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The Scott Boras Effect & Player DisadvantagesJuan Soto's Big Contract and the Gambling Industry Influence on SalariesWhy Soto Chose the MetsSteve Cohen's Impact on the Mets and MLBMark shares a conversation with Lou Schiff about Steve Cohen's ownership, with Lou wishing Cohen owned every MLB team for his commitment to winning and willingness to spend money.Mat reflects on how Cohen’s approach contrasts with other owners, driving the Mets to become true championship contenders.The Blue Jays and Their MisstepsBlue Jays for focusing on signing Juan Soto instead of solidifying their system by locking down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and building a competitive roster.Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential departure, especially if the Jays don’t show more commitment to winning.Will White Sox be sold to a Montreal-based ownership groupVladdy Guerrero Jr. could find a home with the AngelsMLB Spring Training and player signingsThe influence of gambling on MLB contractsThe rivalry between the Mets and YankeesSteve Cohen’s impact on the Mets' financial commitmentThe Blue Jays' struggles to build a competitive teamPotential future for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Blue Jays never have exceeded the luxury taxShould have forgottend Soto and signed Max Fried & Willy AdamesWill Bo Bichette & Vlad Jr stick aroundBlue Jays pitchers are aging$23 million a yearShould have considered Ketel Martinez and saved 7 million more to 2nd baseman Andrés GiménezWill Vladdy Jr continue to stay with the Blue JaysMontreal baseball expanded franchise – could that be a future home for VladdyRed Sox & No Soto – decisions to be made – Rafael DeversThe Rangers have a deep roster including Nate EovaldiPeek over the fence with Rule 5Orioles brought in Gary Sanchez & Tyler O’NeillWill Orioles bring back Teoscar Hernandez to their young teamTrevor Rogers the best LHP for the Blue JaysAL East – what it will look like in 2025Shane McClanahan will be returning to the Tampa Bay RaysHow Rule 5 gives a lot of players into the show who otherwise may not rise up on their current teamAnthony Santander was lifted up years ago on Rule 5If you return a player you took from Rule 5 then original team must pay you 50K to get them backRays in Rule 5Bring in the Hammer – Dan Hammer from the Orioles & Jake BrentzRays are committed to keeping open spaces for the guys that they may bring back up including Carson Williams, Chandle Simpson, Ahmed RosarioSeiya Suzuki could anchor the Rays outfield - $19 million a yearThe Return of Tony Francona – now with the Cincinnati Reds 46: - Caitlin Clark – WNBA – Basketball Card – more than annual salaryDr. Leslie Heaphy, IWBC, on the Cooperstown, Hall of Fame Eras committeeExpansion teams by 2030? Montreal already vetted by MLB – Would Stephen Bronfman show same commitment as a Steve CohenMontreal government is spending $870 million on a new roof for their stadium – should they buy an existing franchise or be part of the expansion – maybe White Sox or A’sMontreal, Salt Lake City, NashvilleThe Angels – Ron Washington – supports and builds his players and holds them accountableRon wants hungry players that are teachableBring us a healthy season for Mike TroutJust a reminder you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot bsky social. That’s @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thank s to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward
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Rays Stadium - John Fisher money & motivation in Vegas with the A's satireTradition vs. Modernization in BaseballGolden Bat rule challenges the traditions of baseball. MLB becomes the Savannah Bananas Field Dimensions and Fairness in Baseball: large market edgeOther Ideas from Fans for changes: Fans from the stands being selected to play an inning or take an at-bat.Pitchers being required to hit but allowed to use aluminum bats.A proposal for teams to have two women on the roster.Incentivizing Team PerformanceRob Manfred’s Legacy: “just a piece of metal.” lack of passion for the game & impact of his leadership.Juan Soto impact with smaller marketsTeam Building and Free Agency: the importance of star players committing to smaller market teams and how it could shape their legacy.Historical Winter Meetings: 1988 and 2014 meetings, and how teams like the Texas Rangers & Los Angeles Dodgers made significant trades and acquisitionsCompetitive Balance in MLB: Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers.Juan Soto’s impending free agency and potential destinations.Freddie Freeman and his impact with the Dodgers vs. the Rays.Historical Trades: Texas Rangers (1988), Dodgers (2014).Rob Manfred’s will he retire as commissioner by 2030Incentivizing Competitive Balance: Would penalties for losses help improve the competitiveness of MLB?Can small-market teams make an impact by signing starsTeams spending Floors & Ceilings needed as large-market teams outspending smaller-market teams and creating an uneven playing field. Fixing the MLB System: fix the financial imbalance—not as a bargaining chip with players, but as a necessary step to protect the integrity of the league. The Importance of Retaining Star Players:A Call for League Balance: where all teams have a fair shot at retaining star talent and competing. Merging MiLB with NCAA would increase exposure and viewership.Savannah Bananas Influence on MLBStadium Drama with Oakland A's & the Tampa Bay RaysFrustration felt by Rays fans, taxpayers, and the local community.Therapy needed for fans to "heal" from years of stadium uncertainty.Women in BaseballIsla Borders, Meggie Meidlinger, and Kelsie Whitmore, women who have had professional baseball careerspotential of women playing in MLB when demonstrating elite skills, citing examples from other sports like hockey.Rachel Balkovec (player development with the Marlins) Veronica Alvarez (coach for the USAWNT) pioneers in coaching roles.The Future of Women’s Professional Baseball Potential for a professional women’s baseball league and the challenges women might face in breaking into MLB.The idea of merging smaller women’s leagues for greater comparisons to the early days of the NFL.Winter Meetings and the Rule 5 DraftBig contract signings will be discussed and trades are expected.The Rule 5 Draft will also provide insight into team strategies.Juan Soto potentially commanding a $600 million deal
Just a reminder you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot bsky social. That’s @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social
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Happy Thanksgiving from BaseballBiz On Deck
All primed up for the Rays Prospects ListMat's conversation with Baseball America, J.J. CooperBlake Snell - $185 million 5-year contract with the DodgersMLB - 10 teams that can afford to compete remaining 20 must struggleOhtani timeline of wealthBillionaires who seek funding for stadiumRays Stadium challenges with Brian Auld, Pinellas County & Cisty of St. PeteYankees Steinbrenner stadium new stadiumGenesis Cabrera to Mets Trip to Vegas2 Franchises playing in minor league stadiums - A's & RaysWhite Sox needs to maximize the value of Garrett Crochet, Louis RobertWhite Sox need to flip the attitude – perhaps new faces will infuse the teamAlex Anthopolous trades & signings in Montreal built talentWhite Sox need to have a complete overhaul of their systemThe A’s were building in 2024 with Brett Rooke and their Catchers Mark tired of hearing about if and when on the stadiumHurricane changed the stadium circumstancesKen Hagan on bringing the Rays to Ybor – we need to talk with Tampa developer Darryl ShawTraffic to St Pete compared to TampaBaseball America – Top 10 Tampa Bay Rays prospectsHow do they measure grades of top prospects – Carson WilliamsComparison of Williams & Taylor Walls as a shortstopimagine if Taylor Walls merged with Junior CamineroLookout for Brayden TaylorWhere will Xavier Isaac and Tre’ Morgan be playing Baseball America gave Tre’ Morgan an 80 grade for fieldingGary Gill Hale pitcher grade – a closer could become a starter like Blake Snell in timeEncourage fans to subscribe to Baseball America for more insights to the gameMat keeps us positive as Rays fansLove affair between the Rays & the City of TampaRoller Coaster ride of the Rays stadium issue – what will MLB learnMat Germain on Blue Sky - @matgermain.bsky.social Mat’s Blue Sky Starter Packs for Rays FansJust a reminder you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot bsky social. That’s @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social
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USAWNT Baseball Player – Beth Greenwood - Women in BaseballPlayer Development Coach Won the Championship with the Comets at the AmericanGirlsBaseball.orgPath to the USAWNT Baseball teamMaking the 40 player team with Ila Borders, Meggie Meidlinger, Tamara HolmesCompetition to make it to the final roster becomes more challenging year after yearCatchers the Managers of tomorrowAl Lopez, historic catcher/manager at Tampa Baseball MuseumCatchers like Veronica Alvarez who took the tough job when others deferred in youth baseballFacing the hard throwing pitchersMaking adjustments – getting tighter and tighter to the plate Beth working with Player Development in Phillies program / Jersey Shore Blue ClawsWhat is Player Development – Helping Players to advance to the big leagues through game planning, nutrition, Excitement for development of a Women’s Professional Baseball League Professional League will give women a full-time job to focus on being an athlete and will increase the level of play Many women who play baseball need an alternate source for income. Some who have become architects, coaches & firefighters like Veronica Alvarez, Tamara Holmes, Valerie PerezWomens Professional Baseball League, Kat Williams & Leslie Heaphy Jason Varitek of Boston Red Sox was Beth’s baseball favorite catcher as a youngsterLater Beth later looked to USAWNT players for favorite playersRachel Balkovec – wore a lot of hats to advance in baseball strength coach, batting coach, manager of Tampa Tarpons, now director of Player Development for the MarlinsWhile working with the Threshers, a Phillies affiliate Beth met Rachel BalkovecBenches emptied between Threshers & Tarpons – a lot of emotionBaseball Travel what a calendar year looks likeBeth is playing at Roy Hobbs tournament this week in Fort Myers FloridaA fly on the wall in the 40’s & 50’s listen to AAGPBL playersMaybelle Blair, Shirley Burkovich are some of the AAGPBL legends that Beth has metFuture of Women’s Professional Baseball LeagueLook into the future with Michael Goodmon toward a Women’s LeagueHope that all Women’s baseball groups can come together to make a league happenBeth remembers playing in 2011 with Baseball for All girls teams & tournamentGreenwood’s performance with the Comets at AGB, DurhamBeth recounts 7th inning of tournament Bases loaded, full count, payoff pitch, foul tip into Beth’s glove Roy Hobbs tournament this weekend in Fort Myers - https://royhobbs.com/world-series/schedules/women-team
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Beth catches for the Comets in this championship game - https://www.mlb.com/video/agb-peaches-vs-agb-comets-138730 - check out at 2:23 timestamp for top of 7th.
Third Annual All-American Women’s Baseball Classic Results - https://americangirlsbaseball.org/third-annual-all-american-womens-baseball-classic/Mark is on BlueSky at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social & and at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
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Hurricane Brain in Tampa BayPinellas County Commission vote to not vote on Rays stadium bondWhere does the county funds come from to build a new stadiumTimeline of approval of Rays deal with both the City of St Pete & Pinellas countyCounty Bed Tax – can only be used for tourism – cannot be used for renourishing the beachesTimelines & Delays are not helped by Stu’s antagonistic communicationsCommissioner Brian Scott – shows disappointment with Stu & Tampa Bay Times’ headlines “End of the stadium deal?Reflect Reds Castellini & White Sox Reinsdorf poor communicationsWhen Billionaires speak people listenNeed Erik Neander to negotiateMLB teams as a tax havenQuebec govt putting on a $875 million roof for their stadiumOther options for Rays – Montreal, Nashville &County Commissioners Brian Scott & Kathleen Peters – Rays stadium investment will be a generational & transformative action for the future“reeks of corporate selfishness” a commissioner’s remarks of Rays recent media tacticIs it Rays strategy to motivate commissioners to vote no & give Stu option to move RaysWhat if MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, visited Tampa Bay and brokered a deal with Rays & Yankees at Steinbrenner Field, add 5,000 sitePinellas fields not suitable for the Rays to hold their 2025 seasonBlue Jays 2020 @ Sahlen fieldJose Siri traded to New York Mets, for reliever Eric OrzeWill Chandler Simpson a roster spotCould Dylan Carlson replace SiriWillie Adames – ex-Ray – declines Brewers qualifying offerCould Willy land with Dodgers or Tigers – what about Javy BaezAngels should release Francisco Lindor bring in Adames – Eeyore to Tigger moveBret Phillips now a pitcher and a future as a broadcasterBallySports - FanDuel – Diamond Team BroadcastingUtah Jazz - unique model, broadcasts local games live and is still profitablePerth Heat – Australian Baseball League – Tampa Bay RaysEyes on Angel MateoPost-season viewing & reading Beyond baseball:Mat: It’s not all about Batman – The Penguin & the Marvelous Miss MaiselMark: Ila Borders book – Making my Pitch & watching Saint of Second ChancesRoki Sasaki in the Rays future?What would Rays rotation look like with SasakiHow will stadium issues impact Free Agents attraction to the Tampa Bay RaysReflect on Nate Eovaldi & Wilson Ramos signings as players who came to the Rays as they needed to rebuild their valueExpect the Rays to be aggressive in possibly bringing on Danny Jansen or Kyle Higashioka – revenge on the YankeesRays will show that they are ready to compete in 2025 if they keep Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz, Jeffrey Springs & Pete FairbanksKen Hagan on WDAE – talks about the City of Tampa’s early offer to keep the Rays
Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on BlueSky @matgermain.bsky.social
Mark can be found on BlueSky at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social & and at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
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World Series Game 5 Expectations
Dodgers’ unexpected struggle to close out the series, Freddie Freeman's impact: Mat highlights Freeman’s impressive streak with six home runs across six World Series games, Yankees’ Comeback Attempt: Anthony Volpe energized the Yankees, kOhtani's Injury and Resilience with arm - Mat reflects on Ohtani’s ability to play while injured, likening his resilience to legends like Vlad Guerrero.Aaron Judge's Struggles and AdjustmentsDodgers’ Pressure and Rotation Challenges Future Outlook Yankees' 2025 Roster Outlook & PayrollYoung Talent on the HorizonFuture of AL East Competition - The Orioles as Potential FavoritesTension for the Dodgers in Game 5 Dodgers' Pitching Woes and World Series Strategy:Pitching Staff Injuries: Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin, and Clayton Kershaw.Three-Pitcher Strategy: Brent Honeywell's Dedication: commitment to helping Mookie Betts out of a slump, highlighting the dedication and team spirit essential in high-stakes playoff moments.Mookie Betts Post-Game Focus: he downplays fan drama to focus on the team’s performance.Fan Behavior and Stadium EtiquetteImpact on Future Fans: Both hosts reflect on the importance of modeling good behavior to foster a respectful stadium environment.World Series Sweeps: 21 World Series have ended in sweeps, with the Yankees involved in over half of these.Fun with Baseball Stats: Pre-Game and Post-Game Performances:Ice Cube and Fat Joe Performances: Is it worth the ticket. Does this attract a younger audience? Babyface - National Anthem Performances and CommentaryMemorable Moments and Player Challenges Shohei Ohtani’s underwhelming playoff performance and Mat’s admiration for Kike Hernández’s underrated postseason consistency. Documentary: See Her, Be HerWPBL Women’s Baseball Progress and New Leagues Baseball for All, a women’s baseball organization led by Justine Siegal, and the development of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) slated for a 2026 launch. Mat and Mark discuss the potential for growth and visibility of women’s sportsMat on Funding and Broadcasting Women’s BaseballNational Exposure and Strategic Marketing of Women in BaseballUpcoming Events: Arizona Fall League & Australian Baseball LeagueGame 5 starting with Shohei Ohtani’s recent first-pitch pop-out in good spirits.
Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_
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Milton debris and cleanup in Tampa Bay continues
#RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays offering support to local community
Avoid burning debris
What happens to the TB Rays without a roof
Rays not moving to the big O in Montreal – potential for MLB expansion team
Canadian Baseball History – Montreal Expos most HOF’ers per season
Evan Longoria & Kevin Kiermaier franchise players
Effective Defense players are not being weighed enough for HOF’ers
Automated Check Swing Challenge begins in Arizona Fall League
Need a new rule - "No Balks", we need to increase the trickery from the mound, give the pitcher a gift after shortening distance between the bases
Ex-Rays in the Weorld Series from the Dodgers include Brent Honeywell, Tyler Glasnow, Kevin Kiermaier, Anthony Banda, Amed Rosario
Brett Phillips signs a minor league contract with the Yankees as a pitcher
Brent Honeywell, Kevin Kiermaier & Anthony Banda were picked up by the Dodgers after many had given up on him
Will Kiermaier pick up a World Series ring after several years in the game
Blue Eyes, A Kevin Kiermaier baseball movie? Who would you pick to play KK, Jake Gyllenhaal?
Yankees, Nestor Cortes would trade his arm for a year for a World Series ring
Which ex-Rays would receive a ring if the Dodgers win World Series, Tyler Glasnow, Anthony Banda, Ryan Yarbrough, Brent Honeywell, JP Feyereisen, Kevin Kiermaier, Amed Rosario
Who receives a World Series rings with the winning team
Chris watching the Mets & Dodgers – are you Mets fans
World Series tickets for Game 3 ranging from $1,320 to $5093 on Ticketmaster
How much have Dodgers spent from 2021 – 2024 to get back to the World Series
Juan Soto will be a free agent next season, Cortes will be free agent in 2025
What changes will Yankees make for 2025 season, Anthony Rizzo will probably not be back, Cortes likely to return, Trent Grisham, Lou Trevino, Clark Schmidt & others
Who is hungriest to have Juan Soto on their team
All Rise, Here comes the Judge. Soto can never supplant Aaron Judge as the lead for the Yankees
What will Giants, Angels & others be doing to pull Juan Soto to their team.
If Mets surrender Alonso would they use that money to pick up Yankees’ Juan Soto
How would Yankees fans respond if Soto does not sign with them
Ohtani v Judge in postseason stats
The Athletic writers seem split on World Series pick – coin toss
Big Dollars built unique powerful large markets like LA & NY that overrides smaller markets
Shania Twain – You don’t impress me much
Smaller markets like Milwaukee & Tampa need a chance to compete in MLB
No Cinderella was invited to the MLB World Series, Large markets & Large money reign
Women in Baseball - Jean Fruth documentary See Her, Be Her, #SeeHerBeHer on MLB network between Games 2 & 3 of World Series
#RaysUp what’s up with the Trop where will the team play home games in 2025
Montreal Expos trip to Puerto Rico – would Rays consider playing games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium during rainy season, seats 18,000
Omaha – Charles Schwab field, 24,000 capacity
Orlando, Charlotte, Al Lang – closer to home options
Benefits & exposure to new fans if Rays play home games at other sites
Will the City of St. Pete provide funding to replace the roof for the Rays?
Giant Sun Umbrella for the Trop
Arizona Fall League, Xavier Isaac playing outfield & Tre Morgan both performing well
2 weeks away from player transition bonanza
Australian League to start up in a few weeks, Perth Heat
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Randy Sullivan CEO of Randy Sullivan’s Florida Baseball ARMory (FBA) has made a positive difference in several players’ lives. The FBA provides full individual assessment of all players and tailors a strategy that will increase their personal performance. Randy develops players that can combine Velocity & Command in their pitches.
Randy began his path in Division 1 Baseball at the Citadel to now being a Pitching Guru. His career moved from Air Force to Nuclear Silos to Physical Therapy in Florida Baseball circuit to FBA.He went undercover to discover what Baseball Scouts to find what they were looking for in a pitcher. Answer: Throw harder.As physical therapist and strength coach Randy began looking for a way to break the cycle from Injury to Play to InjuryMuch of FBA’s success can be attributed to Business Partner, Amy Marsh. She made a difference managing & growing the business from the beginning.Island of Misfit Pitchers begins to become Hot Bed of Talent at FBA“There is not just one solution” unique development for each pitcher – individual analysis of player’s physical hardwareRandy’s medical background allows him to do a deeper dive on how to develop speed & accuracy with over 29,000 player assessmentsHumble Guy from Winter Park, Logan Gilbert, entered Florida Baseball ARMory to increase his pitching ability. Logan, recent AL East pitcher of the Month has been one of the most consistent hard workers that Randy knows. Traditionally, many coaches and managers had worked on a faulty strategy of minimizing movement to maximize efficiency. This robbed players of their athleticism. Players develop ability to make rapid adjustments much like an Olympic athlete in the LugeWhich is the best Velocity or Command? Randy says he wants both for his pitchers.Randy shares the hierarchy of development for pitchers – Pain, Flame, Aim & GameThe Flame or Aim = Fastball or Command – these 2 are conjoined & Randy teaches how to have both in a single pitchRandy still catches in pros bullpen to get a better feel for the shape of the player’s pitchesFlorida Baseball ARMory instructors give guided individual plan for each playerFBA Summer Training Programs, Weekend Camps & Video Access to their work. Access to FBA with satellite training & phone appFBA provides Coach Certification with over 500 training videos Creativity – bringing in ideas from different places and develop something newLinking “Nerds to Neanderthals”Randy educates his players by showing his students the process and strategy while developing trust and a path to building their success. FBA Partner, Amy Marsh runs the business continues to be critical to the growth and success of FBA as they expand into their new facilities. Summer Camps coming upPlayers can enroll in Randy Sullivan’s Florida Baseball Armory programs at https://floridabaseballarmory.com/baseball-training-camps/
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Canadian Thanksgiving
Thank you to our Canadian friends and those who came from across the U.S. to aid and help from Canada to the Florida area post-Milton
Halifax Explosion
Tropicana Field – shredding of the roof
The rays in the aqua tank survived and have been moved to the Aquarium
Revisit the Tampa Bay Rays timeline on when & where they could have moved
If the City of St. Pete had not signed with the Rays, It would have given MLB & Rays ownership ability to move the Tampa Bay Rays to another city
What will Rays and Florida do to make the region better and stronger to withstand some of the force from future weather
Tampa General Hospital - AquaWall
Building new houses & structures with new hurricane building codes
Netherlands model in building dikes as a prevention to hurricanes
Water levels rising will create more difficulties for the future
Climate change choosing to acknowledge
What impact has Milton had on Spring Training, recreation & Little League fields
All-American Women’s Classic in Durham, NC – top female athletes
Looking forward to seeing more opportunities for women in baseball
Jean Fruth – capturing moments in the game See Her, Be Her - Documentary to run between Game 2 & Game 3 of World Series
World Series ex-Rays who are in the postseason, Brent Honeywell, Phil Maton, Alex Cobb, etc, etc
Kevin Kiermaier with the Dodgers, Tommy Pham with the Mets, Kyle Manzardo with the Guardians, Jake Cronenworth with the Padres
Big dollars have built some of the final teams in the postseason
Most fans want to see the Dodgers in the World Series
Outside of Guardians it looks like big spenders will be the only ones at the World Series table
AAGPBL – used to rebuild teams each season to balance out talent between teams
MLB rule changes have been at the benefit of the larger teams – penalties for overspending has been minimal.
Team ownership of Green Bay Packers & Atlanta Braves allows individuals to buy into the team. Not just one sole ownership of the team
The Public Trust of newspapers historically, and good objective reporting
News is supposed to be based in fact – has news been vetted by enough sources – looking beyond the self-contained glass bubble
Today several “news” operations have been purchased by owners with a political interest and use these as a tool to promote their view of the world. “Experts” are not always experts.
Many sports news outlets do not have someone covering the Rays.
Sources of information should be thought-provoking. . Reading the paper makes us more educated and involved
Basic Journalism methods – do your homework and have more than one verifiable source for good news reporting.
GroundNews Network App a great source for identifying news sources, political leanings, accuracy
Arizona Field League (AFL) which is managed by MLB – 6 teams in the league, each AFL team has a roster from a combined 5 MLB affiliated teams. Rosters are mostly strong prospects
The AFL team, Mesa Solar Sox, has a roster from 5 teams Chicago Cubs, Oakland A’s, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Rays
2 young players in Rays system in the AFL:
Xavier Isaac easy strength will hit a lot of Home Runsan eye on Tre MorganAustralian Baseball League (ABL) not affiliated with MLB – Rays sent to the Perth Heat team include: Jhon Diaz, Carlos Colmenarez, Angel Luis Mateo, Enderson Delgado
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Get Ready for the Third Annual All-American Women’s Baseball Classic
Blackout Baseball to watch with MLB.tv & Bally subscriptions
How to not successfully market baseballOnce 35 million viewers for each game of the World Series. Now down to 9 million viewers per game. Why are the fans leaving and where are they going
Diamond Bankruptcy– Bally Sports & Amazon Prime Monday Night Baseball
How many services do you need or can afford to watch baseball or football? Apple, DAZN, ESPN, Peacock, Amazon
Cord-cutters from the days of strikes left the game never to return
MLB.tv package had include Playoff games but now expects fans to pay more after watching for the entire regular season
What if MLB solely managed all broadcasts and could offer fans
“Watching” MLB postseason Wild Card game through play by play on the phone
Brockmeyer universe enters into MLB future?
Savannah Bananas baseball
Baseball is a Romantic sport – Take me out to the ballgame, family event at the ballpark
Need more events like the “Field of Dreams” games that MLB has developed
Fans should consider spending their time with Minor League team games, Little League, Recreation League and American League games
Helene’s impact – on families, homes, rebuilding, insurance – may also change the landscape of teams and their fields.
Mat – prior to Helene, Water levels had gone up 6 inches since 1991 – On top of that storm surges
All-American Women’s Baseball Tournament.
Olympic level talent playing with 4 teams – it could become a new League of their own Donate or Buy Tickets #ALOTO
#RockfordPeaches, IWBC, #KenoshaComets, #FortWayneDasies @AAGPBLOrioles season has come to a close – Gunnar Henderson last strike out of 2024 in 2nd Wild Card game.
O’s traded a lot of top talent this year, but also picked up Zach Eflin &others
Orioles fans expected more. We had high hopes for them a
Miami Marlins clears the decks on all coaches after Schumacher’s departure.
What were Marlins going to do after departures of Derek Jeter & Kim Ng?
Peter Bendix putting his stamp on the the Marlins
Yankee-isms, My Way or the Highway past philosophy?
Reflect on 2018 when Rays Way changed everything and similarities with Marlins
Skip Schumacher should be picked up by Montreal Blue Jays or the Rockies
Mariners – still have never made it to the World Series
Mariner Factors: Injuries, Travel Schedule, Cry Poor, Jerry DiPoto
Mat is ready to bring Ichiro in as a Manager for the Mariners
AL Post Season Series – Yankees & Royals face-off
Pete Rose – Mat got to see him in Montreal at the end of Pete’s career
ROY – 1963, played 16 years with the Reds, MVP & World Series, Amazing BA, Gold Glover, Big Red Machine. He could have retired at 37 years old. Played 24 years in baseball. Finished career with a .303 average
Pete’s Heart & Soul – played over 200 more games than any other player in history
Ongoing media on Pete’s gambling overwhelms what he achieved as a player
Johnny Bench – Pete’s apology
Age 37 to 42 Pete lowered his strike out percentage
Let’s build a Pete Rose museum across from Cooperstown
Australian Baseball League starting soon
Dodgers/Yankees World Series?
Watching highlights of the postseason games as we cannot afford to buy one more service to watch baseball.
All-American Women's Baseball Classic
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Women's Baseball World Cup: 6 elite women's baseball teams (Mexico, Venezuela, Canada, Japan, China Taipei, USA) competed at the World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ontario, August 2024.USA vs Japan: Japan's 39-game winning streak (since 2012) ended when Team USA defeated them in extra innings, with Meggie Meidlinger pitching the final 2 1/3 innings to seal the victory.Meggie's Experience: Meggie shares her pride in representing the USA, how the team of 20 athletes worked together, and her personal experiences in the high-stakes game against Japan.Teamwork & Preparation: Meggie emphasizes the intense preparation, roles, and teamwork necessary to face top-tier international teams, describing it as fitting together like a puzzle.Pitching as a Closer: The mental intensity of a closer was discussed, with Meggie drawing parallels to the mindset of MLB pitcher Pete Fairbanks of the Tampa Bay Rays.Tournament Achievements: Team USA brought home silver, moving from a 4th to 2nd world ranking. Meggie also highlights individual accomplishments within the team, including awards for Best RBI and Best Win/Loss Average.Future Goals: Now that the World Cup is over, the players are transitioning into the off-season, focusing on personal development and training for the next round of competitions.Notable Quotes: Every time I get to represent USA across my chest is an absolute honor." - Meggie MeidlingerPersonal Projects: Beyond baseball, Meggie continues her work in architecture and missionary work in Uganda through the organization Baseball at Heart, which promotes girls' baseball.
https://www.instagram.com/baseball_at_heart/Baseball in Uganda: Meggie discusses her involvement with Baseball at Heart, a girls' baseball organization in Uganda, and the positive impact they are making. Listeners can support the organization via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/baseball_at_heart/.@MLBDevelops Initiatives: Meggie highlights her participation in MLB’s programs like GRIT, EDI, Trailblazer Series, and Breakthrough aimed at identifying and developing young female baseball talent in the U.S.Trailblazing Women in Baseball: Making waves including Olivia Pichardo at Brown University and Kelsie Whitmore with the Oakland Ballers.Remembering Mamie "Peanut" Johnson: Meggie shares her cherished memories of meeting Mamie Peanut Johnson, one of the first women to play in the Negro Leagues. They discuss her trailblazing legacy and what it meant to be a female pitcher in a male-dominated sport.·The All-American Girls Tournament: Looking ahead to the upcoming tournament in Durham, NC, Mark and Meggie talk about the growth of the tournament, the talent on display, and their hopes for the future of women's baseball.·Baseball History: The episode also explores legendary players like Jackie Robinson and the overlooked history of women in baseball, including stories like Jackie Mitchell, who famously struck out Babe Ruth.Shu Shu Wirth project, a standout player from the Blue Sox, who stole 89 bases in one season and left a lasting mark on the game.Giving Back to the Game: with Baseball at Heart Learn more on Facebook about Baseball at HeartAll-American Women’s Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13
Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play.
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Mat_Germain_ & Mark at BaseballBiz On Deck take a look at the closing of 2024 season and the future of the Rays.
Tampa Bay facing hurricane Helene strong winds, storm surges – stay safe
2019 Rays won 96 games and spent 60 million
2024 Rays exceed $100 million and they don’t make the playoffs
Rays strategy to spend less and perform better has been proven
Winning streak was needed
Missing LH Bats
Jonathan Aranda, shining star at the end of the season for Rays. His hitting abilities can make a difference for the Rays futureRays are pleased with Siri defensively & hope for more consistency at bat
Siri is a good value for $1 million – but keep your eyes open on who may be coming up through the Rays Minor League
Bowling Green Hot Rods won their league championship
Chandler Simpson – 103 Stolen bases with the Montgomery Biscuits
Minor League love to Mike Birling & Durham Bulls organization for hosting the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic October 11 – 14th
WBSC – Women’s Baseball World Cup Championship. Japan won the Gold, The US won the Silver and Canada the Bronze.
Canadian, Sena Catterall won 3 WBSC Individual awards - Most Stolen Bases (6), Most Runs Scored (9), and Best Defensive Player
MLB Wild Card Standings who has Clinched a spot for the post-season,
National League Division winners include the Brewers & Phillies. Dodgers are leading the West with 94 wins. Top NL Wild Card contenders include: Padres, Mets, Diamondbacks. The Atlanta Braves nipping away with 1 game back behind the D-backsAmerican League Division winners include the Astros & Guardians with the Yankees as the likely AL East division champs. The Baltimore Orioles have clenched a playoff spot with the Tigers, Royals and maybe the Twins & Royals as potential playoff teams.
Cinderella Stories? - The Tigers are looking good and what about those Mets
X-Rays still likely in contention from the Brewers, Matt Arnold, Willie Adames & Jake Bauers, Tobias Meyers, Hobie Milner & Tyler Black
What will 2025 look hold for the Catching positionLogan Driscoll’s potential for the future -
A look back at past catchers & injuries with Wilson Ramos, Travis d’Arnaud & Mike Zunino
Kenny Piper has a lot of power and gets a lot of key hits in clutch situations
Dominic Keegan - could he become an option – maybe starting at AAA for 2025
How will Catcher’s framing skills be impacted by an electronic strike zone
Maybe the catcher will become a 2nd DH position
Pitchcom, collisions at the plate, electronic strike zones may change catching position to a Utility Player
Shohei Ohtani – can a DH Offense only player be a MVP winner. Will the 50 home runs / 50 stolen bases be enough for Ohtani to win the MVP.
Even Babe Ruth could not overcome what Ohtani has been achieving
Who could be other AL MVP considerations – Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson
“The Ohtani” award
Ohtani will want to return to the mound.
Thanks to the Rays Minor Leaguers including the Bowling Green Hot Rods
Build MLB popularity by putting all team levels under 1 roof
Australian Baseball League
A gift the Rays with a 6-man rotation
Mat would like to see a real team leader on the team and recommend Pete Alonso. What a difference it would make for the Rays’s franchise.
Arizona Fall League will see Xavier Isaac & Tre Morgan from the Rays
All-American Women’s Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play
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Philip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women’s Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBLJoe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean FautArthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler’s thesis amongst other AAGPBL playersPeppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.Petition Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame to have AAGBPL – Fall of 1988 HOF launches AAGBPLDocumentary of league – Kelly Candaele & Kim Wilson “A League of Their Own” PBS documentary Penny Marshall, Yankees fan, directs a “A League Of Their Own” movie – highest grossing baseball movie in history.Movie inspires many - Little League allowing young girls to play baseballFormer AAGPBL Sue Zipay, is starting a new League of Their Own with tournament in Sarasota, Nov. 17th – 19thFall 1942, US War Department notifies major league baseball owners that in 1943 there may not be a baseball season due to man power needed for the war. Wrigley responds to War Dept news & creates the AAGPBLLeague moves to overhand pitching in 1948 Tampa Baseball Museum Shu-Shu Wirth – Ybor native makes it to the AAGPBL – South Bend Blue SoxShu-Shu bridged the language gap between Cuban players & AAGBPL ManagersPlayers for teams were selected at a league level prior to each seasonLoaning players to other teamsDodgers Spring Training in 1947 moves to Havana Cuba as they brought Jackie Robinson onto the teamBranch Rickey was one of 3 trustees to begin the AAGBPL and set it up as a non-profit leagueCuban promoter had developed girls teams in HavanaAAGBPL were drawing 15,000+ crowds for their Havana gamesShortstop Shu-Shu Wirth spoke Spanish & helped communicate with players & coachesExhibition games a good tool for scouting & recruiting new players on the road. Ruth Davis, bat girl for the Blue Sox, shares impact of AAGPBL on how the women in the league broadened her horizons for careers as she watched players succeed off-field.Merrie’s visit to Cooperstown and the AAGPBL Reunion in Syracuse, New YorkPost League many players continued as athletes in other professional sports including tennis, golf & professional bowling. Jean Faut became a successful professional bowler
Merrie’s book
“The Origins & History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League”
All-American Women’s Baseball Classic in Sarasota - November 17 – 19, 2023
https://americangirlsbaseball.org/all-american-womans-baseball-classic/Past Tournament Video Highlights
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Guests: Leslie Heaphy & Kat Williams from the International Women’s Baseball Center share their stories and the mission of the IWBC
MLB Develops - Trailblazer Series event at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. Young girls learned from national champion players, followed by an engaging presentation by Leslie and Kat on the history and future of women in baseball.IWBC’s Vision & Mission
Kat Williams: The IWBC, founded in 2014, aims to preserve and protect the legacy of women in baseball across the world. Leslie Heaphy: Education is key to the IWBC’s mission—educating not only about past women in baseball but also future possibilities for young girls. It is about empowering them to see themselves as influencers and advocates, both on and off the field.Engagement with Young Athletes
The importance of making young girls realize that they have the power to influence others. Encouraged the girls to think about how they can be influencersWomen’s Sports InfluenceUsing sports icons like Caitlin Clark (basketball) to engage girls shows how women's influence extends across sports.IWBC's Goal is not only to build a physical space in Rockford, IL, near the historic home of the Rockford Peaches but also to create ongoing education and action.
MLB Develops & Women’s Baseball Growth provides opportunities for young girls in baseball
Baseball for Women Collaboration
Discuss the need for greater cooperation between organizations promoting women’s baseball. Although the IWBC collaborates with other groups like Baseball for All, they continue striving for even more unified efforts to magnify their impact.Women in Baseball Progress:
Moving past celebrating “firsts” like Rachel Balkovec becoming the manager of the Tampa Tarpons. The focus should shift toward ongoing representation and recognition of talent in women's baseball.
Disappointment over Kim Ng’s departure from the Miami Marlins and how women in leadership roles still face obstacles in MLB.
Women’s Baseball World Cup - praised for showcasing incredible talent and dedication, with young players like Naomi Ryan being examples of the rising stars.
Veronica Alvarez’s role as a mentor and leader for the U.S. Women’s National Team fosters a positive team culture.
Encouraging Local Support for Women’s Baseball:
The importance of local initiatives, like the Rockford Little Peaches team, and how supporting girls' involvement in baseball at the grassroots level is crucial for the sport's growth.
The ongoing struggle for girls to continue playing baseball without being pushed into softball was also discussed.
Support women’s baseball at all levels, from Little League to professional tournaments, noting that these games often feature top-notch talent.
Learn more at the IWBC website / or on Facebook
All-American Women’s Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play.
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9/11 – Thank you to all of the first responders who have given of themselves daily then & now
RaysUp Wild Card Standings is there any reason to look at these – No
Jonny DeLuca showing his stuff, shining & outmuscling Rays teammates Christopher Morel & Dylan Carlson. DeLuca’s numbers batting .435 (10-for-23) over a six-game on-base streak and is slashing .368/.410/.596 (21-for-57) with 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR and 7 RBI in his last 16 games…
Junior Caminero – what else will we see from hi
Rays pitching?
DeLuca’s numbers batting .435 (10-for-23) over a 6 game on-base streak & slashing .368/.410/.596 (21-for-57) with 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HRs and 7 RBIs in his last 16 games. Premium outfielder for 2025.
Future of Yandy Diaz & Jose Siri
Rays Minor League, Montgomery Biscuits, Chandler Simpson with a strong work ethic has stolen over 100 bases will drive pitchers & catchers nuts – He Will RUN!
Jose Caballero is leading the league in steals. He could continue as a utility player for Tampa Bay. Will Taylor Walls be able to stay in 2025 as Caballero’s talent & results rise.
Which Minor leaguer’s will advance in 2025?
Minor League successes –
Bowling Green Hot Rods – 75 & 54 (1st in the SAL South
The Charleston River Dogs – 69 & 61 (2nd in the CAR South)Durham Bulls have had several players pulled from their team making it difficult to rise above .500
Some unhappy fans pick up the microscope this season and unfairly look solely at Kevin Cash
Managers stick with players longer than they should
Take a broader view of Kevin Cash and what he did after team took on early injuries. Needed action to take advantage of talented players
What happened to Austin Shenton – why haven’t we been using him instead of Christopher Morel
What do you do when the family gives you an unwanted gift. Use it or Lose it.
What will Kevin Cash see when he looks back at 2024
Rays have showed a lot of tenacity in the last month against some top teams
Wild Card is no longer an option – time to find the special players and moments
Taylor Walls had a good game recently including a HR, a base hit and an RBI
Phillies fun fact – Mike Cash, Kevin’s Dad, played for a Phillies minor league team
Facing X-Rays – Jose Alvarado, Diego Castillo,
Top 30 Pitchers since trade deadline Christopher Sanchez, Blake Snell & Tobias Meyers
Phillies Nick Castellanos give Rays payback with a HR the day after HBP from Uceta
Drew Rasmussen – Rays move Drew to multi-inning reliever with lower pitch counts
Jeffrey Springs on 15 day IL
23-year old, Taj Bradley has exceeded 130 innings this season. Still a young man. Look at Blake Snell example of growth with age.
Chicago White Sox and Zach Hample gives an attendance count
Should Chicago keep the White Sox or should this team be moved
Keep Cubs the sole Chicago team
Mat asks about a Christmas Countdown calendar for the Ray’s to start building the new stadium
April Fools Day?
Future of Rays with the business development
Mat looks to the future –Rays Minors League in Charleston’s Gary Gill Hill & Drew Dowd
Watch minor leagues on MLB TV
Will Curtis Mead return to Australia to play in Adelaide
What will we see in the Fall League in the AFL, Chandler Simpson & Tre Morgan
All-American Women’s Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13
Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play
You can find Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"
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Lake Mary Little League World Championship:
The Lake Mary team from Florida has won the Little League World Series, overcoming both U.S. and international teams. If you missed the action, it’s worth catching a replay.
Rays Road Trip Recap:
The Tampa Bay Rays return home after a challenging 10-game road trip on the East Coast.
Series breakdown:
Oakland A’s: Split the 4-game series.
LA Dodgers: Lost the series, taking 1 out of 3 games.
Seattle Mariners: Took 1 out of 3 games.
Notable performances included Junior Caminero’s first home run of the season against the Dodgers and Randy Arozarena’s two home runs during the Mariners series.
Key Games and Moments:
Dodgers Series:
Junior Caminero hit a 100 mph pitch from Bobby Miller for his first home run.
Chris Morell’s double and two-run homer highlighted the Rays' offense.
Shohei Ohtani’s grand slam and 40th home run of the season.
A recap of the Dodgers’ golden bobblehead giveaway featuring Ohtani and his dog, Decoy.
Mariners Series:
Managerial change with Scott Servais being replaced by Dan Wilson.
Randy Arozarena’s resurgence against his former team, hitting two home runs.
Logan Gilbert’s standout performance with 10 strikeouts in 6 innings
Jeffrey Springs had 9 strikeouts in 10 innings
Rays pitching cumulative 19 strikeoutsLake Mary Little League - World Series winners
Congratulations to SS/2B/CF: Chase Anderson, 12 of SanfordP/OF: Christopher Chikodroff, 11, of OrlandoOF/P/3B: Lathan Norton, 12, of Sanford2B/3B: Hunter Alexander, 12, of SanfordSS/3B/P: JJ Feliciano, 12, LongwoodOF/P: Jacob Bibaud, 12, Lake Mary, FLCF/P: Liam Morrisey, 12, SanfordP/OF: Luis Calo, 12, SanfordC/P/3B: Landon Bono, 12, Lake MaryUTIL: Garrett Rohozen, 12, Sanford1B: DeMarcos Mieses, 11, Sanford1B/C/P: Teraj Alexander, 12, SanfordRays’ Return to The Trop:
The Rays are back home at Tropicana Field for a 7-game homestand.
Upcoming opponents include the Padres and Twins, crucial matchups as the Rays are currently 6 games back in the AL Wild Card race with 29 games left in the season.
Final Thoughts: With the Rays’ season winding down, every game counts. Mark shares his optimism, reflecting Mat’s belief that a winning streak could still put the Rays back in the Wild Card race.
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Rays' Current Performance:
The team continues to hover around.500 mark
Low attendance figures in Oakland
2020 season with cardboard cutouts in the stands.
Oakland A’s, and how they manage to stay afloat despite low attendance, largely through revenue sharing and TV deals.
Rays’ New Stadium Prospects:
Discussion on the upcoming new stadium for the Rays and its potential economic impact, including year-round restaurants and businesses around the stadium.
Concerns about the promises made by politicians versus what is delivered in the final plan.
Local Politics and the Stadium Deal:
Insights into recent local political developments, including Mayor Ken Welch’s controversial bonuses to city employees who worked on the Rays’ stadium deal, which were later rescinded.
Wild Card Possibilities:
Mat breaks down the Rays’ chances of making it to the Wild Card, comparing the American League to the National League in terms of competition.
The Rays only need to surpass a few teams, and their pitching staff gives them a fighting chance if they can regain some momentum.
Key Players and Performances:
Jose Siri’s fluctuating performance and the importance of maintaining hustle and focus.
Praise for Kevin Cash’s tough decisions to bench Siri to send a message, which paid off in the form of a game-winning run.
Shane Baz’s recent performance & the potential impact of his return to form on the Rays' playoff hopes.
Mat provides a hopeful outlook, suggesting Rays can make it into the playoffs, their strong pitching makes them a dangerous contender.
Dylan Carlson & Uceta bringing new successes to the team
Proposed Six-Inning Minimum for Pitchers:
Six-inning minimum for pitchers raises concerns about potential strain on pitchers’ arms.
The implications of forcing a struggling pitcher to stay in the game when they are clearly not performing well
Mat’s Take on the Rule:
Mat expresses his strong opposition to the six-inning minimum, stating that he might stop watching baseball if such a rule is implemented.
He argues that this rule would favor larger market teams that can afford to pay pitchers who can dominate for six innings and suggests that this is another example of MLB’s interference to favor big-market teams.
Strategic and Health Implications:
Proposed rule would eliminate some of the strategy in baseball and further disconnect the current game from its history.
A better approach to protecting pitchers' arms would be to adopt a six-man rotation, similar to the approach used in Japan,
Teams may be prioritizing financial savings over player health, by overworking young pitchers and avoiding paying them long-term contracts
Pitchers in Japan are managed differently, often throwing more pitches in non-game situations to strengthen their arms, but only pitching once per week in games.
Mark humorously suggests that MLB could learn from Japan by temporarily suspending a struggling MLB team and replacing them with a Japanese team to teach the other teams how to manage pitchers better.
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Orioles first team to hit 70 game winsAL East – would you prefer to go into the season as Wild Card or division winnerMomentum v Time-Off before post-seasonSince 1990 – MLB’s winningest team has only won World Series 7 timesDodgers 106 wins went 1 in 9 in post-seasonRestructure the post-season?O’s had 101 wins in regular season last yearTeams that have to battle it out with more games seem to work harder Gerritt Cole – pissed with pre-game ceremony that Orioles injuries are insane with pitching, Felix Bautista is out, Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Wells, Webb, Cologne, Kyle Bradish all outThank goodness for Corbin Burnes and adding Zach Eflin who is now 3 – 0 for OriolesIs Trevor Rogers an answer to pitching?AL East teams are suffering a rough 2nd half of the seasonO’s strong Offense compensating with challenging pitching availabilityTryout time for O’s pitching – Angels in the Outfield Orioles & Yankees trading first place in the LeagueChicago record of 21 games lost in a row matched 1981 OriolesChicago White Sox defeats Yankees – Yankees pitcher was Luis GilWhite Sox post-game celebration when Eloy Jiminez was traded to O’sNew ownership group with Orioles – changes from Angelos familyBaltimore payroll & commitments to next year – 2024 budget - $101 millionAnthony Santander – in 60 games has hit 25 Home Runs – gotta keep him, Gunnar Henderson & Adley RutschmanYouth of O’s team – Jackson Holliday, Colton Howser, Gunnar Henderson & Coby MayoAnthony Santander – veteran on the team is needed. Aided Colton Howser with his battingAL East is the BeastBrandon Hyde – how can you be critical – weird movesTaylor Walls, Jose Siri & Johnny DeLuca are predictable with hittingRays best in MLB pitching since July but coming up short on OffenseBlue Jays Front Office - what would happen without Bichette & Guerrero JrAlejandro Kirk - great eye - great hitterRed Sox quietly climbs up in AL EastTampa Bay teams, Bucs, Lightning, Rays up for sale? Mat, Nate & Mark ready to empty their IRA’aSt. Pete – new stadium for Tampa BayMLB Expansion – Angelos family residence in Nashville, other options $830 million dollars on a roof in Montreal for the Big O – why not wait and build a new stadium for a new MLB teamReview timing of bringing up players from the farm to the showFelix Bautista will not return to Orioles until next yearRays have seen returning pitchers, Baz, Springs, Rasmussen, Bradley & PepiotShane McClanahan return probably not until next yearDylan Carson & Chris Morel – new Tampa Bay RaysPine Riders – Orioles, Heston Kjerstad – Rays, Austin Shenton“Give me the Runs” – Tampa Bay Rays Manager, Kevin Cash - Drink the Water
Special Thanks to Nate Andrews for sharing knowledge on The Baltimore Orioles
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Happy Birthday to Matt JoyceChicago White Sox broke 21 game losing streak – need an “Angels in the Outfield” solutionWSBC Women’s Baseball World Cup teams, Canada, Japan, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, China TapeiUSA defeats Japan in the Round Robin breaking a 39-game winning streak going back to 2012Japan won Gold championship game against USA 2 days later – winning 7th consecutive gold in this tournamentRaysUp! Taylor Walls – needs help on offense & defense – time for a minor league rebootJunior Caminero – keeping player down in minors until August 26th to keep him at rookie status. Look at Paul SkeineMat proposes an 8 or 7-year system that allows ownership to keep player without a penalty for in oredr to bring great talent up sooner rather than laterHow to encourage young people to play & support the game – example of Tom Brady’s choice for football over baseballOrganized Soccer does not follow the same model as MLBIs Draft Pick Compensation deal working?Rob Manfred’s elimination of several minor league teams – probably the right callInternational signingsExtend DSL & SCL seasons to give players a better opportunity Brothers in Exile documentary - Livan and Orlando "El Duque" HernandezWhat can we expect from Chris MorelTampa Bay Rays strong series winsDrew Rasmussen returns – has been throwing 99 mph in minor leagueWhy do Rays run a 25 man roster when they could have 26 X-Rays performance this week with Tommy Pham at CardinalMedia finally taking 2x Cy Young winner, Blake Snell seriously with his recent 9 inning no-hitterWilly Adames – hit 2 run Home Runs with the Milwaukee Brewers – will Brewers find the money to keep Willy in Milwaukee.Enjoy the players even after they leave the Rays – Randy ArozarenaInjuries are impacting the divisions – what opportunities will spawn during this timeLooking for a winning streak to come for the Tampa Bay RaysMat’s selection of pitcher or batter that is under the media radar – Batter: Colton Ledbetter is starting to show the speed and power of a good player to come – Josh Lowe stylePitcher: Owen Wild, a lot of strength & is continuing to improve, control is above average
Congratulations to the entire USA Womens Baseball Team for an exciting tournament and winning the Silver. Team members included:
Anna Kimbrell, Kelsie Whitmore, Jade Gortarez , Meggie Meidlinger Alex Hugo, Kylee Lahners, Ashton Lansdell, Denae Benites, Jillian Albayati, Jamie Baum, Elise Berger, Niki Eckert, Alana Martinez, Olivia Pichardo, Remi Schaber, Sarah Edwards, Beth Greenwood, Valerie Perez, Naomi Ryan, and London Studer
Coaches: Veronica Alvarez, Reynol Mendoza & assistant coaches Alex Oglesby and Malaika Underwood
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Educator, historian, baseball enthusiast, and advocate of the gameHighly respected in Tampa's baseball community and known for his contributions, including the Tony Saladino Senior Tournament.Tony's Baseball Beginnings:Tony fell in love with baseball in Ybor City, inspired by Al Lopez. He played in a recreational league before Little Leagues existed, directed by Andrew Espolita, who also influenced Lou Piniella and Tony La Russa.Hillsborough County's Baseball Legacy:Hillsborough County boasts over 95 baseball players who made it to Major League Baseball.Tony reminisces about the vibrant baseball culture and the facilities like Cuscaden Park in Ybor City.Personal Connections and Memorabilia:Tony shares personal stories and mementos from his home, including connections to Wade Boggs and the Al Lopez statue project.He recounts memories of Al Lopez and the impact of the Al Lopez FieldTony Saladino Senior Tournament:Founded in honor of Tony's father, the tournament has been running for 44 years.The tournament started with 11 teams and now features 42 teams from Hillsborough County. The Saladino family, especially Tony's wife, Bertha, played a crucial role in hosting scouts and supporting the tournament's success.Community and Support:The Saladino family provided free admission, programs, and home-cooked meals for scouts The tournament became a significant scouting event, known nationwide for its hospitality and talent showcaseExpansion and Collaboration:The Tampa Bay Rays front office proposed moving the Saladino championship game to Tropicana Field Tony suggested an All-Star game between Hillsborough and Pinellas County instead.The All-Star game continues to strengthen community ties and promote local talent.Notable Players and Awards:The tournament has seen many players go on to Major League Baseball, including Doc Gooden and Dave Magadan. Tony recounts the story of Dave Magadan signing his Alabama scholarship at Tony's home.University of Tampa's Success:Tony shares the pride of seeing his grandson, Nico Saladino, play as a shortstop for the University of Tampa (UT)UT victory in the NCAA Division II World Series.Legacy and Future:Saladino's son now manages the tournament, continuing the family tradition. Tony reflects on his lifelong dedication to baseball aHis motto: "I'm slowing down, but I'm not stopping."Special Thanks to Williams Ross Chernoff's Nomads for the music Makie ElkinoShow Notes created in part by ChatGPT
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