RaysProspects (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
This week we will continue our look back at the 2009 season by taking a look at the offensive leaders of each affiliate. Today we will focus on the offensive stats of the GCL Rays. Batting Average:1. Jason Perry (.333)2. Elliot Johnson (.313)*3. Todd Glaesmann (.278)4. Luis Marchena (.265)5. Gerardo Olivares (.257)6. Jeff Malm (.240)7. Juan Cuello (.239)8. Ruben Contreras (.226)8. Felix
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
Last night, the Durham Bulls completed in a 3 game sweep of the Governors' Cup Finals of the International League in a 12 inning victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees . Game One featured Jeremy "Narwhal" Hellickson on the mound in a 4-1 victory. Hellickson did not disappoint, allowing 1 run on a solo shot, one of 5 hits surrendered over 6.2 IP. He struck out 6 and walked 1. Hellickson...
Rays Index (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
THE SCENE: Game 2 of the International League Championship Series. Second inning, Scranton-Wilkes Barre has already taken a 1-0 lead in the inning and has runners on first and second with no outs. A groundball up the middle appears destined for center field and an RBI. Enter Elliot Johnson. You have to see it to [...]
RaysProspects (Free subscription) | 09/13/2009
[Via email from the Durham Bulls' broadcaster Neil Solondz.]Michel Hernandez belted a two-run homer in a four-run second, but Louisville rallied past the Bulls 10-7, forcing a deciding game five in their first-round playoff series. Hernandez's two-run homer to left, Durham's first of the playoffs, followed Elliot Johnson's two-run single, and gave Durham a 4-2 advantage. Louisville stormed back
The Rays Party (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009
Since my last prospect rankings at the 16th of July lots of things happened and thus I thought it would be time to provide you with an updated list. From now on you can also find the actual prospect rankings under Organizational Depth Analysis at the top of this page. Once again I've divided the prospect rankings into full season ball prospects (top 35 prospects) as well as short season ball prospects...
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
Per Marc Lancaster. Elliot Johnson played shortstop last night for the Bulls, and with Sean Rodriguez , Henry Mateo , and Ray Olmedo around, I suppose the Rays feel Brignac's ability to fill in for Jason Bartlett is a better usage of his time than playing for Durham.
The Rays Party (Free subscription) | 09/01/2009
It's official , the Rays third player in the Scott Kazmir trade to Angels will be 2B Sean Rodriguez: The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired second baseman Sean Rodriguez from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as the player to be named in the Friday, August 28 trade involving Scott Kazmir. He will report to Durham (AAA). A corresponding 40-man roster move will be announced later today. Joe Maddon said they...
The Rays Party (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
I expect the Rays to receive a lower level minor league prospect (highest possibly a pitcher) as the PTBNL. Check out the reports of some prospects I would like to have as the PTBNL. AAA - Salt Lake City: Brandon Wood (SS/3B): He is a boom or bust candidate. He hasn't shown anything of his power in the majors yet, but he once again dominated AAA pitching. His defense at third should be above average...
RaysProspects (Free subscription) | 08/27/2009
[Via email from the Durham Bulls' broadcaster Neil Solondz.]Elliot Johnson activated from DL, Henry Mateo to DL retro to 8/24.
RaysProspects (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
The Tampa Bay Rays have activated RHRP Chad Bradford from the 15-day disabled list.The Rays optioned SS Reid Brignac to the Durham Bulls. The Bulls have placed 2B Elliot Johnson on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 16, 2009.
The Rays Party (Free subscription) | 08/15/2009
After Friday's game the Rays optioned reliever Jeff Bennett to Triple-A Durham . Bennett pitched in seven games appearing mostly in low leverage situations. This was intended to make room for Chad Bradford to be activated from the DL again. However, Pat Burrell would leave Friday's game with a stiff neck and could possibly see another DL trip. The Rays may delay Bradford's return until they know Burrell's...
RaysProspects (Free subscription) | 08/14/2009
[Via email from the Durham Bulls' broadcaster Neil Solondz.]Elliot Johnson sparked a six-run rally in the ninth, as Durham beat Gwinnett 9-5 on Thursday to move within a game of first place. Johnson, who was 3-for-5, singled to start the ninth against closer Luis Valdez (5-4). He then scored from first on Henry Mateo's one-out triple to center, jarring the ball loose from Clint Sammons in a
The Rays Party (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
It is funny to say the Rays need anymore speed being the #1 team in stolen bases . Still the bench is pretty weak for late game pinch running for slowpokes like Burrell, Navarro, and Aybar. I have been thinking that the Rays were looking into getting some faster than benchwarmer Joe Dillon , but the Rays either weren't on the same page with me or there wasn't any good trade or waiver wire pickups....
RaysProspects (Free subscription) | 08/05/2009
[Via email from the Durham Bulls Director of Media Relations Matt DeMargel.]Reid Brignac scored on a wild play at the plate to cap a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Durham Bulls knocked off the Indianapolis Indians, 7-6 on Tuesday night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The ninth inning rally was started off with back-to-back singles from Elliot Johnson and John Jaso.
RaysProspects (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009
[Via email from the Durham Bulls' broadcaster Neil Solondz.]Elliot Johnson homered from both sides of the plate, the last breaking a 2-2 tie in the eighth, as Durham beat Scranton 4-2 on Monday night. Johnson's homer to left off rehabbing MLB lefty Damoso Marte (0-1) was a quick answer after Scranton had tied the game with a two-run seventh. Matt Joyce then followed two batters later with a
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