TRF Guy
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He was a damn good one. Same age as me tooOne of my favorites growing up as I played SS most of my youth.
He was a damn good one. Same age as me tooOne of my favorites growing up as I played SS most of my youth.
The Twins have a new GM. Jeremy Zoll has been promoted from Assistant GM to GM, Falvey moves up to President, Dave St. Peter (maybe his choice, maybe nudged aside) moves on to an adivsory role.
They always put the worst kid on the team at SS. They can cover for him on the field with quality players at 3B and 2B.One of my favorites growing up as I played SS most of my youth.
I've been to the Yankees facility, right next to the Bucs stadium. Pretty nice.Update on the Ray's situation. Estimate to fix is $55M. Would be ready by 2026 season. Definitely will be playing home games elsewhere in 2025. Where, still to be determined. All the spring training facilities in the area have Class A League games so would have to work around that. Going to be interesting and somewhat messy.
Dude I was so good I played 3B and 2B as well. Nothing got through the infield.They always put the worst kid on the team at SS. They can cover for him on the field with quality players at 3B and 2B.
Couldn’t handle firstDude I was so good I played 3B and 2B as well. Nothing go through the infield.
I wasn't chubby enough to play 1st.Couldn’t handle first
Fat Shamer!I wasn't chubby enough to play 1st.
At that age you need a big targetFat Shamer!
I’m intentionally walking you for the rest of the day - El FuegoAt that age you need a big target
The double chin always looked like a catcher's mitt. It gave me great confidence at 3B.At that age you need a big target
I blame the original Bad News Bears for this, but the move for coaches in my day was to put the fat guy at catcher. It's fine for slow pitch softball, but once stealing comes into the rules, you don't want someone who isn't nimble and mobile back there, especially when the pitcher isn't exactly painting corners.I wasn't chubby enough to play 1st.
That was general move but our chubby kid was too scared of getting hit by foul balls so he was a terrible catcher. Ironically, the smallest guy on the team ended up being the best catcher.I blame the original Bad News Bears for this, but the move for coaches in my day was to put the fat guy at catcher. It's fine for slow pitch softball, but once stealing comes into the rules, you don't want someone who isn't nimble and mobile back there, especially when the pitcher isn't exactly painting corners.
I was slow, not fat , you limped arm LoserThe double chin always looked like a catcher's mitt. It gave me great confidence at 3B.
The phrase "Keep your chin up" actually originated from third basemen.I was slow, not fat , you limped arm Loser
Nailed it!I've been to the Yankees facility, right next to the Bucs stadium. Pretty nice.
Not sure how the feel about doing a Division rival a solid.
Nailed it!
Rays will play the 2025 Regular Season at George M Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the team will play the 2025 regular season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring training home of the New York Yankees. The Rays stadium, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, was significantly damaged by Hurricane Milton on October 9 and will notwww.mlb.com
The Boss.
Conflicts with what?We know there won't be conflicts on Mondays (except maybe Memorial Day), but who will have the priority when both teams are scheduled at home?
We know there won't be conflicts on Mondays (except maybe Memorial Day), but who will have the priority when both teams are scheduled at home?
In 2023 the Tampa Tarpons averaged less than 1,000 fans per game. I am sure there are plenty of facilities that can handle that in the Tampa-St Pete area should there be any conflict with the Rays.I'm pretty sure the Yankees Single A team, (low A), the Tampa Tarpons, play there also.
Edit: Just read an article that says TBD, but that Ray's will have priority. Tarpons may play some of their home games at other fields.
Nailed it!
Rays will play the 2025 Regular Season at George M Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the team will play the 2025 regular season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring training home of the New York Yankees. The Rays stadium, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, was significantly damaged by Hurricane Milton on October 9 and will notwww.mlb.com
The Boss.
Article I read said they wouldn't have both teams play same day to preserve field and traffic control issues. That may change but kind of doubt it. Like you said, lots of options in area for Tarpons - Dunedin, Clearwater, Lakeland, even Bradenton or Sarasota.In 2023 the Tampa Tarpons averaged less than 1,000 fans per game. I am sure there are plenty of facilities that can handle that in the Tampa-St Pete area should there be any conflict with the Rays.
Could even play in the morning at The Boss with or without fans on evenings when they Rays had priority.
2023 MiLB attendance by average - Ballpark Digest
We wrap up our year-end posting of 2023 MiLB attendance numbers with the end of the MiLB season, as we move on to a list of 2023 MiLB attendance by average.ballparkdigest.com
Minor league teams play 6 game series. They all have Monday off, except for Memorial Day.Conflicts with what?
I never knew that.Minor league teams play 6 game series. They all have Monday off, except for Memorial Day.