tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post687459717812522528..comments2024-03-19T07:08:38.888-04:00Comments on RaysProspects.com: Thursday Links, Open ThreadDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-68797652632161411922011-07-15T22:56:58.911-04:002011-07-15T22:56:58.911-04:00No one hates the players, It couldnt be further fr...No one hates the players, It couldnt be further from the truth, We know the guys that are here are playing their hearts out. I also understand that it is an instructional/evaluation league. It just seems the organization as a whole seems to discount the Short Season A level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-58389029324538326112011-07-15T17:11:10.121-04:002011-07-15T17:11:10.121-04:00I agree high prospects are not assigned there. But...I agree high prospects are not assigned there. But maybe not you didn't slam players but there was a lot of complaints about the roster when it came out last month. I don't understand why players are assigned where there are assigned. It seems like the young top prospects go to princeton while the other guys go to HV. Maybe its because the young guys didnt play for a year before they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-30713070272385029452011-07-15T17:02:38.870-04:002011-07-15T17:02:38.870-04:00Anonymous 4:47- I think you are missing the point ...Anonymous 4:47- I think you are missing the point about the players assigned here, at the HV. I don't think anyone is "hating" the players who are here. Nor, do I think those who have written on this site are slamming the players. What we are slamming is the fact that high draft picks, for the most part, are not assigned to Hudson Valley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3690764142467108292011-07-15T16:47:42.737-04:002011-07-15T16:47:42.737-04:00Well I do believe I was there a little over a week...Well I do believe I was there a little over a week ago and they had the "record" crowd. So that is hard for me to believe they have trouble filling the stands. I also, went to the game when they played against staten island (and they might be the ones who need help filling the stands) I could literally sit wherever I wanted. And what makes the whole situation even funnier is the only Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-18138076807237894322011-07-15T16:14:43.991-04:002011-07-15T16:14:43.991-04:00If you notice the last two times the PDC's cam...If you notice the last two times the PDC's came up, the Goldclang Group was very reluctant to stay with TB. No playoffs in over 10 years makes a team less profitabke than one who makes it year after year. The fans in HV are great( a season ticket holder myself) but the team front office has to jump through hoops to fill the stands. With Rockland an option now and the costs at the stadium Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-20358896015126517542011-07-15T14:00:08.370-04:002011-07-15T14:00:08.370-04:00Of course not, because remember everyone seems to ...Of course not, because remember everyone seems to think Hudson Valley is a joke with no talent and that the NYPL is weak.(Not referring to the bloggers just referring to comments)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-89170470457263034052011-07-15T13:48:22.104-04:002011-07-15T13:48:22.104-04:00If Malm can keep this up for the remainder of the ...If Malm can keep this up for the remainder of the year does he become a legit prospect again i the Rays system?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-16337640648261020882011-07-15T10:17:35.430-04:002011-07-15T10:17:35.430-04:00I saw HV over the weekend and they swept Lowell in...I saw HV over the weekend and they swept Lowell in front of crowds the size I used to see at the Trop in 2007. As far as the talent on the team, sure seems that they have some of the guys with bright futures, Malm, Olivares, Querecuto, Reginatto (who hasn't played since getting beaned on Monday) were all some of the better players in XST. Pitching is a little suspect IMO, but Sandberg seemsJim Pettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275289903017042804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-38709990839940442292011-07-15T09:49:56.162-04:002011-07-15T09:49:56.162-04:00What's the deal with Oscar Hernandez? I won&#...What's the deal with Oscar Hernandez? I won't pretend to be versed in the summer leagues, but do they ever promote mid-season to the States? He obviously is not being challenged in the VSL and it would be nice to see him in rookie ball.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-63402072112341842892011-07-15T09:47:39.054-04:002011-07-15T09:47:39.054-04:00When I think of minor league baseball, I always th...When I think of minor league baseball, I always think of some sort of crazy promotions. I'm sure someone more creative than me can think of some sort of play on words with this idea. <br /><br />Also, anyone else stoked to see Malm raking like he has? All I heard when he was drafted was about his bat and it's nice to see it coming alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-23208152854605837482011-07-15T01:52:21.087-04:002011-07-15T01:52:21.087-04:00Simply "Around the Minors"? I know ... n...Simply "Around the Minors"? I know ... not very creative, but still.BurGihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985140652976473929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-3600030032002273942011-07-15T00:38:08.308-04:002011-07-15T00:38:08.308-04:00Bright spot for HV Malm 2 more hits tonight.Bright spot for HV Malm 2 more hits tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-77482787161299944402011-07-14T23:24:35.481-04:002011-07-14T23:24:35.481-04:00I agree they are second in the division. What is t...I agree they are second in the division. What is the problem with that? Yea its not first, but the only team ahead is staten island (the yankees) Come on what yankee team isn't good. Yea you don't have Josh Sale, Brett, and Vettleson. But you do have kids that want to play ball and that are doing the best they can. They work hard and its not easy. Minor league ball players don't get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-33717391142158240192011-07-14T23:20:17.753-04:002011-07-14T23:20:17.753-04:00Look at HV's record every year---vicinity of ....Look at HV's record every year---vicinity of .500.... We would much prefer a playoff spot. (Haven't been in a playoff since 1999!) In order to be competitive in our league-especially with the Staten Island Yankees and Brooklyn Cyclone, mediocrity just doesnt cut it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-78440313457617235642011-07-14T23:09:16.738-04:002011-07-14T23:09:16.738-04:00Diamondtom-we've been trying to figure out why...Diamondtom-we've been trying to figure out why we seem to be overlooked, too. We, HV fans, are extremely loyal to our team, but we are starting to get a little frustrated by what's happening with the talent/lack of talent given us.I'm wondering how long it will take for the front office to tell Tampa Bay to take a hike and look elsewhere for a new team to support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-42855911908316871412011-07-14T23:04:55.161-04:002011-07-14T23:04:55.161-04:00HV is in 2nd place in the division. Dont know why ...HV is in 2nd place in the division. Dont know why people are saying theyre not winning?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-61177309149556246712011-07-14T16:44:19.949-04:002011-07-14T16:44:19.949-04:00Regarding Hudson Valley I don't understand why...Regarding Hudson Valley I don't understand why they don't get more of the higher draft picks. If the players are not ready for HV then start them out at Princeton or the GCL and move them up mid short season to HV. To completely skip over HV to B.G. is not good for the HV fans. They have great fan support in HV, their attendance is much better than B.G., that whole league has great fan diamondtomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-58028015223068502882011-07-14T16:39:45.668-04:002011-07-14T16:39:45.668-04:00Thanks! If you google "touch them all" t...Thanks! If you google "touch them all" the top result is a baseball blog by <a href="http://alyssa.mlblogs.com/" rel="nofollow">Alyssa Milano</a>. The jokes just write themselves. <br /><br />Maybe we need a different name...<br /><br />Lots of roster moves going on, Lobaton and McGee to Tampa, Jaso to DL. I'll update the depth chart this evening with all of the moves.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-89304357981097815972011-07-14T16:24:43.503-04:002011-07-14T16:24:43.503-04:00Yea I like trying to come up with name ideas for s...Yea I like trying to come up with name ideas for stuff like this. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-31769277015011910182011-07-14T16:09:36.582-04:002011-07-14T16:09:36.582-04:00I like Touch Them All, maybe Touch 'Em All Tim...I like Touch Them All, maybe Touch 'Em All Time?<br /><br />On the draft, haven't heard anything new. Only thing I've seen is Mahtook being named to all-star teams on an almost daily basis. I hoped once MLB let the one signing be announced at slot+20% ( Trevor Story? can't remember) things would get rolling, but not yet. <br /><br />Since they drafted Carpenter before you would *Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-74392128746589502722011-07-14T15:58:43.997-04:002011-07-14T15:58:43.997-04:00Not to mention HV has had there 2 better outfielde...Not to mention HV has had there 2 better outfielders for a few weeks now. <br /><br /><br />Sorry that was suppose to say "hasn't" not hasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-41787436890637246482011-07-14T15:57:26.898-04:002011-07-14T15:57:26.898-04:00I think some of these kids in HV are having a good...I think some of these kids in HV are having a good year, but they get overlooked because the team as a whole isn't produucing. Not to mention HV has had there 2 better outfielders for a few weeks now. Kes Carter is still out and Craige Lyerly is just now working back in after a sprain ankle. Lyerly's avg doesn't look to be all that great yet. But before lyerly's injury he was the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-77561024635760464352011-07-14T15:54:09.794-04:002011-07-14T15:54:09.794-04:00I agree with that. Any surprises with HV's ros...I agree with that. Any surprises with HV's roster yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-15919823377227559952011-07-14T15:50:53.793-04:002011-07-14T15:50:53.793-04:00I think that one of the things we've noticed i...I think that one of the things we've noticed in the Hudson Valley, is that TB is drafting so many high schoolers-then they are sent to Princeton-then the better ones pretty much jump over HV and go to Bowling Green, and the rest come to us. Many of the high college picks don't sign right away, and therefore, HV loses out. Just look at Princeton's roster and look at the draft picks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-29410082940058467752011-07-14T15:49:15.369-04:002011-07-14T15:49:15.369-04:00The Hudson Valley roster has been suiffering for y...The Hudson Valley roster has been suiffering for years. The best talent from Princeton skips the Valley and goes to BG. The higher draft pics sign solate that they dont get any time here. If they are young and a high pick they stay at GCL. Sandberg has his hands full. The fans even turned on the team the other day after a poor perfomance. The league on a whole is in a long drought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com