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

BaseballBiz On Deck

• 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

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