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by **lbbaseball14** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:02 pm

I'm not a devil ray fan but they are starting to accumulate some serious talent. I mean lets take a look at this...

Crawford
Huff
Gomes
Cantu
Lugo

and you still have Delmon Young, Upton, and Gathright. 8-o

Kazmir is developing and could have a very nice year in 2006. Devil Rays 07 AL EAST Champs... :-b

imagine that...

by **cordscords** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:20 pm

Don't forget Baldelli ;-D

But top prospects don't always pan out. That's why Sweet Lou wanted to increase payroll so they can go out and at least get 1 or 2 proven guys to build around.

by **RynMan** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:32 pm

Yeah it looks very nice for the D-Rays. However, they seriously need some pitching. With all of that offensive talent, surely they can trade for some.

by **dyuen87** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:34 pm

they're about 2 or 3 years off from making a serious run, depending how long it will take them to accumulate quality starting pitching.

by **Mustangs989** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:41 pm

You've got to think they'll trade some of their OF talent for some pitching. There's not enough room out there for Crawford/Baldelli/Gomes/ Gathright/Young.

by **lbbaseball14** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:52 pm

You've got to think they'll trade some of their OF talent for some pitching. There's not enough room out there for Crawford/Baldelli/Gomes/ Gathright/Young.

Exactly... if Kazmir develops as expected and they get a couple good pitchers in there that could be a very very scary team down the road.

by **bronxxbomber** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:51 pm

yeah, the rays will be able to compete more in a year or so. the offense will be fine, but they'll really make strides when they draft and steal[kazmir] more pitching talent.

by **Lord Provost** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:41 am

It will be interesting to see what they will do with Upton and his difficulties feilding his position.

by **chadlincoln** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:29 am

cordscords wrote:Don't forget Baldelli

But top prospects don't always pan out. That's why Sweet Lou wanted to increase payroll so they can go out and at least get 1 or 2 proven guys to build around.

I agree. They needed to get some nice vets with post-season experience to set the pace for the young guys to follow.

by **Pogotheostrich** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:37 am

They aren't going anywhere without a pitching upgrade. I have to think Huff, Gomes and Gaithright are available right now for some decent pitching.

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