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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

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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