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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