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 Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_
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