Category Archives: Draft

Keith Law on Parker Markel

The venerable Keith Law attended Hudson Valley’s game last night, and apparently took a liking to the night’s starting pitcher, 39th-round selection Parker Markel. While the blog itself is behind the Insider wall, most of Law’s Markel comments lay outside … Continue reading

Posted in Draft, Minors | Tagged | Comments Off

The International Arms And Other Links

Not sure if anybody else has realized this, but the Rays international efforts have paid off in pitching depth. Prior to 2006, the Rays had minimal presence outside of the continent, now, there is a case to be made that … Continue reading

Posted in Draft, Minors | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off

Rays Sign Jeff Ames and James Harris

Per Jim Callis, the Rays have signed Jeff Ames for $650,000—or less than the recommended slot value of $803,000. The Rays also signed James Harris, according to MLB Trade Rumors, for $490,000, or over $115,000 under slot value. Click here … Continue reading

Posted in Draft | Tagged , | Comments Off

Baseball America’s List of Draft Picks Signed

Doesn’t appear complete, as Blake Snell isn’t included, but still: Tampa Bay Rays Draft picks signed: RHP Andy Bass (18), RHP Brooks Belter (25), RHP Dan Bream (33), RHP Zach Butler (34), RHP Charlie Cononie (24), RHP Luke Irvine (27), … Continue reading

Posted in Draft | Comments Off

Blake Snell and Kes Carter Sign

Per Jim Callis of Baseball America, Blake Snell received $684,000 and Kes Carter received $625,000. The slot recommendations for those spots are around $684,000 and $644,000 , so Carter signs for under slot. Callis also hinted that more Rays signings … Continue reading

Posted in Draft | Tagged , | Comments Off