Tampa Bay Rays Podcast
“This Week in Rays Baseball” features Chris Adams-Wall bringing you in-depth interviews that help you get to know Rays players, coaches, and executives on a personal level, plus weekly news and notes. “Here To Stay” will bring you an inside look into all the latest information and insight from the people closest to the Historic Gas Plant District Development Project.
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Countdown to Opening Day 2/9/17
Kevin Kiermaier joins Dave Wills & Andy Freed on the debut of Countdown to Opening Day. This group combines for two Gold Glove winners.
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2/9/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
What would the perfect season look like for the Rays? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss how the starting rotation would have to improve over last season's results and new outfielder Colby Rasmus would have to get the power bat going for the Rays to compete in 2017.
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2/6/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Rays Senior VP Chaim Bloom, play-by-play man Andy Freed, and it's Truck Day with Neil Solondz
19 min
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2/2/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Will 2017 be the year that Chris Archer truly becomes one of the dominant pitchers in the game? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss what Archer needs to improve on and why this is such an important year for Alex Cobb.
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1/30/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
New Rays outfielder Colby Rasmus, Steven Souza Jr., Corey Dickerson and Ryne Stanek join Neil this week.
15 min
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1/27/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Who fills the hole left at second base now that Logan Forsythe has been traded to the Dodgers? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the candidates to play second base and what they think they can get out of Jose De Leon next season.
9 min
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1/24/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
General manager Erik Neander and play-by-play man Dave Wills discuss the acquisition of Jose De Leon and signing of Shawn Tolleson.
24 min
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1/20/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Neil talks about the Hall of Fame with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, and chats with Rays prospects Willy Adames, Daniel Robertson and Jake Bauers
22 min
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1/17/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays now have a crowded outfield after they acquired Colby Rasmus and Mallex Smith last week. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down the Mallex Smith and prospects for Drew Smyly trade and where everyone is going to play. They also take a look at the infielders on the team as we head toward Spring Training.
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1/12/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
Rays GM Erik Neander on the Drew Smyly trade & Neil Solondz & Andy Freed chat about the busy week so far
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1/10/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays were able to come to a one-year agreement with free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain break down where Rasmus fits in with the team and what this means for the younger outfielders trying to make the club out of Spring Training.
13 min
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1/6/17: This Week in Rays Baseball
New year, new podcast. Neil is joined by Rays GM Erik Neander and Andy Freed.
16 min
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1/5/17: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Could the Rays be interested in Jose Bautista? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the chances that the slugger could land with the club and if they think they can contend with the team they have.
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12/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The season did not end where the Rays had hoped but it was still not without its memorable moments. MLB.com's Matt Waymire took time to chat with Rays reporter Bill Chastain to go over some of the best 2016 moments for the team.
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12/22/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Evan Longoria remains as the the heart and soul of this team each and every year. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Rays reporter Bill Chastain chat about what has made Longoria so consistent throughout his career and if Chris Archer can bounce back next season in 2017.
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12/12/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays will have a new catcher behind the plate in 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats chat about the Wilson Ramos signing with Tampa Bay and when they can expect him to return to the lineup after a knee injury last season.
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12/8/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
It's a Winter Meetings wrapup as Marc Topkin and Neil Solondz chat with Cole Figueroa, a Rays front office addition
15 min
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12/6/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Is Chris Archer on the trade block? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Rays reporter Bill Chastain discuss the possibility that Chris Archer could be moving and who could be added to the outfield.
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12/1/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
Rays GM Erik Neander stops by to discuss the new CBA and the Winter Meetings, plus Neil & Andy chat about all things on the MLB offseason
22 min
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11/30/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays Winte...
Will the Rays be able to pull off a big trade this offseason? MLB.com's Tim McMaster asks Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats about what is on Tampa Bay's agenda for the upcoming Winter Meetings.
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This Week in Rays Baseball
On This Week in Rays Baseball, senior VP Chaim Bloom discusses the 40-man additions and trade from Friday, Dave Wills joins Neil Solondz to discuss the team's offseason and more
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11/17/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
What do the Rays need to do be more competitive in the AL East? MLB.com's Tim McMaster chats with Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats about what additions they can make and if they will trade veterans Chris Archer and Evan Longoria this offseason.
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11/10/16: MLB.com Extras | Tampa Bay Rays
Despite a tough season, the Rays are optimistic about their future. Rays reporter Bill Chastain talks Hot Stove season and whether or not Tampa Bay will dip into the free agent market.
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11/9/16: This Week in Rays Baseball
The votes have been cast and Kevin Kiermaier is golden again. Neil Solondz talks to the back-to-back Gold Glove Award winner
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11/4/16: MLB.com Extras | Brent Honeywell, Just...
Rays prospects Brent Honeywell and Justin Williams aren't wasting any time acclimating to the Fall League. MLBpipeline.com caught up with the Rays' second and 15th ranked prospects to hear how they're learning from the players around them and refining their skills in Arizona.
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