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
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
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Tagged Alex Colome, B.J. Upton, Braulio Lara, Enny Romero, Jake Hager, Wilking Rodriguez
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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
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
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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
R.J. Anderson
Tommy Rancel
Heath Baywood
Chris St. John
Ian Malinowski
