RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays need a jump start after Orioles debacle

@Mat_Germain & Mark review the Rays after 


Discussion about dome stadiums and the necessity of having
one with  a dome that can be opened or closed.

Concerns about player safety with bullpen mounds on the
field.

Specific example of Johnny DeLuca's near injury due to
bullpen placement.

Argument for designing stadiums to better protect players.

Mention of Oakland's unique bullpen setup.

Suggestion to use Tropicana 300 levels of the stadium for
bullpen areas.

Comment on the emotional impact of a team's poor performance
at home.

Reflection on the team's lack of energy and production.

Discussion on the importance of timing with the trade
deadline approaching.

Positive signs with players like Brandon Lowe making
significant contributions.

Mention of specific matchups and players' performances.

Discussion about Harold Ramirez's role and performance.

Mention of a Twitter survey about Harold Ramirez's potential
landing spots.

Recognition of Ramirez's character and improved defensive
abilities.

Mention of Mat Germain's presence on Twitter and his valuable
insights.

Commentary on recent changes to Twitter's (X) like feature.

Observation on the impact of these changes on user
interactions.

Update on Jeffrey Springs' performance in AAA and his
potential return.

Speculation on trade deadline decisions for the Rays.

Reflection on the emotional rollercoaster of being a Rays
fan.

Comparison of the current season to the previous year's
performance in the AL East.

Rays Catchers options – JT Realmuto, Sean Murphy, William
Contreras – where would the Rays be now if one of these guys had
been brought to the Rays

Atlanta Braves, Charlie Morton & Travis d’Arnaud battery
is exceptional. 

Would future Charlie Morton become a relief pitcher like John
Smoltz and later as a pitching coach

Siri bringing back some fire to the Rays

A view from the Rays farm –strength coming up soon

Chandler Simpson, in park home run in 14.2 seconds

Future new roster of Opening Day in the new Rays
stadium 

Rays need a catcher like Orioles’ Adley Rutschman – He is a
consistent leader

Mike Zunino – a steady force for the Rays – could be a good
scout for the Rays

Florida Collegiate Baseball – Florida State & University
of Florida heading to the NCAA post-season in Omaha

Jac Caglione

Ybor Legacy Awards with Lou Piniella – kicking up the dirt

St Pete Stadium & Collen Wright update – all-day workshop
and then first official vote on the Rays stadium

Annual Summer Break with the St. Pete Council while Rays
stadium is being considered

Gotta bring Shane Baz & Jeffery Spring up sooner than
later

Chandler Simpson moves up & Braydon Taylor OPS through
the roof



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