Perhaps the best sleeper/bargain out there. Not a FA but a legit trade prospect from Detroit. Head case ? Maybe. But worth the risk.

He is suggested here as a "sleeper/prospect", and what is not visible in his annual stats is his propensity to get hot. He's shown the ability to sustain month long .300+ with strong slugging percentage. This from a LH bat with decent speed. DH or OF, he'd be a great addition.

Then Detroit should keep him..

Sounds he'd be worth checkin out in ST.

So would anderson but we know how that goes..

I have a Visa/Passport issue rollin around in my head which equals = persona non grata???

If that was the case Anderson wouldn't be in the states, let alone playing in Durham......Come up with another lame idea!

"If that's the case" then its a personal problem between the Mgr. and Anderson. Is that what your sayin Art?

Not at all, because there is no "personal problem" between Maddon and Anderson, that's all a figment of your over reactionary mind and your total dislike for Maddon.

OK Art, then you tell us why Anderson won't be at ST

All I can, and will, tell you is it has absolutely NOTHING to do with Joe Maddon! Take it or leave it!

I kinda figured you knew more than what your sayin but you know what Art, It really 'burns my bacon' to see talent wasted.

Here's what I've read. He has no patience at the plate. Even though he has great zone recognition, his lack of patience at the plate makes him a contact hitter with very little power. And he seems to have refused to follow instructions to "wait for the right pitch". And we all know how the Rays are with regard to "waiting for the right pitch". In Coach's book, that's a no-no. Tantamount to insubordination.

His ISO was barely above league average (IL) and projections are that he would be a slightly above-average contact hitter with very few walks and fewer HRs (around 5?).

No one seems to be saying that he will be at the ML level another Keppinger. Also, he's stuck between 1B and corner outfield. So as to versatility, there is none.

As to Wrigley, he's still unsigned. It's not like teams jumped at the chance to get him.

Beyond all that, I would have given Anderson an invite to ST. Really, what's to lose? He's not exactly a prospect anymore. Btw, they couldn't be brought up last September. They were not on the 40-man roster.

Patience at times can be overrated. A batter can wait himself right into strike 3! As far as not being a big homer guy.....who the he!! cares as long as gets on base. If Anderson can ride that .300 BA into spring Training and sustain it then one of the greatest things to happen to the Rays is we've accomplished acquiring a hitter, like a Keppinger or even Kotchman that can play CF and can be counted on to Hit the Ball. If the Rays need a big homer guy then they should look for a young Jim Thome but they don't need him. The Rays need someone who can drive in people who are on base. I'm not guaranteeing Anderson nothin but hes in our own backyard waiting, ready to step up to the majors.

Like ya said starmand, "What's to lose" by inviting him to ST. Give the guy a chance for criminy sakes. That's all

Wrigley was picked up by the Reds a couple of weeks ago......

Projections on Anderson are around .260-.270 BA, very few walks and fewer homers. BABIP might not get that high due to ML defense.

RFO better come up with an alternative. The memories of last season's bases loaded, no outs and no runs scored are still very fresh in the prefrontal cortex.

I did not know that Wrigley was signed by the Reds. MiL with ST invite, I gather.

I have this bad feeling about the Rays this year.The pitchers will only win the games they have more runs than the team they are playing..They got rid of a starting pitcher that was a stopper and a pretty good long relief man..They lost a consistant hitter and a 27 HR man.(regarless if there were a lot of people who wanted him gone).He was a power threat which needs to be replaced...In return they got players who may or may not help this year..They are counting on DJ to pick up the power and position which he hasn't shown any consistancy at the plate..They are counting on Cobb,Moore Heli and Niemann to be in the game more innings than they showed they can be..Which was considerally short of the departed Shields...Except for a little more defense I don't see the improvement that will take this team to the playoffs..As All teams got better in the division even lowly Boston..Maddon this year could find his record below the .500 pct...Even dress down and funny outfit road trips,colored hair and Mohawks won't mean a thing on the field of play to the fans ...I don't see how this team has gotten more competitive as of yet..I know the Rays may have made the trade thinking of the Future..But Hoss I want to see them win while I still have a future...JMHFO..

Ya know I always appreciate your JMHFO