RaysUp - 2024 Tampa Bay Rays - Mat Germain & Mark look forward

Dangerous Dodgers – just another house of Cards like Mets early 2023 or a force to be reckoned withShohei Ohtani – 2-way player – 2 Tommy John’s – 10-year contract – how will he compare to Aaron Judge results with the YankeesOhtani Confidence – compared to Tiger WoodsRaysUp – “St. Pete Rays” – and the new “Trop” in St. Petersburg not in Tampa with Bucs & LightningWill Rays fans return with the new stadium design, surrounded by night life and appeal to youth2024 Rays changesEvan Longoria, Kevin Kiermaier decisionsEvery other front office would Love to have the Ray’s front office/analytics & NeanderThe Rays team refuses to tank
• 99 games won season and Rays fans still disappointed after 13 game winning streak


• Dodgers spent $200 million more than the Tampa Bay Rays and won 1 more game in the 2023 season


• Luke Raley v Pallacios


• Rays fans need a World Series Championship title to satisfy Tampa Bay fans  


• Fans of the past look back to Carl Crawford, Ben Zobrist, David Price  & What If’s


• Charlie Morton (Ground Chuck) & d’Arnaud loss made a difference in success of team


• The gain of Ryan Pepiot definitely outweighs the loss of Tyler Glasnow. Tyler may have difficulty with change-up


• Rays Pitching potential rotation looking good with 4 strong pitchers Jeffrey Springs returns with Shane Baz, Zach Eflin and the new addition of Ryan Pepiot


• Drew Rasmussen is a special talent who may pitch less innings 


• Look for a stronger 2024 for Taj Bradley. Taj is not afraid to pitch inside


• Mark’s fascination with Pete Fairbanks as he leaps at Rays Fan Fest


• Addition of strong bat with Johnny DeLuca will compensate for loss of Manuel Margot & Luke Raley


• Alex Verdugo challenging team mate similar to Wander Franco for team spirit


• Mat wants better Rays Catching – let’s bring in a mature catcher again – one that will win the World Series a Jonah Heim or better yet – William Contreras


• William Contreras, catcher from the Milwaukee Brewers could be the missing element that could bring the Rays to a World Series championship


• Contreras would be a daring move that would elevate the 2024 


• Mat Germain’s proposed 2024 lineup


• Rays Shortstops? – Junior Caminero, Carson Williams, 


• Taylor Walls, shortstop – Hip issue that pulled his defensive ability down


• 2024 Rays fans should feel great about the roster changes 


• Keep up to date with Mat’s tweets on X.com @Mat_Germain_

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