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

05/30/24 • 50 min

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

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 can be found on Twitter x.com @TheBaseballBiz & and at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
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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

Previous Episode

RaysUp - Colleen Wright of tampabay.com on New Rays stadium in St. Pete

Colleen Wright, journalist with the Tampa Bay Times visits with Mat & Mark to discuss the status of the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal in St. Pete.

History of the Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Saga
2008 Mayor Rick Baker and the Al Lang Stadium
Mayor Kriseman allows Rays to look at Tampa
Tampa initiative approves fruitless
2022 Mayor Welch scraps Kriseman proposals & requests new proposals from Rays & Hines
January 2023 began Rays/Hines
September 2023 outline a deal 1.3 billion dollar stadium, 700 million from the Rays
Redevelopment portion
$6.5 billion 30 year project includes redevelopment, retail, museum, open space, housing
Council & attorney Lisette Hanewicz puts a sharp eye to the contract and finds there are some questions that still need to be answered
Mat asks about a change in the mood in negotiations once Montreal Sister Cities program was squashed
Not a lot of outward drama. No signs of acrimony between Rays and the City of St. Petersburg during the process.
Rays have been wise in negotiations with players and trades will they bring that same mentality to complete the deal with St. Pete
Must have at least a 5 to 3 vote from St. Pete council for the stadium
No termination clause
If not done before August the stadium could become a political topic prior to the upcoming elections
Some council members are against the principle of giving public money to a private enterprise
Some critics agree with the Rays to Stay but fix the deal – Sierra Club example
Tighten up the loose ends
When asked what Rays would do in a worse case scenario – response has been ‘We are dealing with the situation in front of us’
Mayor Welch agrees with some points from the council
Minimum requirements v Targeted goals – contractors are not legally bound to these "
Responsibility – Lissette Hanewicz pointed out that parties of the agreement are not named in some of the documents
65 acres of land being sold at a deep discount
City will be putting down 142 million for infrastructure
Miami stadium deal & LeBron James – 2010 Miami, FL
Miami Marlins Stadium a cautionary tale for St. Pete
St. Pete politicians very different than Miami politicians
Crystal Ball: Will we have an agreement by Mid-July?
June 13th last time council meet before summer vacation before returning in July
How does a reporter prepare for a 16 hour day with Council workshops
Colleen & the Miami Marlins or Miami Heat
Naming Rights fornew Stadium – Has City requested a part of that revenue
$50 million community benefits package
Penalties are relatively low if affordable housing is not met
30 year deal – when will the team need another new stadium
Rays will be on the hook for paying any upgrades
Kudos to Colleen Wright & St Pete Times team for their coverage of the Rays
Stu Sternberg’s longstanding commitment to St. Pete C

Post Show updates from Colleen's tweets
Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

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Veronica Alvarez, USA Women's National Baseball Team Coach - prepping for World Cup in Thunder Bay

Looking back at limited female representation in baseball during his youth & acknowledges the historical and recent progress, mentioning the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League , the Colorado Silver Bullets & the USA Women’s National Team.
Veronica Alvarez shares that her love for baseball started at a very young age
She recounts seeing the Colorado Silver Bullets play when she was 12, a significant moment since female athletes were rarely highlighted on TV
The movie "A League of Their Own" was a staple in her household, reinforcing her love for baseball
The importance of recognizing historical achievements in women’s baseball
Ongoing achievements of women in baseball, using Rachel Balkovec & Kelsie Whitmore as examples
Women in male-dominated fields have to work hard and are not token hires
Mark praises the talent & achievements of the USA Women’s National Team & mentions the inspiration young girls get from seeing women excel in baseball.
Trailblazer Series - young girls can play baseball together & instruction of women coaches who have significantly impacted the game
Mentorship & leadership development among young female baseball players
Veronica explains her role with the Oakland A’s, focusing on player development in the Dominican Republic & the importance of facilitating smooth transitions for young players
The importance of the "freedom to fail" as part of their development
Cultural challenges faced by international players & the passion required to succeed in baseball.
Women in baseball needs for more competitive play &recognition
Veronica believes the USA Women’s National Team has the talent & drive to be an Olympic team & stresses the need for people to recognize baseball & softball as separate sports.
Alvarez advocates for the coexistence of men’s and women’s baseball and softball in the Olympics without needing additional facilities or resources
Options for women in sports, emphasizing the need for women's baseball at the NCAA level & recounts historical challenges faced by women's collegiate teams.
Alvarez notes how concerns about women being hit by a ball persist, but asserts women's resilience and toughness.
Recent experience in Dominican Republic where a female umpire officiated for the first time, addressing concerns about her safety.
Veronica outlines the timeline for the USA Women's National Team's tryouts & training in July, emphasizing the development of young players through MLB camps.
Veronica is the MLB Ambassador for Girls Baseball, explaining the consistent messaging and training for young female athletes.
Increased competition & improved quality of players for the Women's National Team, aiming for a challenging selection process.
Mark & Veronica discuss the historical and ongoing efforts to elevate women's baseball, aiming for inclusion in the Olympics.
Emphasis on hard work and dedication of the women preparing for the national team, often training independently to be ready for competition.

Discover more on the Women's Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay

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Transcript

DeScript 237 for Transcript

[00:00:00] Mark Corbett: Welcome to BaseballBiz On Deck.com. I am Mark Corbett and with me, of course, is Mr. Mat , Germain . How are you doing today, Mat ?

[00:00:12] Mat Germain: I'm doing excellent. How about you, Mark?

[00:00:14] Mark Corbett: Brother. I am enjoying it. It is a special day today. I've marked it in my baseball calendar. I'm going to be able to celebrate it. Every year, uh, the