RaysUp Tampa Bay Rays - MLB Opening Week Review of Blue Jays & Rangers

Mark and Mat discuss Tampa Bay Rays Opening Week and a look at
baseball luminaries and failures amongst other MLB teams


Opening week review: The Rays' performance in first 7games,
facing tough opponents like Toronto Blue Jays and World Series
Champions Texas Rangers.

Analysis of other AL East teams:  Red Sox, Yankees,
Orioles, and Blue Jays' early season performances.

Oakland A's - Athletics set new Error records

Bryce Harper 0 for 11 AB's and then 3 HRs in 1 game

 Jose Caballero's impact on the team & the
competitive atmosphere among young players.

Caballero & Genesis Cabrera pushing and patience

Pitching strategies: Insights on the Rays' rotation and
bullpen, including thoughts on Ryan Pepiot and Shane Baz.

Showcase of pitchers with Rangers' Nate Eovaldi, Rays' Zach
Eflin & Civale

Injury updates: Shane Baz's setback and the team's approach
to managing pitcher health.

Looking ahead: Preview of upcoming series against the Rockies
and Angels, and expectations for the team moving forward.

Measuring a Pitcher's success - ERA, Wins, Saves, Innings,
FIPs, what is most important metric?

Mat's experience watching Ray's Opening Day from Canada
across multiple media outlets

Following emerging talent, Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio
& Bobby Witt Jr.

Can Rays get Luis Arraez from the Marlins

Wyatt Langford - Florida native

eX-Rays play between Twins' Manuel Margot and Brewers' Willie
Adames & Jake Bauers

Minor League Season has begun, Durham Bulls & Joe Rock

Mark talks about the transition from Spring Training to Minor
League teams  Tampa Tarpons, Dunedin Blue Jays, Clearwater
Threshers



Thanks to Mat Germain, Mr. Wizard, for bringing his knowledge,
wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch find more of Mat on
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