Rays Your Voice: Ben Whitelaw on fringe players to watch this spring

FEB 25, 202684 MIN
Rays Your Voice: A Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

Rays Your Voice: Ben Whitelaw on fringe players to watch this spring

FEB 25, 202684 MIN

Description

In this episode of Rays Your Voice, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson are joined by Ben Whitelaw to discuss the latest developments surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays. They delve into the recent approval to give the Rays state-owned for a new ballpark by the Florida Cabinet, injury updates for players like Taylor Walls, Edwin Uceta, and Chandler Simpson. The conversation shifts into a discussion about fringe players in camp who could make an impact this season, the evolving catching situation, and the potential of pitching prospects. With spring training underway, the hosts emphasize the importance of evaluating player performance and mechanical changes as the Rays prepare for the upcoming season. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:38 Stadium Saga Updates 06:33 Injury News and Bullpen Dynamics 22:30 Fringe Players and Spring Training Insights 26:26 Evaluating Ben Williamson's Role with the Rays 31:28 Ryan Vilade: A Hidden Gem for the Rays 37:11 The Outfield Shuffle: Who Stays and Who Goes? 53:11 Catching Prospects: The Future of Rays' Catching 01:05:52 Assessing Boyle and Seymour's Future Roles 01:10:45 Spring Training Insights and Player Evaluations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices