• Tony Clark resigns
• Bruce Meyer – not a Puddy Cat
• Minor Leaguers will they be at the forefront of CBA discussions
• $10 million plus salaried player may have different interests than the Minor Leaguers
• Rule 5 Draft – need more flexibility and increase play
• Roster Size – 27 man roster throughout the entire season would give more Minor Leaguers the opportunity to make it to the show
• Arbitration – can that period of time be shortened
• New blood at MLBPA leadership may change the conversation and animosity
• The executive board of the MLBPA has 72 slots, 38 belonging to big leaguers, 34 to minor leaguers
• Tony Clark exiled – where might he land in the future
• What improprieties may have taken place with Clark & MLBPA money
• Is the 2027 season secure
• ABS – Balls & Strikes system
• Aggression of MLB managers have decreased
• Substance
• Angel Hernandez brought attitude to the game
• MLB owners what losses will they lose if they hand over their network games to MLB, YES Network & Yankees
• Pricing on MLB streaming packages
• Angels not broadcasting Spring Training
• Mike Trout being put back on the field – increasing possibility of injury
• Fan Fest Block Party & Season Ticket Holders
• Consider a mid-season Fan Fest during All-Star week
• Jacob Melton – Kevin Cash compares Melto to Yandy Diaz
• WBC is just around the corner –
• Canada & USA playing hockey in the Olympics
• Manuel Rodriguez is the only Tampa Bay Ray on 60 day IL
• CBA – need to be cognizant – No Downside for the owners
• US Tax system is made to protect billionaire owners for any losses
• Owners are the Fat kid on the CBA seesaw
• Jack visits the museum and shares his criticism of Rays choices for the outfield
• Rays Outfielder gone: Chandler Simpson, Cameron Misner, Jake Mangum, Cameron Misner, Josh Lowe
• Rays New Outfield includes: Ryan Vilade Jake Fraley and Jacob Melton
• Expect Jacob Melton to grow on people
• Strong infield hitters – Jonathan Aranda, Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz
• Also expect good hitting support from Johnny DeLuca & Jake Fraley & Jake Mangum
• It is more about Run Production – 2026 Rays are meant to be ON Base, not a home run

Special Thanks to Ryan Woodward of the IWBC, Women in Baseball Week & Merrie Fidler from the AAGPBL – All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

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