tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post2689293546465917571..comments2024-03-29T07:20:04.087-04:00Comments on RaysProspects.com: Weekend Open ThreadDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-63903673697839219482011-02-02T14:51:38.962-05:002011-02-02T14:51:38.962-05:00A few thoughts:
- Like the idea of having a Weeke...A few thoughts:<br /><br />- Like the idea of having a Weekend Open Thread each weekend, this was fun.<br /><br />- Thanks FreeZo, I'd swear I looked at that and it had so many errors I didn't trust it going back into drafts 4-5 years back, but looking at it again it appears to be OK. I'll get to work on that.<br /><br />- Homein22, would love it if you could translate the article on Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-63413004335452636542011-02-01T22:44:25.467-05:002011-02-01T22:44:25.467-05:00There are some recent news about Lee Hak-Ju writte...There are some recent news about Lee Hak-Ju written Korean. It will be helpful for Ray's fan to understand new aqusition. If you want that, I will translated into English and send you by E-mail including his military service status.Homein22http://blog.naver.com/vvycls00.donoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-44981839405196910382011-02-01T21:01:35.963-05:002011-02-01T21:01:35.963-05:00Best example of UDFA success: Elliot Johnson who h...Best example of UDFA success: Elliot Johnson who has a great shot to crack OD 25 man. 18 years old undrafted out of HS in 2002.FreeZohttp://draysbay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-78391311300909710132011-02-01T19:44:49.592-05:002011-02-01T19:44:49.592-05:00Shane Minks was a NDFA this year and got 2 promoti...Shane Minks was a NDFA this year and got 2 promotions...ended the year here in Bowling Green.Robert Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-36213097770611481262011-02-01T19:15:34.478-05:002011-02-01T19:15:34.478-05:002005 UDFA Brian Baker, check out the draft class f...2005 UDFA Brian Baker, check out the draft class from that year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-83740792459283808832011-02-01T19:11:34.459-05:002011-02-01T19:11:34.459-05:00You're right- other Anonymous- like 2010's...You're right- other Anonymous- like 2010's Stephen Hiscock and Kyle Holloway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-47352332935681300252011-02-01T18:51:40.804-05:002011-02-01T18:51:40.804-05:00Don't forget undrafted senior signees!!Don't forget undrafted senior signees!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-12565644288667378912011-02-01T18:42:24.964-05:002011-02-01T18:42:24.964-05:00Doug, not sure if you saw my tweet but mlb.com'...Doug, not sure if you saw my tweet but mlb.com' sdraft history section offers what yr of school were at time of selection. Select that years tracker and filter by Rays. Good luck.FreeZohttp://draysbay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-77415741996502802912011-02-01T08:03:58.633-05:002011-02-01T08:03:58.633-05:00I like your idea of having, "Weekend Open Thr...I like your idea of having, "Weekend Open Thread." It gives us a chance to bring up any baseball topic. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-53240020993778521982011-01-31T19:29:14.017-05:002011-01-31T19:29:14.017-05:00Anon, great idea for a story. Just need a list of ...Anon, great idea for a story. Just need a list of Rays picks who were college seniors. My memory is good, but not that good, and I can't find a source for the players who would qualify. Sent out a tweet looking for help. If I can find the data I'll definitely write it up, thanks for the idea, I enjoy those types of stories too.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-61049792872247732062011-01-31T14:26:26.467-05:002011-01-31T14:26:26.467-05:00Thanks for the info and I agree, if we can get tha...Thanks for the info and I agree, if we can get that kind of production from out lower round guys we will have a very deep system for a while. Are there any senior sign guys that have shown out in recent years who might have a shot? (I'm a sucker for those kinds of stories).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-53086919644363959382011-01-30T18:02:40.409-05:002011-01-30T18:02:40.409-05:00Thanks FreeZo, always appreciate your support.
O...Thanks FreeZo, always appreciate your support. <br /><br />One other thing I added was feeds to additional sites in the Rays world at the bottom of each page. Just tap END to see all of them.<br /><br />I originally had four: DRaysBay, RaysIndex, DockOfTheRays, and TheProcessReport. <br /><br />I added 5 more: TheRayArea (per SteveSlow's rec, agree, good stuff, thanks Steve), WDBB (our friendDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-6227992933956330052011-01-30T15:50:39.908-05:002011-01-30T15:50:39.908-05:00A podcast would be great. I really hope you guys f...A podcast would be great. I really hope you guys follow through on the idea.FreeZohttp://draysbay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-55678415940308498322011-01-30T12:04:29.992-05:002011-01-30T12:04:29.992-05:00Forgot one other thing on the draft. One thing I d...Forgot one other thing on the draft. One thing I don't think you will see this year is overslot signings in rounds 5-10 like we did last year with Ian Kendall (5th), Jesse Hahn (6th) and Jake DePew (9th). Those 3 picks alone cost $1,235,000 when their total slot was around $400,000. I don't think there will be money for that this year.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-77463960975031585282011-01-30T11:56:00.967-05:002011-01-30T11:56:00.967-05:00Daniel, nice to see you around. And yes, you figur...Daniel, nice to see you around. And yes, you figured us out, we'll do it even if no one listens just because we enjoy it. We would have done it years ago but our schedules didn't match up, and they will soon. I just see so many possible uses for podcasts. The nice thing is even if you can't listen during the day (at work), you listen once you get home or over the weekend. Past Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-80227312910093382572011-01-30T11:45:53.160-05:002011-01-30T11:45:53.160-05:00Michael, that's the way I understand their bud...Michael, that's the way I understand their budget too. Good comment as always.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-69148080528665084062011-01-30T11:44:51.302-05:002011-01-30T11:44:51.302-05:00Frank, glad you enjoy the site! The draft is going...Frank, glad you enjoy the site! The draft is going to cost more than most years due to the number of picks, but it's not that much. First, we don't have any top 5 picks which cost several million, like a David Price. We might have 2 picks who get a million dollar bonus (assuming we stick to slot), and of those supplemental 1st rounders should have slots in the $500,000-800,000 range. Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-42023473007108757332011-01-30T11:28:56.520-05:002011-01-30T11:28:56.520-05:00Anon, good question. The first one who comes to mi...Anon, good question. The first one who comes to mind is Kevin Kiermaier, our 31st round pick in 2010. As a 20 year-old at Princeton he hit .303/.380/.431 with 7 triples and 17 SBs in 218 ABs. Defensively he's able to play CF, he played half his games there and the other half in RF. He was our best junior college pick in the draft.<br /><br />From the 2009 draft, LHSP Zach Rosscup (28th round)Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-64941994118822074082011-01-30T07:44:30.803-05:002011-01-30T07:44:30.803-05:00I would listen to any podcast you guys might come ...I would listen to any podcast you guys might come up with. A good reason for doing it imho is just because you like doing it regardless of how many may be actually listening.Daniel Bortnicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-71225145120409033032011-01-29T21:29:25.131-05:002011-01-29T21:29:25.131-05:00Frank, I beleive I can answer your question.
Rece...Frank, I beleive I can answer your question.<br /><br />Recently, Friedman said that money would not be much of a factor in the draft, and that they have been saving up money for this draft the past few years. This makes sense, since Friedman confirmed that their are two seperate budgets for the payroll and the draft. I will try and see if I can find his comment, and I will show it to you if I Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269534252986753797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-90540263087849185202011-01-29T19:42:10.224-05:002011-01-29T19:42:10.224-05:00Hi Doug,
My name is Frank. I am a fan of the ...Hi Doug,<br /> My name is Frank. I am a fan of the Rays and your web site. I would certainly enjoy your podcast.<br /> The question that runs through my mind this off season concerns the RFO commitment to the draft. The stars are lined up for the Rays. With so many high picks, in a strong draft, created by a flawed compensation system surely in jeopardy, this team has the rare chance to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-24752666621190768822011-01-29T18:15:38.269-05:002011-01-29T18:15:38.269-05:00You write a lot about the high draft picks and big...You write a lot about the high draft picks and big money guys (rightfully so), but I was wondering...what does the other side of the coin look like? Who are the Rays' top prospects that don't get a lot of coverage (low draft picks, senior signs, etc)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com