RaysUp - Mat Germain visits to discuss Tampa Bay Rays growth & change

AL East Hot Topics, Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays, Charlie Montoyo firing Jonathan India, cornerstone for the Reds – one that the Rays pursuedThe Rays are the Mystique of the X-men change to a new shape when neededBrandon Lowe took a solid hit to the helmet last week in the Minors, we expect him to be back soon.Moving the pieces as players come up and go down Strong main players that are out Zunino, Lowe, Franco, Kiermaier & MargotChristian Bethancourt good framer for the Rays What will the team look like at the Trade Deadline?Will addition of Yu Chang make Brujan a good trading piece?Christian Bethancourt & Francisco Mejia experience playing together in Winter LeagueYandy Diaz is invaluable at the plate. The Rays need more like YandyPlaying time for Ji-man Choi has been reduced. What gives?Isaac Paredes has been a great trade for Austin MeadowsCompetition breeds excellence with the Rays – Jonathan Aranda and others fight to stay in the showWill Wander Franco walk the injury path like Aaron Judge?Corey Kluber can be the man whose hands steadies the PitchingAs trade deadline approaches where will the Rays buy or trade Rehab guys who we look forward to seeing again Yonny Chirinos, Andrew Kittredge, Nick Anderson, and Cody ReedAlexis Diaz could be an ideal piece for the RaysShohei Ohtani trade would elevate the Rays to a new presence Rays MiLB players shine, @KyleTMazardo, @TajBradley, Willy Vasquez, & Orlando Barrios named Pitchers and Players of the week in their respective leagues - Taj Bradley will be a key pitcher for the TBRays future. We could see him in August or September with the Rays How will firing Blue Jays manager, Charlie Montoyo impact their playersMat points out that Blue Jays do not have the depth to advance to the playoffs Ryu & Kikuchi have not proven worthwhile. Tyler Glasnow may return this season and could get limited play as a relief pitcher or closer in the post-season

Special Thanks to Mat Germain  @Mat_Germain­_ on Twitter for his insights, analysis and news on the Tampa Bay Rays
Also special thanks to @SportsBlitzPod for the heads up on Charlie Montoyo

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