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Reflection on Tony Saladino – Tampa Baseball iconTampa Bay Rays Youth movement:Carson Williams – first MLB home run, strong defensive presence, potential long-term answer at shortstopIan Seymour – lefty starter showing promiseEverson Pereira – solid defense, working into outfield rotationBrian Van Belle – strong Durham

Mark welcomes guest Mike Baluja, who Mark calls, Mr. West Tampa”Baluja businessman, songwriter, and baseball historian.Conversation centers on the Little League World Series and the rich baseball history of West Tampa.The Alessi Bakers baseball team & Joe MagadanThe rise and changes of West Tampa Little League since th

Wild Florida weather playing baseball during Hurricane season.Shane McClanahan injury – look back at his original early playoff usage, and comparisons to Mark Prior’s career.Pitching depth – AAA arms, Forrest Whitley & Brian Van Belle, as possible support for the Rays’ future.Late season debuts can create high-stakes s

Tampa Bay Rays turning on a dimeRays now 4.5 spots out of the Wild Card Swapping spots with the AngelsShane Baz & Mike Trout face offRays getting momentum – Chris Morel after 6 SO’s hits a Home RunJunior Caminero 2 Home RunsGriffin Jax bases bases loaded & then strikes out 3 Will Jax be a future Rays closerShane Baz st

Griffin Jax comes on Taj Bradley traded Twins are Kryptonite to Rays during Trade DeadlinesFans should be ecstatic - keeping Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks & Yandy DiazRays gave up 3 pieces for a catcher Expected Tristan Gray was going to be called up Dealing Jose Cabaellero to the Yankees not happy to see his speed movi

Danny Jansen moves but still sits on the bench for one last game to back up ThaissImagine marketing promotion if Taylor Walls performed as catcher backup after Jansen’s move Will Rays continue to pay Fairbanks $6 million next year if they cannot find a suitable trade?Would the Rangers pick up