RaysUp - Rays lineup shakout, Angel flies away plus Bob Kendrick & Negro League stats

Retirement of Angel Hernandez, controversial MLB umpire.

Mat Germain suggests that umpires over 60 should retire due
to declining reflexes and eyesight.

Mark Corbett and Mat Germain talk about other umpires like CB
Buckner and Joe West, noting that Joe West started a podcast
after retirement.

Discussion about various sports personalities who have
ventured into podcasting, including former Yankees’ CC Sabathia
and Rays’ Pete Fairbanks.

What would a Tyler Glasnow podcast  sound like  -
“potty mouth”

Harold Ramirez and Ahmed Rosario poll

Mat Germain analyzes the Rays' performance against
left-handed and right-handed pitching

Lineup changes made by Kevin Cash.

Mat Germain mentions Richie Palacios' success against certain
types of pitches and criticizes the lack of playing time for
Harold Ramirez.

Randy Arozarena's should he be sent down to AAA for
motivation.

Potential call-ups from AAA, including Austin Shenton and
Rene Pinto, and the importance of balancing offense and defense
in player selection.

Mat Germain questions what Randy Arozarena's legacy will be
in Tampa if he is sent down or traded.

Question about Randy Arozarena's legacy if he were to leave
the Rays.

Kevin Cash's Frustration: Mark Corbett expresses that it must
be frustrating for Kevin Cash to deal with players'
personalities, as they need to step up or not.

Injuries and Absences: Mat Germain notes that key players
like Jeffrey Springs, Shane Baz, Brandon McKay, and Junior
Caminero are not returning, necessitating reliance on fringe
players.

Opportunities for Fringe Players: Mat Germain advocates
giving fringe players like Ruben Cardenas and Tristan Peters a
chance to play and prove themselves.

Josh Lowe's Struggles: Josh is currently dealing with
injuries, hoping he recovers post-All-Star break.

Front Office Decisions: Eric Neander and Stu Sternberg are
they willing to invest in the 2024 roster given the team's
current performance.

Attendance Issues: Mat & Mark discuss the decline in
attendance and its potential relation to ongoing stadium issues
and fan fatigue.

Stadium Location Concerns: Mat Germain points out the lack of
aggression from City of Tampa to secure the Rays' stadium,
suggesting Yankees fans might be influencing the decision.

Negro League Stats in MLB: BaseballBiz On Deck celebrates the
inclusion of thes stats in MLB history, noting the impact on
historical rankings and records.

Praise Bob Kendricks’ work in promoting Negro League history
and achievements.

Inclusion of Negro League stats results in Josh Gibson
topping the all-time career batting average leader list.

Combination of Willie Mays MLB & Negro League stats

Potential Hall of Fame Inductions: Mat Germain speculates
that the updated stats might lead to new Hall of Fame inductions.

Ryan Pepiot's strong performance on the mound, comparing his
style to Roy Halladay's and suggesting he could bring back
complete games for the Ray 



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