RaysUp - Where is Randy Arozarena, Detroit Tigers claw at TB Rays

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Mat Germain & Mark need an Men In Black memory wipe for this April.
Where are we and how do we climb up

• Turnaround for Randy Arozarena needed – changing superstitions & rituals.
• Randy’s Home Run against Tigers the beginning of an improved Arozarena
• Changing the mindset of a player
• Limited Runs and lack of Extra Base Hits – dramatically less than 2023
• 59 HRs in April 2023 compared to 19 thus far April 2024
• Super 2’s salaries with the Rays – what can be expected with Randy Arozarena compared to Junior Caminero
• MLP & MLBPA need to review the antiquated Super 2 program
• Erik Neander never been hesitant to trade a good player
• Carson Williams could come up and takeover shortstop & Jose Caballero could move to Left Field
• October Randy – how bad do we want to keep Randy for his outstanding playoff’s performance
• $8.1 million Randy salary could make him too expensive for Rays budget – look at Kevin Kiermaier, Charlie Morton & Zach Eflin salaries on Ray’s willingness to pay more
• Who would the Ray’s remove from the roster to afford Randy
• Evan Longoria & Joey Wendle deals
• Do we move Arozarena down in the lineup
• Frustrating bench – Why are we not seeing more of Austin Shenton and others at the plate
• Yandy Diaz & Randy Arozarena’s performance are critical to the Tampa Bay Rays
• MIB Neuralizer needed to forget Ray’s April
• Kevin Cash will soon have a stronger bench
• 19:15 Ben Rortvedt – in top 5 for framing plus now he has a productive bat BA .333
• Ryan Pepiot – overall Ray’s pitching has been good. Rays' failings from the Pen & Offense
• Pete Fairbanks will be back soon
• Bullpen Analysis - Garrett Cleavinger, Jason Adam, Maton, Shawn Armstrong
• Colin Poche – has loss some velocity. He was more effective with curveball & slider in 2022
• Charitable Foundations – Pete Fairbanks Strikeout for Turner Syndrome foundation https://givebutter.com/zVMxr2
• Kevin Cash 3 wins needed to surpass Joe Maddon as the Rays Manager with the most wins
• Tyler Alexander former Detroit Tiger facing his teammates
• Parker Meadows and Austin Meadows brothers both have played with the Detroit Tigers
• Cleveland Indians & Terry Francona have been a great source for Tampa Bay Rays players
• eX-Ray – Tommy Pham could add fire to the Chicago White Sox
• White Sox up next – will they get to double digits in wins by June?
• Harold Ramirez is a revelation with his speed & athleticism
• Rays’ White Sox & Brewers road trip – places to go & fandom
• Brendan McKay has not allowed a run yet this year in the minors
• Josh Lowe the "Glue Guy" will be returning soon with his .385 avg from 2023
• The Rays sunlight is coming

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