MLB Opening Week with Mat Germain, plus a special RaysUp review

2 teams undefeated in MLB – Twins &  Rays the Twins rotation is strong  Royals beat the Jays – what happened to Berrios AL East  Don’t write off the Red Sox - Rafael Devers  Toronto has traded off much of their lineup Baltimore will their pitching hold up NL East  Mets are experiencing what it’s like a 40 year old Cy Young award winnerBraves & Mets leading NL East Marlins acquisition of Luis Arraez will strengthen their team. They need more offense NL Central Mat called it when he saw Brice Turang in AAA is a spark plug Brewers lineup  Chicago Cubs disappointing start Over all Parity between the teams in NL East will be a dogfight Highlights – Brian Reynolds w/ Pirates, Reds pitching looking solidBrett Taylor  Bleacher Nation and Dansby Swanson great debut with the CubsNL WestDodgers young players stepping up Diamondbacks – will MadBum be able to be back to himself Rockies – Kris Bryant showing promise Diamondbacks, Evan Longoria – Longo can still hit it LongMat Germain  – fWAR tweet Hitters who've already reach 0.5 fWAR: 1 Adam Duvall 0.7 #RedSox 2 Wander Franco 0.6 #Rays 3 James Outman 0.5  -  fWAR definition - https://bit.ly/3m9GkxOMore on NL WestMark asks Oakland A’s really? Mat, A’s will be pesky – expect them to be better than NationalsNationals team is only of AAA qualitySeattle Mariners expectations to be a powerhouse – NASA rocket or backyard homemade missile?Will Seattle be better when Robbie Ray returns? Angels will continue to be a challenge with Trout & OhtaniBalancing of the new 2023 schedule on Division games in first month of the season Will Twins hold 1.000 winning percentage Anthony Rendon – MLB & MLBPA agree on penalty for player behavior. Is this a good sign for a better relationship with union & MLB? Teams can no longer complain about the toughness of their divisionTampa Bay RaysDurham Bulls, Rays AAA minor league teams being broadcast on MLBtv & other MiLB games, great way to see the future of the Rays Rays Minor league – players moving up and down from A to AAA teams Durham had a tough series with Norfolk Curtis Mead & Kyle Manzardo they are looking hungry to move upTaj Bradley & Grayson Rodriguez playing in difficult weather Pitching Arms - Tyler Glasnow how much of him will we see him, Zach Eflin, Jeffrey Springs, Shane McClanahan are looking good. We won’t see Shane Baz until next year Closer, Pete Fairbanks - No hits on his past 23 innings – a man possessed Fairbanks & Jason Adam 2 strong arms to depend on in the bullpen Randy Arozarena came out strong hustling against the NationalsMat Germain  on Twitter @Mat_Germain_  BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify