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June 01, 2007

Rays not ready to say Price is right

Though Vanderbilt LHP David Price has long been considered the leading candidate to be the top pick in Thursday’s draft, Devil Rays officials said Friday they will wait before making a decision.

The Rays are also considering Georgia Tech catcher Matt Wieters and California prep third baseman Josh Vitters, though they may be watching as much to make sure nothing goes wrong with Price, who is pitching today in the NCAA Regionals, as much as anything.

“We’re still mulling,’’ scouting director R.J. Harrison said. “Two of the guys are done playing, David Price is still pitching. So I think any decision or getting completely locked in would be premature at this point. We’re pretty comfortable with where we’re at. As far as the final decision, we’re still a few days off.’’

This is the third time the Rays have had the No. 1 overall pick – they took Josh Hamilton in 1999 and Delmon Young in 2003.

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Steve Liddell

Sure,Longoria is an outstanding prospect.But,given another chance, how many would've rather have Tim Lincecum?Probably most.Get a clue Harrison! This organization needs pitching,pitching,pitching!!

Steve Liddell

I cannot believe the Rays would be dumb enough to pass on Price!Wieters will command a ton of money with him having Borass as his agent....rumored to want Tiexera (10 mil) contract.As far as Vitters,the H.S. player,we need another 3B man as much as we need more outfielders.I hope the Rays don't out think themselves and pass on Price.It is absolutely impossible for an organization to have too many good pitchers.

brett

Dewon was pitching in the Royals organization earlier this season, but he was released from Triple A at the end of April.

Richard Hadlow

Which reminds me, what has become of the great Dewon Brazelton?

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