Richie Shaffer Pick Sneaky-Great Pick by Rays
We know that the Rays like a lot of things about Shaffer. They like his power, his plate discipline, and his leadership. But little did we know that the Rays liked Shaffer not just for those reasons by…Read More
Willie Gabay: Rays Close Out Day 2 With Hard-throwing Relief Prospect
With the last of their 14 picks on Day 2 of the 2012 MLB Draft, the Rays went with Herkimer Community College right-hander Willie Gabay, who has a chance to be the first member of this draft class to make…Read More
Rays Hope Third Time Is The Charm for 14th Rounder Chris Kirsch
It simply was not fair. You had a pro-caliber pitcher matching up against junior college hitters. And the results were staggering. Kirsch made 13 starts spanning 70 innings for Luckawanna Community College…Read More
Reselecting Dylan Floro in Round 13 Classy Move by the Rays
People make mistakes. When possible, it’s always nice to give second chances. With their 13th round pick, the Rays selected RHP Dylan Floro out of Cal State Fullerton. We just talked about Floro the…Read More
Taylor Hawkins Could Be THAT Catcher in Round 12
We were all waiting (I was anyway) for the Rays to draft a high school catcher. That didn’t happen until Round 12. But they picked a good one. Now let’s see if they can get him signed. Hawkins…Read More
Clayton Henning: Rays Shoot For Two-Sport Star in Round 11
The Rays love explosive upside. Clayton Henning is an extremely interesting player and beginning in Round…Read More
LHP Sean Bierman: Rays Go With a Local in Round 10
The Rays really have no geographical bias in the draft. They just draft the best player available. But…Read More
Joey Rickard: Rays Go For More Speed in Round 9
The Rays love speed. Who doesn’t? But what’s great about speed is the fact that even players…Read More
Luke Maile: Rays Finally Draft a Catcher in Round 8, But Not for His Catching
In Round 8, the Rays went with their second consecutive college pick, catcher Luke Maile out of the University…Read More
Marty Gantt: Rays Return to College Ranks With Great Story in Round 7
The Rays started with Clemson corner infielder Richie Shaffer in the 2012 MLB Draft. And then they went…Read More
Damion Carroll: Rays Find Great Velo Even in 6th Round
As late as the 6th round, teams are unlikely to find a player who can do it all. There is always going…Read More
5th Round: Bralin Jackson Gives Rays Even More Athleticism- With a Twist
The Rays cannot get enough athletes in their system. Welcome, Bralin Jackson. Jackson forces a Rickey…Read More
Rays’ 4th Rounder P Nolan Gannon: Upside Pitcher Here We Come!
The Rays’ have been extremely successful getting pitchers in the 4th round of the MLB Draft, selecting Jeremy…Read More
Rays’ Alvin Toles Provides Explosiveness Not Usually Found in 3rd Round
When you think upside, you think a long, lanky guy who looks to add velocity or power as he fills out.…Read More
Rays Second Round Pick Spencer Edwards More Than a Burner
Another shortstop drafted by the Rays? Well, yes. Edwards will likely move off the position, but he’s…Read More
Rays Day 2 Draft Targets
After failing to name the Rays’ first round selection yesterday (I wasn’t sure whether to…Read More
Passing on Stryker Trahan Another Upside Move By the Rays
He was right there. He seemed like a perfect fit. And yet the Rays let him go. When the Rays selected…Read More
Rays Buck the Trend, Draft Clemson 3B Richie Shaffer
The Rays have always been a team that drafts for upside high school players. But when a great college…Read More
What to Expect From the Rays on Draft Night
The MLB Draft is tonight and it works out that there’s not even a Rays game so some of us might…Read More




















