2008 IL Preview- Durham Bulls

Much has been made about the talent pool of the Tampa Bay Rays. Their Triple A affiliate in Durham is entering the 2008 season as the defending IL South Division Champions. All signs point to another successful campaign for the Bulls as they will start the season with one of the most highly touted prospects in all of baseball on their roster, third baseman Evan Longoria.

Here is a Bulls preview courtesy of the Durham Herald Sun.

Durham Bulls- 2007 record 80-63 (1st in IL South)

2007 Batting Leaders (Minimum 150 Plate Appearances)
BA: Jason Pridie .318
HR: Justin Ruggiano 20
RBI: Justin Ruggiano 73

2007 Pitching Leaders (Minimum 50 IP)
Wins: Mitch Talboy 13
ERA: Seth McClung 1.99
Saves: Chad Orvella 20