As the Rays minor league pitchers and catchers report to spring training today, let's take a look back at where the organization stood just over four years ago.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Pitchers: Shawn Camp, Casey Fossum, Gary Glover, Edwin Jackson, Scott Kazmir, Ruddy Lugo, Al Reyes, Jae Kuk Ryu, Juan Salas, Jae Seo, James Shields, Brian Stokes, Jon Switzer (DL)
Catchers: Dioner Navarro, Josh Paul
Infielders: Brendan Harris, Akinori Iwamura, Carlos Pena, B.J. Upton, Ty Wigginton, Ben Zobrist
Outfielders: Rocco Baldelli, Carl Crawford, Elijah Dukes, Jonny Gomes, Greg Norton (DL), Delmon Young
Durham Bulls
Pitchers: Steve Andrade, Tim Corcoran, Scott Dohmann, Jason Hammel, J.P. Howell, Seth McClung, Jeff Niemann, Chad Orvella, Tony Peguero, Jeff Ridgway, Andrew Sonnanstine, Mitch Talbot
Catchers: Raul Casanova, Shawn Riggans
Infielders: Wes Bankston, Jorge Cantu, Joel Guzman, Elliot Johnson, Matthew Maniscalco, Jorge Velandia
Outfielders: Dustin Mohr, Jeremy Owens, Chris Richard, Justin Ruggiano
Montgomery Biscuits
Pitchers: Nick DeBarr, Richard De Los Santos, Derek Feldkamp, Jeremy Flanagan, Brian Henderson, James Houser, Chris Mason, Evan Meek, Mike Prochaska, Chris Seddon, Dale Thayer, Brett Wayne
Catchers: Josh Arhart, John Jaso
Infielders: Josh Asanovich, Reid Brignac, Brooks Badeaux, Evan Longoria, Gabriel Martinez, Chris Nowak
Outfielders: Patrick Breen, Shaun Cumberland, Fernando Perez, Jason Pridie
Vero Beach Devil Rays
Pitchers: Jonathan Beltre, Drew Bigda, Wade Davis, Eddie De La Cruz, Greg Dupas, Jino Gonzalez, Jeff Kamrath, Kevin Lynn, Jacob McGee, Paul Moviel, Aaron Walker, Matt Walker, Michael Wlodarczyk
Catchers: Alex Jamieson, Christian Lopez, Sergio Pedroza
Infielders: Patrick Cottrell, Matthew Devins, Rhyne Hughes, Jason St. Clair, Hunter Vick, Neil Walton
Outfielders: Erold Andrus, Garrett Groce, J.T. Hall
Columbus Catfish
Pitchers: Brian Baker, Joshua Butler, Matt Falk, Woods Fines, Neal Frontz, Jeremy Hellickson (DL), Chris Kelly, Ryan Morse, Wilton Noel, Ryan Owen, Ryan Reid, Heath Rollins, Wade Townsend
Catchers: Craig Albernaz, Nevin Ashley, Matt Spring
Infielders: Joey Callender, Jairo De La Rosa, Seth Dhaenens (DL), Matthew Fields, Brett Grandstrand, Brandon Rousseve (DL), Cesar Suarez
Outfielders: Desmond Jennings, Maiko Loyola, John Matulia, Ryan Royster, Quinn Stewart
Wow. What an interesting post. Sadly, so many of them are now out of baseball. For years, TB has been known for having a strong farm team. It's a shame they let so many of them go these past few months, in favor of players from other teams. (Why were these teams willing to give them up???) I think it's coming back to haunt the Rays. The Rays had something that was working- why did they have to mess with it? (Gone-Gorgen, Qualls, Downs, Choate, Soriano, etc.)
ReplyDeleteAny word if any of out minot league free agents have resigned with the Rays. Minor league camp should be starting soon. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThought it was interesting too. I looked for older rosters and didn't find, must have pitched them. I do have the 2008 ones, maybe I'll post them next week some time.
ReplyDelete2nd Anon, pitchers and catchers reported to milb camp on the 4th, I think the rest are due in on Monday. We'll post the roster when we get it :).