Friday, September 17, 2010

Arpy Nominations Now Open

Well, things are just about wound down on the minor-league season, so it's time to wrapping it all up. We'll review our pre-season predictions and pre-season top prospect lists, but first it's time to hand out the Arpy Awards (RaysProspects... RP... Arpy). This year we're turning over the nomination process to you guys, then we'll narrow it down to 5 or so finalists, and then announce a winner. This year's award categories are:

*Best Lead Actor, Pitching Division: Simply put, who had the best season by a Rays pitching prospect? This category is for pitchers who would be in the mix for top prospect discussion.

*Best Supporting Actor, Pitching Division: This is for best season by a pitcher who probably won't be in the discussion for top prospects. It's a tricky line, but I'll sort out who goes in which spot.

*Best Lead Actor, Hitting Division: The hitting version of the award for best season by a Rays prospect.

*Best Supporting Actor, Hitting Division: Same thing as for pitchers, but for guys who swing the bat.

*Best Team Season: Which Rays affiliate had the best year?

*Most Improved Stock: Who raised their prospect stock the most from a year ago to now?

*Best 2010 Debut: Which 2010 draftee had the best pro debut?

*Best Under-The-Radar Season: Which Rays prospect had the best season that no one seems to be noticing?

I'll post my nominations in the comments section, and encourage you to help out too!

8 comments:

  1. My nominations:
    Lead Actor, pitching:
    Jeremy Hellickson
    Matt Moore
    Alex Cobb

    Supporting Actor, pitching:
    Winston Abreu
    Richard De Los Santos
    Neil Schenk

    Lead Actor, hitting:
    Henry Wrigley
    Stephen Vogt
    Desmond Jennings

    Supporting Actor, hitting:
    Dan Johnson
    Elliot Johnson
    Kevin Kiermaier

    Best Team Season:
    Durham
    Charlotte
    GCL Rays

    Most Improved Stock:
    Alex Cobb
    Joe Cruz
    Ty Morrison

    Best 2010 Debut:
    Kevin Kiermaier
    Jake Thompson
    Ryan Brett

    Best Under-The-Radar Season:
    Alex Cobb
    Joe Cruz
    Tyler Bortnick

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  2. Rome's nominations:
    Lead Actor, pitching:
    Jeremy Hellickson
    Matt Moore
    Alexander Colome

    Supporting Actor, pitching:
    Joe Bateman
    Mike Elkstrom
    Dane De La Rosa
    Darin Downs

    Lead Actor, hitting:
    Tyler Bortnick
    Desmond Jennings
    Kevin Kiermaier

    Best Supporting Actor, Hitting:
    Dan Johnson
    Leslie Anderson
    Justin Ruggiano
    Chris Richard
    Roan Salas
    Nuham Hernandez

    Best Teams:
    Durham Bulls
    Charlotte Stone Crabs
    GCL Rays

    Most Improved Stock
    Jake McGee
    Henry Wrigley
    Omar Luna
    Alex Diaz

    Best 2010 Debut (Breakthrough Performer):
    Jake Thompson
    Kevin Kiermaier
    Ryan Brett
    Phillip Wunderlich
    Robby Price

    Best Under the Radar Season (The Kevin Beacon Award):
    Leslie Anderson
    Alex Cobb
    Nuham Hernandez
    Isaias Velasquez

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  3. The Rays posted their minor league awards for the 2010 season. Check out the Rays site.

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  4. Lead Actor, pitching:
    Alex Cobb
    Enny Romero

    Lead Actor, hitting:
    Leslie Anderson

    Best Supporting Actor, Hitting:
    Jose Ruiz
    Tim Beckham

    Best Under-The-Radar Season:
    Alex Cobb
    Leslie Anderson
    Enny Romero

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  5. Best Pitcher:
    Matt Moore
    Alex Cobb
    Jeremy Hellickson
    Zach Quate
    Neil Shenk
    Jake Thompson

    Best Hitter:
    Dan Johnson
    Henry Wrigley
    Stephen Vogt

    Best Season:
    Charlotte
    GCL
    Durham

    Most Improved
    Joe Cruz
    Tyler Bortnick

    Best Debut
    Jake Thompson

    Under the Radar
    Henry Wrigley
    Stephen Vogt

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  6. Lead Actor: Matt Moore, Alex Cobb, Jeremy Hellickson
    Best Supporter: Zack Quate, Shane Dyer
    Best Lead Actor:Wrigley, Jennings, Bailey (nice end of year), Bortnick
    Best Supporting: Both Johnsons
    Best Team Season: Charlotte
    Most Improved Stock: Alex Cobb, Wrigley, Thompson, Cruz.
    Best Debut: Brett
    Best Under the Radar: McGee easily

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  7. Under the Radar:
    Matt Spann and Brandon Henderson

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  8. Under the Radar: Shane Minks, Matt Spann, Brandon Henderson

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