tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post1080187714074136597..comments2024-03-19T07:08:38.888-04:00Comments on RaysProspects.com: Rays Sign Daniel MayoraDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-18901414751141935742011-01-24T18:31:07.322-05:002011-01-24T18:31:07.322-05:00The Rays contract with the City of St. Petersburg ...The Rays contract with the City of St. Petersburg runs through 2027. If they try to leave early it will end up in court and the judge will decide how much it would cost the Rays to leave, or even if they can. <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/new-stadium-for-rays-what-the-lease-has-to-say/1037488" rel="nofollow">Here is a good article</a> summarizing the situation from back in 2009.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-26109888202169600022011-01-21T14:03:55.467-05:002011-01-21T14:03:55.467-05:00I don't know where else to post this question,...I don't know where else to post this question, but, I'd like to know just how long is Tampa Bay obligated to play in the Tampa/St. Pete area. Obviously, it doesn't draw fans in that location. Perhaps one of the the reasons is because there are a lot of loyal Yankees and Red Sox fans who vacation there, and don't want to switch loyalties. Baseball fans who live in North Carolina, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-72211547596892377052011-01-21T08:53:14.911-05:002011-01-21T08:53:14.911-05:00Well maybe I do see why all the off season infield...Well maybe I do see why all the off season infield signings. Not one Ray prospect is on MILB's Top 10 prospect list of infiels position players for this year. That may be most telling of all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-83501948763550108922011-01-20T07:57:40.568-05:002011-01-20T07:57:40.568-05:00Had not heard of this Aussie before:
http://www.w...Had not heard of this Aussie before:<br /><br />http://www.wyndhamweekly.com.au/news/local/sport/baseball/george-a-ray-of-sunshine-in-big-deluge/2053084.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-35762667434754808512011-01-19T19:39:16.555-05:002011-01-19T19:39:16.555-05:00I agree with anonymous, Cast offs frm other teams ...I agree with anonymous, Cast offs frm other teams are replacing the people we drafted and seem to be high on. Are we really that weak in the infield????Renegades hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08395490326111867508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-44060932045807115332011-01-19T18:11:55.871-05:002011-01-19T18:11:55.871-05:00I keep seeing the Rays farm guys slipping out of t...I keep seeing the Rays farm guys slipping out of the lineups, and I'm just curious about something. If all these players who have recently been signed are that good, why were they released/not picked up by their former teams? Add Bortnick to the infield list also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-68433416611255953822011-01-19T17:31:22.412-05:002011-01-19T17:31:22.412-05:00Mayora broke his hand in early July:
Tulsa infiel...Mayora broke his hand <a href="http://www.insidetherockies.com/2010/07/10/weathers-moves-up-to-modesto/" rel="nofollow">in early July</a>:<br /><br />Tulsa infielder Daniel Mayora suffered a broken left hand Monday that ended his season. In 66 games, Mayora hit .286 with three homers and 30 RBI. After hitting .162 in April, Mayora hit .310 until he was injured and finished the season with a .356 Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-12156235181198318412011-01-19T17:26:03.397-05:002011-01-19T17:26:03.397-05:00Also Cody Cipriano, Its going to be a tough camp.Also Cody Cipriano, Its going to be a tough camp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-23698423432251864782011-01-19T17:24:22.871-05:002011-01-19T17:24:22.871-05:00What about Greg Sexton who is also a 3rd baseman!!...What about Greg Sexton who is also a 3rd baseman!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-73313372416668733852011-01-19T14:54:37.728-05:002011-01-19T14:54:37.728-05:00Don't forget Matt Sweeney is also likely to st...Don't forget Matt Sweeney is also likely to start in AA. <br /><br />Also, where would this leave Shawn O'Malley?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3419814829024229322011-01-19T14:23:57.339-05:002011-01-19T14:23:57.339-05:00He slipped my mind there, but he's probably in...He slipped my mind there, but he's probably in fact the frontrunner for the Durham SS gig. Olmedo and Mayora could duke it out for the 2B and utility roles, or Mayora could be back in AA, though with Wrigley at 3B, Beckham at SS, and Figueroa at 2B, there wouldn't be a starting spot for him there, unless Wrigley moves to 1B and Mike Sheridan isn't promoted.Kevin Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588190671695818827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-72880920064951000492011-01-19T14:15:53.814-05:002011-01-19T14:15:53.814-05:00Where does J J Furmaniak playWhere does J J Furmaniak playAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com