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July 14, 2022

RaysUp - Mat Germain visits to discuss Tampa Bay Rays growth & change

RaysUp - Mat Germain visits to discuss Tampa Bay Rays growth & change
  • 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
Also special thanks to @SportsBlitzPod for the heads up on Charlie Montoyo

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