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Dec 04

[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss The Farm System Rankings, The Ramon And Longo Versus Gordon

Desmond Jennings, Gregg Zaun, Jeremy Hellickson, Ramon Ramirez Cork Gaines 2 Comments »

hangoverThe Rays jumped back up a couple of spots in this year’s rankings of the top farm systems by Baseball America. The Rays are second, behind only the Rangers, who repeat in the top spot.

The Rays will need a strong draft next summer if they want to stay near the top. The top 3 players in the organization, Desmond Jennings, Wade Davis and Jeremy Hellickson could all see time in the big leagues this year and may no longer count as prospects in 2011. Of course the Rays will have at least 4 picks in the first two rounds that could go a long ways towards replenishing the system.

DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA…

  • Marc Topkin reports that the Rays have released Ramon Ramirez, opening up a spot on the 40-man roster. [The Heater]
  • In addition to the Rays, the Brewers and the Rockies are interested in signing Gregg Zaun. [MLB Trade Rumors]
  • Dock of the Rays examines what the various BJ Upton projections for 2010. [Dock of the Rays]
  • Jason Bartlett returned to his minor league roots and spoke to the local paper. [Democrat and Chronicle]
  • Evan Longoria or Gordon Beckham? Seems like a no-brainer, right? Well, apparently you do need a brain. [Rise of the Rays]
  • Gabe Kapler one of the best Red Sox of the decade? OK. [Fire Brand of the American League]
  • A former Devil Ray now runs a golf website. [St. Pete Times]
Nov 09

2010 Options: Crawford Yes, Shouse And Zaun No; Rays Claim Ramirez Off Waivers

Brian Shouse, Carl Crawford, Gregg Zaun, Ramon Ramirez Cork Gaines 8 Comments »

The Rays made several moves today including picking up Carl Crawford’s option. The team also decided not to puck up the options for Gregg Zaun and Brian Shouse. None of these moves are surprising, however there was some suggestion that the Rays could have picked up Zaun’s option.

In addition, the Rays claimed pitcher Ramon Ramirez off of waivers from the Reds.

Crawford will make at least $10 million in 2010 depending on escalators that were built into his original deal. He could make as much as $11.5 million.

Zaun could still re-sign with the Rays at a rate cheaper than the $2.0 million option.

Ramirez is a 27-year old righty that has made 16 appearances (4 starts) in the last two years with the Reds. He has thrown 39.1 innings with 29 strikeouts, 15 walks and a 2.97 ERA (4.60 FIP).