Tampa Bay Rays

Baseball’s Big Chance

June 16, 2022

Say It Ain’t So… The Orioles may bounce on Baltimore?  Chalk that one up to something I didn’t have on my franchise relocation Bingo card here in 2022.  One thing is for certain,  if they do leave it will take less than 12 months before the Rays franchise and its ownership begins their light jog…


Richardson’s Reverberations, Monetizing Traditions & Naming Rights Redux

April 16, 2022

In “The Bar” we analyzed at Anthony Richardson’s recent reckless speeding incident and why it’ll be interesting to see Billy Napier’s first real discipline test as head coach. We discussed the Boston Red Sox adding a sponsor to their Neil Diamond “Sweet Caroline” singalong. We explored other traditions and what their sponsors could be. We wrapped by looking at the Carrier Dome renaming after FOUR decades and looked at the longest running stadium sponsorships in sports with Tropicana Field now moving into the Top Three.


Prime Time Napier, Meadows Moved & Masters Magic

April 6, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed Billy Napier’s changes to Florida’s Annual Spring Game and why moving it to Prime Time during the week is brilliant. We analyzed the Rays trading of Austin Meadows and why it makes sense to move him now for what equates to a soon to be 20-20 3rd baseman and a 2nd Round Pick. We wrapped by looking at the Masters and why those thinking Tiger Woods has a chance are kidding themselves.


Brady & Bruce, Coach K’s Final Four & MLB Patchwork

April 2, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the rumors that Tom Brady wanted Bruce Arians out as head coach of the Bucs. And if he did, so what? We took a final look at Coach K’s last Final Four and why it means more to the critics that he lose than to the Dukies that he wins. We wrapped by discussing MLB’s plan to allow ad patches on jerseys. We even offered our suggestions.


NFL Legacy Weekend, Super Bowl Petition Black Hole & Rays & Rays Renewed Vows

January 21, 2022

In “The Bar” we examined the players that have the most to gain and most to lose in the NFL Divisional Round. Four of the Five are QBs. There is a petition circulating that is asking the NFL to move the Super Bowl from Sunday to Saturday. We told you why this is just a bad idea from a business stand point. Rays ownership was dealt a big blow when MLB nixed their dual city plan. We looked at what is next to baseball in the city of Tampa/St Pete.