Since picking Tim Burke in the 2nd round of the 1980 draft the Pirates have taken 2 players that became regular ML players (though not very good ones), Ryan Doumit and Tom Gorzelanny.
The Rays have been in existance since 1997.
Thier 1st rounders
Paul wilder (never made it), jason standridge (no good), Josh Hamilton (probable AL MVP), Rocco Baldelli (pretty good ML player), Dewon Brazeelton (bum), BJ Upton (starter), Delmon Young (starter), Jeff Neimann (25-11 3.65 era in ML), Wade Townsend (hasnt made it yet), Evan Longoria (top 5 player), David Price (started all star game)
2nd rounders include Reid Brignac and All Star Carl Crawford
laughable when compared to Pirates
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