The Devil Rays Minor League Thread- Durham wins Division
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The Devil Rays Minor League Thread- Durham wins Division
I don't pretend to understand what the significance of June 1st is all about. All I know is that they were hodling off callups until that date for some reason.
Well, that's nearly here.
The following 5 are the starters at Triple A Durham:
Additionally, this doesn't count for Hammel's latest start: a 5 hit complete game shutout.
OK, so Talbot's numbers suck a bit. But they won't.
Now, since Gary Glover serves no purpose (they brought him in as a long reliever, and then brought up Corcoran to be the long reliever. Hmmm. What does that say about Glover? It says that he sucks), and since Seo and Fossum are bad (although Fossum staying on athe lone lefty in the pen is maybe possible), and since Brian Stokes remains shocking........
.......are you telling me there isn't room for these people? Like, now?
(Or June 1st, whichever)
Well, that's nearly here.
The following 5 are the starters at Triple A Durham:
Additionally, this doesn't count for Hammel's latest start: a 5 hit complete game shutout.
OK, so Talbot's numbers suck a bit. But they won't.
Now, since Gary Glover serves no purpose (they brought him in as a long reliever, and then brought up Corcoran to be the long reliever. Hmmm. What does that say about Glover? It says that he sucks), and since Seo and Fossum are bad (although Fossum staying on athe lone lefty in the pen is maybe possible), and since Brian Stokes remains shocking........
.......are you telling me there isn't room for these people? Like, now?
(Or June 1st, whichever)
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Sonnanstine will pitch on Friday...in St. Pete, I'm calling it.
Howell is okay but he's a mediocre big league starter and I don't see him as being a good bullpen guy.
Niemann needs a full year in AAA.
Talbot still needs work but Hammel's been great, I'd expect him to take Fossum's spot in the rotation pretty soon. He also has the potential to be a good reliever because he's got two great pitches.
Howell is okay but he's a mediocre big league starter and I don't see him as being a good bullpen guy.
Niemann needs a full year in AAA.
Talbot still needs work but Hammel's been great, I'd expect him to take Fossum's spot in the rotation pretty soon. He also has the potential to be a good reliever because he's got two great pitches.
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Interesting read on the Ex-Vandy star.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news ... &fext=.jsp
He is making progress, his health being the most important.
Sounds like he's not ready though.
But, he is beginning to figure it out.
Maybe in September, maybe not.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news ... &fext=.jsp
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Jeff Niemann looks like he's almost there. After nearly three years and a myriad of physical ailments, the big right-hander is on the verge of fulfilling the expectations heaped on him when the Devils Rays made him part of that ballyhooed 2004 draft.
A trio of starters from Rice University went in the first round that June with Tampa Bay tabbing Niemann fourth just after the Mets snagged Phil Humber with the No. 3 selection. Baltimore grabbed Wade Townsend with the eighth pick, but after he failed to sign the Rays reunited the former Rice teammates the following June by taking him eighth.
Professional baseball hasn't been particularly kind to these former Owls with only Humber getting a taste of life in the Major Leagues last year with New York. Injuries, surgeries and any other kind of "ies" that come to mind have held this group back at one time or another, but now Niemann appears closer than he's ever been to his goal of pitching in the Major Leagues.
He is making progress, his health being the most important.
Based on what he's shown this season, there are times when it's easy to see why he was so highly sought after coming out of school. He squared off against Minnesota's top pitching prospect, Kevin Slowey, in Rochester last Friday in what was rightfully billed as a big-time pitching matchup at Frontier Field.
He has 57 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings and has 183 strikeouts in 160 2/3 career innings. But after holding the opposition to a .194 batting average heading into this year, the International League hitters have had a bit more success, hitting at a .261 clip against him.
And when compared to Slowey, who hasn't had to battle injuries throughout his career and has a bit more mound time on his resume, the lack of polish was evident. One veteran baseball executive who was in attendance Friday night noted that there was "still a little something missing with Niemann."
Sounds like he's not ready though.
"He seems a little stiff, like he's not entirely comfortable out there yet," the executive said. "It's probably because he hasn't pitched all that much."
The start was Neimann's 36th professional appearance. Slowey, meanwhile, was making his 49th career appearance despite being drafted a year later than Niemann and that doesn't take into account the games he pitched for Team USA last summer or his appearance in the International League playoffs. Still, Niemann likes where he's at -- on the mound making progress instead of the disabled list.
"Things are starting to come around," Niemann said. "I feel comfortable. We [Humber and Townsend] have all had various issues. But now I'm pitching and worrying about results and throwing quality pitches. Last year I was just glad to get through five innings. It's nice to pitch and not have [the injuries] subconsciously somewhere in my mind.
But, he is beginning to figure it out.
"I'm doing everything I can to go out there and throw every fifth day. There have been some good days and some bad days. I'm just trying to fine-tune some things. I feel pretty close to having everything where I want it to be."
Niemann isn't about to make predictions about where he wants to be by season's end. He's hopeful he'll get a look at life as a Devil Ray sometime before 2007 is over but refuses to put a timetable on his performance.
Maybe in September, maybe not.
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Wade Davis is moving up to Montgomery.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/app ... /-1/NEWS05
Would quite like to know why Dale Thayer isn't up at AAA yet. AA seems to hold no challenge any more.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/app ... /-1/NEWS05
Would quite like to know why Dale Thayer isn't up at AAA yet. AA seems to hold no challenge any more.
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Seo pitching well at Durham.
Seven innings, 1 hit allowed....has lowered his ERA to 2.25 in 3 starts.
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news ... p&sid=l117
Seven innings, 1 hit allowed....has lowered his ERA to 2.25 in 3 starts.
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news ... p&sid=l117
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Chad Orvella continues to roll picking up his 8th save.
He's throwing strikes and appears to be gaining command on the mound.
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb ... bp&cid=234
He's throwing strikes and appears to be gaining command on the mound.
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb ... bp&cid=234
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Rays sign 2nd round draft pick, assign to Class A - Columbus.
http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/news/ ... sp&c_id=tb
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Have we officially signed Price yet? According to MLB.com we have not.
http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/team/ ... sp?c_id=tb
http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/team/ ... sp?c_id=tb
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TheCage4 wrote:Have we officially signed Price yet? According to MLB.com we have not.
http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/team/ ... sp?c_id=tb
Not yet.
I am not sure of the time frame here.
I would think it'll be before 8/1.
The thinking was that once Price was signed, he'd get limited exposure and few innings.......his arm had plenty of innings this year at Vandy....and they'll start fresh next spring.
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Chad Orvella has been near flawless as closer for the Bulls this year.
29 IP, 35 k's, 12 Saves, 1.84 ERA, and a most impressive 0.75 WHIP.
Teams are batting .295 against the Rays pitching staff this year. Help!
29 IP, 35 k's, 12 Saves, 1.84 ERA, and a most impressive 0.75 WHIP.
Teams are batting .295 against the Rays pitching staff this year. Help!
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craig01 wrote:Chad Orvella has been near flawless as closer for the Bulls this year.
29 IP, 35 k's, 12 Saves, 1.84 ERA, and a most impressive 0.75 WHIP.
Teams are batting .295 against the Rays pitching staff this year. Help!
It's great to see Orvella doing well, however I can't help but to think that one of two things are going to happen when he is called up...
1- He doesn't show up (performance wise), & he is sent right back down or sparingly used from here to the end of the season.
2- He has a few good outings & a few rough outings...leaving Maddon with not a clue how to use him.
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Evan Longoria has been promoted to AAA.
He left with .307 avg and 76 rbi's.
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http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/news/ ... sp&c_id=tb
He left with .307 avg and 76 rbi's.
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Don't forget his 21 HR's & team leading 51 walks.
I expect if he has similar success at AAA he will have a shot at our MLB roster in Spring Training. The question is where would he play w/ Aki at 3rd?
I expect if he has similar success at AAA he will have a shot at our MLB roster in Spring Training. The question is where would he play w/ Aki at 3rd?
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