RaysUp - Where is Randy Arozarena, Detroit Tigers claw at TB Rays

BaseballBiz On Deck

Apr 25 2024 • 45 mins

Mat Germain & Mark need an Men In Black memory wipe for this April.
Where are we and how do we climb up

  • Turnaround for Randy Arozarena needed – changing superstitions & rituals.
  • Randy’s Home Run against Tigers the beginning of an improved Arozarena
  • Changing the mindset of a player
  • Limited Runs and lack of Extra Base Hits – dramatically less than 2023
  • 59 HRs in April 2023 compared to 19 thus far April 2024
  • Super 2’s salaries with the Rays – what can be expected with Randy Arozarena compared to Junior Caminero
  • MLP & MLBPA need to review the antiquated Super 2 program
  • Erik Neander never been hesitant to trade a good player
  • Carson Williams could come up and takeover shortstop & Jose Caballero could move to Left Field
  • October Randy – how bad do we want to keep Randy for his outstanding playoff’s performance
  • $8.1 million Randy salary could make him too expensive for Rays budget – look at Kevin Kiermaier, Charlie Morton & Zach Eflin salaries on Ray’s willingness to pay more
  • Who would the Ray’s remove from the roster to afford Randy
  • Evan Longoria & Joey Wendle deals
  • Do we move Arozarena down in the lineup
  • Frustrating bench – Why are we not seeing more of Austin Shenton and others at the plate
  • Yandy Diaz & Randy Arozarena’s performance are critical to the Tampa Bay Rays
  • MIB Neuralizer needed to forget Ray’s April
  • Kevin Cash will soon have a stronger bench
  • 19:15 Ben Rortvedt  – in top 5 for framing plus now he has a productive bat BA .333
  • Ryan Pepiot – overall Ray’s pitching has been good. Rays' failings from the Pen & Offense
  • Pete Fairbanks will be back soon
  • Bullpen Analysis - Garrett Cleavinger, Jason Adam, Maton, Shawn Armstrong
  • Colin Poche – has loss some velocity. He was more effective with curveball & slider in 2022
  • Charitable Foundations – Pete Fairbanks Strikeout for Turner Syndrome foundation https://givebutter.com/zVMxr2
  • Kevin Cash 3 wins needed to surpass Joe Maddon as the Rays Manager with the most wins
  • Tyler Alexander former Detroit Tiger facing his teammates
  • Parker Meadows and Austin Meadows brothers both have played with the Detroit Tigers
  • Cleveland Indians & Terry Francona have been a great source for Tampa Bay Rays players
  • eX-Ray – Tommy Pham could add fire to the Chicago White Sox
  • White Sox up next – will they get to double digits in wins by June?
  • Harold Ramirez is a revelation with his speed & athleticism
  • Rays’ White Sox & Brewers road trip – places to go & fandom
  • Brendan McKay has not allowed a run yet this year in the minors
  • Josh Lowe the "Glue Guy" will be returning soon with his .385 avg from 2023
  • The Rays sunlight is coming

Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_
Mark an be found on Twitter x.com  @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
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