Rays Promote Price to Double A

and a guy getting promoted to aa is important why ? i could understand if he got the call to the bigs but double a cmon

Hey Steve, I don't want to sound like I'm picking on you guys or anything because you're all very good writers and typically do a good job of picking and choosing appropriate topics to post on, but do you think that you (and some of the other writers on the site) too often post for posting's sake? I think Tim pays you guys per post so it's a big incentive to post on as many topics as possible, but it seems to me that there's a limit as to what should be covered and if it starts getting crossed too frequently, the quality of the site suffers tremendously. I know all you guys want to get a word in and most of you have very worthwhile things to say, but would it sometimes be better to let the previous stuff lead (and not write on anything in your designated time slot) if the only newsworthy stuff is, as you said, a minor league promotion and the designation of a sub-par player? Again, I don't want this to look like I'm singling you out because it's something that really allies to all the site's writers in general, but since it seems to have come up as a result of this post, I was wondering if you had any insight into the matter (or if you could pass our thoughts along to Tim). Thanks Steve.

First of all Cjhel, I appreciate the tone of your post. Constructive criticism is always welcome.

I'd like to speak on behalf of all writers in saying I never post just for the sake of it. There have been many Sunday afternoons over the past month or so (my time slot) in which there have been only one, or sometimes zero posts.

When someone gets designated for assignment, I make a post about it, regardless of who it is. In Bynum's case, it was hardly exciting news (no offense to any fans of the Orioles or Bynum himself), and I recognize that fact, but DFAs are something I cover.

As for Price, I realize this was a borderline topic, but I explained my thoughts on it in my previous comment. I figured some people would find it trivial, but I also recognize the fact that David Price is a top prospect and his progress is something many people are curious about. Given the fact that it was a slow afternoon, I stretched a bit because it's a name who could have a tremendous impact on baseball for years to come.

Again, I appreciate the calm and respectful manner of your post, and I will gladly pass your post on. Know, however, that I would never post something for the sake of posting it because I enjoy seeing my name at the bottom of the article.

As I said, since we are so closely removed from the draft this year, a topic Tim wanted to cover, I thought that readers would have an interest in how the biggest name from last year's draft was coming along. I know it's not as exciting or of the same magnitude as a lot of other topics on the site. I agree, it's stretching a bit, but I also stand by the fact that I don't consider it an insignificant post.

I don't mind sharing your opinion with Tim though, no. Thanks for your feedback.

Steve..

personally, i think you and everyone else do a great job on the weekends for us, and even if its a minor league promotion, its news-worthy as Price is not just a "minor league player"..

i hate whiners who whine about content without realizing weekends are VERY slow news days. but without you guys, we can't expect Tim to be around at all times.

you guys need to lay off Steve, and appreciate the site for all things posted. new content is content...and i am appreciative.

No problem, Steve. Thanks for the explanation and prompt response, as well as for the polite nature of your reply (a lesser writer probably would have just bitched at me and said to shut up or something). Basically, I was just unsure if this was a growing trend with MLBTR changing their entire scope and I'd have to log on and read about Jorge Jimenez getting promoted to the Portland Sea Dogs and other miniscule minor league happenings; glad to hear it's just going to be with big name draftees/MiLBers and those moves that will affect a team's potential acquisitions. Thank you to Tim, too, for weighing in on the matter. Take care guys.

Frequent reader, infrequent poster here. I come to MLBTR to hear the latest trade news and speculation. But, I am also an avid fantasy baseball fan, and as an owner in a few "keeper" leagues I absoluetly love this site. Tim is right, Price could jump to the bigs and maybe take the 5th starter's gig or maybe be a dynamite lefty out of the pen to help bridge the gap to Percival. His progression could help dictate the Rays actions before the trade deadline, and it is definite news.
I don't recall anyone griping about the posts leading up Bruce's or Longoria's promotions, and I'm glad the posts were there because now I have a couple of guys to build around for the future in my fantasy league, and maybe I can add Price to that list as well.

Keep up the good work guys.

Hey guys, why don't you let Tim worry about what's post-worthy and what he's paying?

on the topic of post-worthy material, i check the site probably 5 times a day at least, even on the slow weekends. i get more (and better) baseball news from this site than from any other outlet. for me, any news is good news. i appreciate anything the weekend guys bring to the table, especially because there is so little to work with. i wouldnt know Price was promoted today unless i read it here. thanks Steve, and everyone else. you guys do a heck of a job.

Tim, can you please make a button where you can cange it back to the white on black. I like it better that way.

Woooooooooaaaaaaaaah site changeeeeeeeeeeees! ZOMG!

I love the whole setup just wish the comments were centered on the site it's a bit awkward but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

I tried to post earlier, but type key was messing with me. All the people who log in to comment, and only post crap criticizing the topic, why bother? If you think it is a stupid topic, then shut up and go somewhere else, don't even open it. I am sure that there are lots of people who don't find the tracking of David Price as meaningless information.

David Price
#1 Pick in 07 Draft,
LH who throws 97 mph,
Devastating Slider,
able to locate pitches,
will be the ace of the Rays inside of 18 months,
could have an impact in 08 post season

Yea, why would anyone want to know about his rise to the bigs.