RaysUp Tampa Bay Rays - MLB Opening Week Review of Blue Jays & Rangers

Mark and Mat discuss Tampa Bay Rays Opening Week and a look at baseball luminaries and failures amongst other MLB teamsOpening week review: The Rays' performance in first 7games, facing tough opponents like Toronto Blue Jays and World Series Champions Texas Rangers.Analysis of other AL East teams:  Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, and Blue Jays' early season performances.Oakland A's - Athletics set new Error recordsBryce Harper 0 for 11 AB's and then 3 HRs in 1 game Jose Caballero's impact on the team & the competitive atmosphere among young players.Caballero & Genesis Cabrera pushing and patiencePitching strategies: Insights on the Rays' rotation and bullpen, including thoughts on Ryan Pepiot and Shane Baz.Showcase of pitchers with Rangers' Nate Eovaldi, Rays' Zach Eflin & CivaleInjury updates: Shane Baz's setback and the team's approach to managing pitcher health.Looking ahead: Preview of upcoming series against the Rockies and Angels, and expectations for the team moving forward.Measuring a Pitcher's success - ERA, Wins, Saves, Innings, FIPs, what is most important metric?Mat's experience watching Ray's Opening Day from Canada across multiple media outletsFollowing emerging talent, Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio & Bobby Witt Jr.Can Rays get Luis Arraez from the MarlinsWyatt Langford - Florida nativeeX-Rays play between Twins' Manuel Margot and Brewers' Willie Adames & Jake BauersMinor League Season has begun, Durham Bulls & Joe RockMark talks about the transition from Spring Training to Minor League teams  Tampa Tarpons, Dunedin Blue Jays, Clearwater ThreshersThanks to Mat Germain, Mr. Wizard, for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch find more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_    Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.comJust remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward”