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Rays Protect Two Promising Lefties
Despite losing two lefthanders in the Rule 5 draft, the Rays felt very good about their decisions to protect a pair of 21-year-old lefties who project even better.
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Simplicity Key For Rays’ Glaesmann
Todd Glaesmann kept it simple this season.<br/><br/>And as a result, he made a serious improvement in his standing in the Rays organization.
Guerrieri Worth The Wait For Rays
Rays righthander Taylor Guerrieri had to wait a while to make his pro debut, but he proved to be one of the best pitchers in the New York-Penn League once he took the mound.
Archer Turns In Strong Second Half For Rays
Picking the Best Player, Best Pitcher and one to Keep An Eye On from the Rays system.
Colome Sidelined For Rays
A lat strain in his third Triple-A start ended the season for Rays righthander Alex Colome.
Former Coach Helps Rays’ Lueke Make Adjustments
Rays righthander Josh Lueke visited an old pitching coach to make some tweaks over the all-star break.
Rays’ Archer Enhances Mental Approach At Triple-A
Correspondent Joe Smith files a midseason report for the Rays, highlighting a Best Player, a Biggest Leap Forward and a Biggest Disappointment for the first half.
Sale Rebounds After Sluggish Season For Rays
Rays outfielder Josh Sale has hit well after scuffling in 2011.
Regardless Of Position, Shaffer Intrigues Rays With Bat
Following his selection with the 25th pick in the draft, Clemson slugger Richie Shaffer joined Evan Longoria as the only two third basemen the Rays ever have selected in the first round.
Torres Struggling To Throw Strikes For Rays
Rays lefthander Alex Torres is working to be able to repeat his delivery in Triple-A.
Maddon Maintains Rays View Beckham As Shortstop
The Rays are promoting optimism when it comes to Triple-A shortstop Tim Beckham.
Mahtook Keeps Game In Perspective For Rays
Mikie Mahtook may move quickly for the Rays, but he's keeping his perspective on the game.
Hak-Ju Lee Comes As Advertised
The Rays invited shortstop Hak-Ju Lee, their prized prospect from South Korea, to major league spring training for the benefit of mutual introductions. They certainly liked what they saw.
Matt Bush Finding Success With New Role
Righthander Matt Bush caught the eye of Rays manager Joe Maddon last spring when the converted infielder made his first appearance in big league camp as a reliever.
Rays’ Guerrieri Gets First Taste Of Majors
The Rays winter development program, now three years old, has its obvious benefits. More than two dozen prospects come down in January to work out, visit with the trainers, meet some of the major league staff, and get talked to about media relations and community appearances. But there is also an intangible benefit, and one that righthander Taylor Guerrieri, their top 2011 draft pick, was quick to pick up as he walked through the same Tropicana Field clubhouse where the big leaguers will soon take up residence.
Sale Looks To Rebound In 2012 For Rays
From the outside, it would appear the best thing about Josh Sale's first pro season was that it was over.
Rays Hire GCL Manager
When the Rays decided to hire a new manager for their Rookie-level Gulf Coast League team, they turned to an old name: Paul Hoover, who spent eight years as a catcher in their organization.
