’s top 100 prospects. A whopping 6 Rays made his top 100 list, compared to only four from the AOL Fanhouse list. Desmond Jennings is the only in the top 10 at 6. Wade Davis is at 15, Jeremy Hellickson is at 17 and Tim Beckham at 29 to [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Mayo’s Top 50 Prospects
Posted: 28th January 2010 by Devon Rogers in Offseason PreviewTags: Beckham, Davis, DJ, Hellickson
MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo came out with his top 50 prospects list. His list looks a lot different from MLB Fanhouse’s list I published the other day. The Rays had four prospects in the top 50. Desmond Jennings is ranked at #6, Wade Davis at 13, Jeremy Hellickson at 20 and Tim Beckham at 24. I think [...]
The Aftermath of Bellati’s Crash
Posted: 27th January 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Rays NewsTags: Andrew Bellati
The San Diego News Network has a follow-up story posted about the fatal auto accident involving Rays pitching prospect Andrew Bellati. SDNN spoke with Bellati’s agent, Jonathon Weisz, who shared the following: “He’s devastated. His parents are devastated. I was with his parents [Monday]and to see his mother and father, they’re devastated because [...]
Rays Prospects Get More Love
Posted: 26th January 2010 by Devon Rogers in Offseason PreviewTags: Beckham, Davis, Hellickson, Jennings
MLB Fanhouse ranked their top 100 MLB prospects yesterday. The Rays prospects are getting more love in these lists as spring training goes forward. Three Rays made the top 25, with two in the top ten. Desmond Jennings was ranked at 3, Jeremy Hellickson was at 10, and Wade Davis was at 17. Tim Beckham, the only [...]
Just Blogging Around – Cafardo Talks, Bloggers Listen
Posted: 25th January 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Carl Crawford, carlos peña, Desmond Jennings
As I mentioned yesterday, the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo suggested that the Rays might trade Carlos Pena and/or Carl Crawford. He lazily reasoned that the Rays can’t afford the players and, therefore, will be forced to trade them. I contend that it’s not uncommon for teams of all economic means to at least consider dealing [...]
The Sunday Papers – Financial Gloom, Zim and Andrew Bellati
Posted: 24th January 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in The Sunday PapersTags: Andrew Bellati, Carl Crawford, carlos peña
To open, here’s this from the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo: “The feeling is that if the Rays’ financial picture gets any gloomier, (Carl) Crawford will be trade bait by the trading deadline or even earlier. In fact, both he and Carlos Pena could have new addresses at some point in the season.” This isn’t [...]
New Bullpen Option
Posted: 20th January 2010 by Devon Rogers in Hot StoveTags: Abreu, Calero, Pirates, Thayer
The Rays may have a new bullpen option who just became available. The Pirates designated Steven Jackson for assignment yesterday, according to MLB.com’s Jenifer Langosch. He is a very intriguing bullpen guy. He is only 27. Last year, in his rookie season, he posted a great 3.14 ERA in 43 innings. Hitters hit .236 off of [...]
Jim Thome? I Prefer Miguel Tejada
Posted: 17th January 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Hot StoveTags: Jim Thome, Miguel Tejada
It’s out there. The Rays are interested in Jim Thome. The left-handed platoon for Pat Burrell at DH. For as good as Thome might be for the clubhouse, I’m not buying it. Give me Miguel Tejada anyday. The second base situation for the Rays is unsettled. Why not consider Tejada there? Of course, he’s [...]
The Sunday Papers – Gross Misrepresentation of Talent
Posted: 17th January 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in The Sunday PapersTags: Matt Joyce, Miguel Tejada, rocco baldelli
Words I never thought I’d read. Anywhere. The loss of the Gabe (Gross, that is) has dimished (sic) the Rays’ depth greatly. Well, that’s the opinion of Robert Cox on Fanhuddle.com. At that level of importance, it’s hard to believe that the other Gabe hasn’t been snatched up by any of the other 29 teams in [...]
Just Blogging Around – Rays Drawing Some Attention
Posted: 15th January 2010 by Michael Emdeyar in Just Blogging AroundTags: Desmond Jennings, Jeremy Hellickson
Talk of New York (T.O.N.Y) Sports tabs Desmond Jennings as its AL Rookie of the Year candidate. While that would be great, I’m not sure where Jennings gets the playing time, at least initially. The prediction is a good one. But, it might be a year premature. *** Sportsnewsnetwork.org has the Rays as the fourth best [...]