Mat Germain & Mark need an Men In Black memory wipe for this April.
Where are we and how do we climb up
Turnaround for Randy Arozarena needed – changing superstitions & rituals. Randy’s Home Run against Tigers the beginning of an improved ArozarenaChanging the mindset of a player Limited Runs and lack of Extra Base Hits – dramatically less than 202359 HRs in April 2023 compared to 19 thus far April 2024Super 2’s salaries with the Rays – what can be expected with Randy Arozarena compared to Junior CamineroMLP & MLBPA need to review the antiquated Super 2 programErik Neander never been hesitant to trade a good playerCarson Williams could come up and takeover shortstop & Jose Caballero could move to Left FieldOctober Randy – how bad do we want to keep Randy for his outstanding playoff’s performance$8.1 million Randy salary could make him too expensive for Rays budget – look at Kevin Kiermaier, Charlie Morton & Zach Eflin salaries on Ray’s willingness to pay moreWho would the Ray’s remove from the roster to afford RandyEvan Longoria & Joey Wendle dealsDo we move Arozarena down in the lineupFrustrating bench – Why are we not seeing more of Austin Shenton and others at the plateYandy Diaz & Randy Arozarena’s performance are critical to the Tampa Bay Rays MIB Neuralizer needed to forget Ray’s AprilKevin Cash will soon have a stronger bench 19:15 Ben Rortvedt – in top 5 for framing plus now he has a productive bat BA .333Ryan Pepiot – overall Ray’s pitching has been good. Rays' failings from the Pen & OffensePete Fairbanks will be back soon Bullpen Analysis - Garrett Cleavinger, Jason Adam, Maton, Shawn ArmstrongColin Poche – has loss some velocity. He was more effective with curveball & slider in 2022Charitable Foundations – Pete Fairbanks Strikeout for Turner Syndrome foundation https://givebutter.com/zVMxr2Kevin Cash 3 wins needed to surpass Joe Maddon as the Rays Manager with the most winsTyler Alexander former Detroit Tiger facing his teammatesParker Meadows and Austin Meadows brothers both have played with the Detroit TigersCleveland Indians & Terry Francona have been a great source for Tampa Bay Rays playerseX-Ray – Tommy Pham could add fire to the Chicago White SoxWhite Sox up next – will they get to double digits in wins by June?Harold Ramirez is a revelation with his speed & athleticismRays’ White Sox & Brewers road trip – places to go & fandomBrendan McKay has not allowed a run yet this year in the minorsJosh Lowe the "Glue Guy" will be returning soon with his .385 avg from 2023The Rays sunlight is coming
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