"For most of this past summer in Princeton, W. Va., the future of the Rays — draft class of 2010, anyway — didn't look too promising.

Drew Vettleson, the outfielder chosen 42nd overall by the Rays, alternated warm-and-cold on his way to hitting .282 in his first pro season. Justin O'Conner, the catcher selected 31st, rallied in the final 10 games to finish with a .157 average.

And Josh Sale, the well-muscled outfielder they took 17th overall, marked his arrival with a homer in his first pro at-bat but hit only three more on the way to a .210 showing."