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Reflecting on show with Dodgers Announcer Tim Neverett
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Firings of Pirates, Derek Shelton & Rockies, Bud Black
Evan Longoria trade away from the Rays left several fans upset, others saw an opportunity for Evan
Fans had to realize that with the Rays we should not expect anything permanent
Evan returns with a 1-day contract with the TB Rays and then retires
Longoria is a selfless player who has no peer and could bring positive energy & leadership to the team
Rafael Devers controversy on moving him around and poor communication in the Red Sox organization
Tanner Hauck 40+ pitch inning – now on the IL
Mat’s assessment of Pitchers in Dodgers
Rafael Devers was a deal compared with Vladimer Guererro Jr, 314 million to 500 million
Rob Manfred visits the Oval Office and pardons Pete Rose #14
Rose could now potentially be on the path to a Hall of Fame plaque
Cooperstown should consider plaques for achievement. Telling the story of great players personal shortcomings as well as their great achievement
Shoeless Joe Jackson fantastic player & the journey with the Black Sox
Pete Rose one of the Top 20 players to ever play in MLB
Myriad of great players experiences . . . if you don't tell their stories, they're just gonna die and your sport is worse off for it”
Pete Rose has a better chance of getting into the Hall of Fame than Barry Bonds
HOF voting needs to be revamped – Mat’s 5 point solution 1
Rob Manfred made more folks eligible the dead are no longer a threat to the game - https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-ineligibility-status-after-death-decision
Chandler Simpson – igniting the energy with a passion and performance that galvanized the Rays – shades of Randy Arozarena
TSN – Turning point is now as Rays are fighting through series
Shane McClanahan, Josh Lowe, Joe Boyle ,Casron Williams, Tre Morgan, Jake Mangum looks like they will be returning
Who will stay who will be traded or sent down
Christopher Morel – what will bring out the best of him – Ranks 8th on barrell percentage.
Morel is in the top 25 in bat speed. Morel should be a 200 ISO and above easy. He's sitting at 1 41 right now.
Electrified version of Taylor Walls – more intense and less zen
Rays players have to fight for their positions everyday with all of the talent in the organization.
What will happen with the Rays at MLB Trade Deadline
Pete Fairbanks is having some difficulties
Return of Shane McClanahan – bring him back slowly with 2 inning stints – reliever?
Where is the Rays new home, The Trop,
Orlando Dreamers – Morgan & Morgan
Hopeful to see a hanging #3 Evan Longoria banner in the outfield when he retires- The Rays will then take ownership of George Steinbrenner Field
Can the appeal of St. Pete Beach be a new Spring Training home for the Yankees
Baseball synchronicity May 14 – Pete Rose Day in Cincinnati - #14 Jersey giveaway while playing the team of Shoeless Joe Jackson
Great American Ballpark - Cincinnati steamboat smoke stacks on field with 14 bats design reflect Pete Rose in the park.

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