- AL East Hot Topics, Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays, Charlie Montoyo firing
- Jonathan India, cornerstone for the Reds – one that the Rays pursued
- The Rays are the Mystique of the X-men change to a new shape when needed
- Brandon Lowe took a solid hit to the helmet last week in the Minors, we expect him to be back soon.
- Moving the pieces as players come up and go down
- Strong main players that are out Zunino, Lowe, Franco, Kiermaier & Margot
- Christian Bethancourt good framer for the Rays
- What will the team look like at the Trade Deadline?
- Will addition of Yu Chang make Brujan a good trading piece?
- Christian Bethancourt & Francisco Mejia experience playing together in Winter League
- Yandy Diaz is invaluable at the plate. The Rays need more like Yandy
- Playing time for Ji-man Choi has been reduced. What gives?
- Isaac Paredes has been a great trade for Austin Meadows
- Competition breeds excellence with the Rays – Jonathan Aranda and others fight to stay in the show
- Will Wander Franco walk the injury path like Aaron Judge?
- Corey Kluber can be the man whose hands steadies the Pitching
- As trade deadline approaches where will the Rays buy or trade
- Rehab guys who we look forward to seeing again Yonny Chirinos, Andrew Kittredge, Nick Anderson, and Cody Reed
- Alexis Diaz could be an ideal piece for the Rays
- Shohei Ohtani trade would elevate the Rays to a new presence
- Rays MiLB players shine, @KyleTMazardo, @TajBradley, Willy Vasquez, & Orlando Barrios named
- Pitchers and Players of the week in their respective leagues - Taj Bradley will be a key pitcher for the TBRays future. We could see him in August or September with the Rays
- How will firing Blue Jays manager, Charlie Montoyo impact their players
- Mat points out that Blue Jays do not have the depth to advance to the playoffs Ryu & Kikuchi have not proven worthwhile.
- Tyler Glasnow may return this season and could get limited play as a relief pitcher or closer in the post-season
Special Thanks to Mat Germain @Mat_Germain_ on Twitter for his insights, analysis and news on the Tampa Bay Rays
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