• Rays facing the Detroit Tigers 
• Jake Mangum has Joey Wendle energy and commitment
• Arozarena & Siri had a lackadaisical approach & sometimes spotty
• Mangum, Chandler Simpson & Meisner showing up with strong rookie performances
• Veterans energized by the rookie players
• 22 year-old, Junior Caminero hit 22 Home Runs
• 6th & 7th hitters hitting above 300
• Rays are Strong defensively
• How aggressive will the Rays be at MLB Trade Deadline
• Where will the Rays add 
• Shane McClanahan on the horizon, playing in the FCL
• Drew Rasmussen as an opener role with Joe Boyle
• What becomes of the reliever role 
• Blue Jays Pitching Piggyback model – 4 inning pitchers - Noah Syndergaard and Aaron Sanchez & 1 inning closer
• Yoniel Curet is back in AA, when will we see him return
• MLB All-Star, Rays in the game, Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero, Drew Rasmussen         
• All-Star Game snubs – Juan Soto – How much do you need to pay a player to get into the All-Star game
• Al Pujols notes on high salaries and pressure of performance
• MLB All-Star player selection rules https://www.mlb.com/news/all-star-game-roster-rules-faq-c239654292
• Add more variety to All-Star game beyond Home Run Derby
• Clocking speeds contest versus potential hamstring injuries
• Recently Retired players going against the prospects
• AUSL – Athletes United Softball League – talent from Oklahoma, USF, Kentucky
• Tryouts for WPBL - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/2025/07/02/womens-pro-baseball-league-announces-historic-2025-tryouts-at-nationals-park-in-washington-d-c/
• Stadiums - Why hasn’t baseball utilized commonalities in men and women’s fields
• MLB could create an opportunity to grow by sharing fields & stadiums
• Would MLB team owners like to get in on the ground floor of Women’s Baseball
• Durham ownership and Sue Zipay with the development of women’s baseball
• from the As If department - Mark’s offers from the new Rays ownership as broadcaster & also offer as a GM 
• Nationals looking for a new manager 
• Mike Rizzo could rejuvenate a rudderless Rockies organization
• Chaim Blooms work with Red Sox is now bearing fruit             
• Nationals are losing a Manager, a GM & a Broadcaster, Bob Carpenter
• Carpenter discussed need for local broadcasters be involved in post-season games
• Why is the MLB Draft going to be a dud. Not like the NHL Draft which has last minute action with trades with current team players
• Will MLB treat their teams like grown-ups?
• Draft Day movie
• Inside Edition of MLB Draft Day - What if they had cameras live in the MLB offices during 
• Wimbledon Screw-up, Someone failed to turn on the system that was to replace the line judges. Compare to potential with MLB ASB & Replays

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