This article is in response to an article titled “Mailbag: Without star-filled roster, why are the Rays so much better than Mets and Yankees?” by Andy Martino. The original article can be found here. In the article, SNY’s Andy Martino responds to the following question posed by @SamStephenson12: No position player on the Rays would…
The Yankees acquired Joey Gallo via trade from the Rangers this deadline. How is he doing so far? The video in this post outlines his strengths and weakness, and talks about whether he can improve. Summary: Gallo’s offensive numbers have declined since the trade. The biggest challenge for Gallo will be making more contact. Since…
There are so many ways to develop a starting line-up. Some are more traditional than others, but The Book by Tom Tango, Michael Lichtman, and Andrew Dolphin discuss an approach based on research and developing models based on run values for various in-game events. There is a chapter of The Book that discusses batting orders,…
Since Shane McClanahan’s call-up in April of this season, he has been one of the Rays’ more reliable starting pitchers. He has a 3.31 FIP on the year, and has an above average strikeout rate and walk rate. While he has fallen victim to some hard contact, he’s done a great job at mixing his…
Just thought I’d put all the video breakdowns from this year’s trade deadline in one place. Vote in the poll below and let me know what you think of all the trades! Nelson Cruz to the Rays Rays Receive: Nelson Cruz & Calvin Faucher Twins Receive: Joe Ryan & Drew Strotman You can read more…
Adam Frazier was sent to the Padres in a four player trade and cash last night. In return, the Pirates received the Padres’ number 5 prospect Tucupita Marcano, and two lower level prospects Jack Suwinski and Michell Miliano. What does Adam Frazier bring to the Padres? Adam Frazier is amidst the best season of his career…
On Thursday, the Twins traded Nelson Cruz (DH) and prospect Calvin Faucher (RHP) to the Rays for prospects Joe Ryan (RHP) and Drew Strotman (RHP). This deal is a little out of the ordinary for the Rays, who don’t usually trade for players who will become free agents at the end of the same season…
Hunter Renfroe joined the Boston Red Sox this year after spending 2020 with the Tampa Bay Rays. During his time with the Rays, he had the worst offensive season of his career, hitting only .156/.252/.393. So far this season, he’s been doing much better. As of July 17th he is hitting .261/.320/.454. This stat line…
Gary Sánchez followed up his all-star 2019 season with the worst season of his career. Despite struggling to the point where he was benched in the playoffs, Sánchez rebounded and has come out swinging in 2021 (literally). He’s hitting .238/.345/.492 on the year with a wRC+ of 128 (28% above average). Sánchez’s approach remains the…
Baseball’s number 1 prospect, Wander Franco, made his debut for the Tampa Bay Rays on June 22nd. Tropicana field was packed to watch the new member of the team. Franco played third base and drew a walk during his first plate appearance, showing off his above average plate discipline skills. He followed up with a…