• 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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Mark & Matt welcome back Phil Terrano discuss the start of baseball season, Tampa Bay Rays, youth development, travel ball, injuries & the future of the sport.

Spring Training Energy in Florida

• Pitchers & catchers reporting & a new baseball year across Florida & Arizona
• Teams arriving & fans prepare for the season
• Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest outdoors this year as finishing touches continue inside the Trop

Rays Talk and Uniform Buzz

• Possible return of the Rays’ road gray uniforms w/ stingray tail
• Team’s history with alternate uniforms, including Grit & Glow”

Baseball in Florida: Growth and Importance

• Participation from youth to pro
• Spring Training & 2 MLB franchises contribute to sport’s presence
• Ideal stadium locations & long term regional growth
• Southern-based winter league w/ existing spring training facilities?

Youth Baseball Development and FLETL Story

• Origin of the Florida East Coast Travel League, FLETL
• Built to improve the experience for families, focusing on memories & value rather than profit
• Innovations include press conferences for kids, enhanced awards & eliminating gate fees
• Influencing other organizations to elevate their offerings
• Partnership with Prospect Wire to expand nationally & combine strengths across age groups

Youth Sports Philosophy

• Emphasis on practice & development rather than constant tournament play
• Encouraging families to keep perspective about the realities of professional baseball
• Travel ball should be about experience, growth, and enjoyment
• Competition builds confidence & life skills
• Create lasting memories

Managing Injuries and Player Health

• Increasing injury rates
• Importance of rest, strength training, & structured development

Phil shares his son’s experience at Wellington Sports Academy

MLB veterans, Devon Travis, of` Detroit Tigers & the Blue Jays and Brad Peacock of the Houston Astros are leading guiding youth at the Academy

Focus on preparing the body for long term success rather than chasing radar gun numbers.

Learning proper conditioning

Devon Travis' passion for the game

Business of Baseball and Media Changes

• Regional sports networks, RSN's, shifting to MLB’s media division
• Streaming continues to reshape how fans watch games
• Television rights remain a major revenue driver for the sport
• Ongoing conversation about competitive balance, payroll gaps, and future labor negotiations

The Cost of Playing Baseball

• Rising equipment and travel expenses can limit participation
• Phil discusses Stinger Sports, a company focused on providing quality gear at lower costs.
• Goal is to make the game more accessible for families while maintaining performance standards.

Future Plans and Giving Back

• Phil considering launching a new charitable initiative, potentially a foundation in memory of his sister.
• Continued focus on community support and creating opportunities for young athletes.
• Find out more about Stinger Sports The BEST wood and BBCOR baseball bats, batting gloves, custom uniforms – Stinger Sports www.stingerwoodbats.com

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In this episode of BaseballBiz On Deck, Mark Corbett and Mat Germain dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering the World Baseball Classic, MLB luxury tax realities, Rays stadium costs in Tampa, and the latest trade rumors involving the Pirates and Rays.

With pitchers and catchers reporting soon, the conversation blends anticipation for the baseball season with serious questions about insurance, international tournaments, player safety, and league economics, along with several Tampa-specific developments.

World Baseball Classic 2026: Insurance, Puerto Rico & Player Concerns

World Baseball Classic and growing concerns surrounding player insurance coverage, particularly for Team Puerto Rico

Key discussion points include:

• Insurance challenges for star players such as Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa
• Why pitchers face higher risk in international tournaments
• The possibility of Puerto Rico withdrawing despite hosting WBC pool play
• How MLB, players, and the World Baseball Classic share responsibility for coverage
• Broader concerns about fan safety, international security, and ICE involvement at global sporting events

Mark and Mat explore how these factors could affect attendance, participation, and the future of the World Baseball Classic

Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Update

The 2.3 Billion Dollar Price Tag

A headline-grabbing figure sparks the next segment as discussion turns to the reported 2.3 billion dollar cost tied to the Rays proposed stadium and surrounding development in Tampa

• Stadium versus mixed-use development costs
• Public funding compared to long-term tax revenue
• Mayor Jane Castor’s position as a lame-duck
• Previous negotiations in St. Petersburg
• Why the project is being framed as an investment rather than a giveaway

Mark shares Tampa-specific context, including Gasparilla celebrations & the unusual sight of ice being placed inside Raymond James Stadium for a hockey event

MLB Luxury Tax - Who Pays, Who Benefits and Who Does Not

Mat breaks down the MLB competitive balance tax and how top spending teams continue to dominate payroll

• The Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees leading luxury tax payments
• Nearly 400 million dollars collected league-wide
• How some small-market teams retain revenue instead of reinvesting
• Why the system weakens competitive balance across multiple markets
• Calls for financial transparency and opening team books in the next CBA

Other impacting factors: Gambling revenue, international brand growth, and how winning teams build global fanbases.

Pirates, Rays and MLB Rumors & MLB trade developments & rumors

• The Pirates being linked to Framber Valdez and the impact of a potential elite rotation
• Blue Jays and Giants also monitoring the Valdez market
• Breaking News – Framber Valdez signs with the Detroit Tigers to the astonishment of fans and the Pittsburgh Pirates
• The Rays continuing their trend of three-team trades
• Tampa Bay acquiring Ben Williamson, a defense-first infielder with offensive upside
• How Williamson fits alongside Taylor Walls and Junior Caminero
• Why controllable, pre-arbitration players remain central to Rays roster construction

Mat also discusses Colton Ledbetter’s departure and how internal competition shapes Rays decision-making.

Remember to try to find the joy in every day

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In this episode we weave together baseball culture and the moment we’re living in. From World Baseball Classic roster news to NL West outfield rankings. This episode also spotlights Rod Carew & salutes the good people of Minnesota in a time of adversity.

World Baseball Classic Preview

Pool A outlook in Puerto Rico featuring: Puerto Rico Canada Panama Cuba Colombia

Team Canada updates:

• Freddie Freeman opts out for rest and recovery
• Josh Naylor steps in as a lineup anchor
• Bo Naylor behind the plate
• Tyler O’Neill Denzel Clarke Owen Caissie highlight the roster
• Pitching depth (availability pending)

WBC Stars & Opt-Outs

• Players opting out for health rest or personal reasons:
  Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Teoscar Hernández, Tommy Edman Andy Pagés
• Dodgers confirmed to play in WBC include:
  • Shohei Ohtani Clayton Kershaw Will Smith (USA)
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto Seiya Suzuki Munetaka Murakami (Japan)
  • Japan discussed as early tournament favorites

MLB Roster & Team Analysis

NL West Outfield Rankings (Mat’s Take)

• Padres, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants & Rockies
• Diamondbacks’ young core praised: Corbin Carroll, Blaze Alexander, Ryan Waldschmidt
• Giants’ signing of Harrison Bader: Defensive upgrade after ranking last in OF defense in 2025
• Potential to significantly help pitching in Oracle Park
• Discussion on how defense and athleticism translate to wins

Bigger Than Baseball - Minnesota Immigration & Humanity

• Minnesota culture (“Minnesota Nice”)
• Discussion of immigration narratives vs lived reality

Rod Carew, Panamanian Immigrant - Outstanding service as player & US Marine

• Born in Panama Hall of Famer US Marine Corps veteran
• Career with Minnesota Twins
• American League Batting Title named in his honor
• Carew becomes a US citizen in 2024
• Baseball as a bridge between cultures and communities

Civic Responsibility & Democracy

• "22 minutes" political comedy perspective - https://www.youtube.com/@22Minutes - worth watching similar to SNL - Saturday Night Live
• Importance of free and fair elections
• People are stepping up
• Concerns over election interference
• Encouragement to stay informed engaged and compassionate
• Call for cooler heads ethical leadership and community support
• Minnesotans are great people and show peaceful response to harsh federal actions against the people living there
• US Administration meeting with Sports Commissioners what does it hold for changes in the future of their sports

Closing Thoughts

Remember that while baseball gives us joy perspective matters. The game doesn’t exist in a vacuum and neither do we. Acts of kindness standing up for others and staying engaged locally and nationally are just as important as wins and losses.

“Try to find the joy in every day amidst all the madness.”

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Rays Stadium looking for a New Edge in Tampa with HCC

• Hillsborough Community College Board of Trustees approve MOU with Rays
• MOU is a non-binding framework to explore possibilities.
• Discussion of campus location and its proximity to:
  • Raymond James Stadium (Buccaneers)
  • Steinbrenner Field (Yankees)
  • Amalie Arena (Lightning)
• Community reactions, faculty concerns & housing cost questions.
• 180-day timeline for the Rays to return with details.
• Governor comments on infrastructure support (but not direct stadium funding)
• Why this site could help build a centralized Tampa sports district similar to Atlanta’s Battery

Transportation, Development & Big-Picture Vision

• Traffic & parking comparisons vs. Tropicana Field
• Transportation planning
• Innovation Edge concept & mixed-use development potential
• Broader impact beyond baseball: events, tourism, NCAA tournaments, & international visibility
• Differentiating Tampa Bay from Orlando and other Florida destinations.

Rays FanFest Block Party (Valentine’s Day)

• FanFest to be held in the Parking Lot of the Tropicana Field outdoors
• Block Party - Free parking, block party atmosphere, and fan-player interaction.
• Favorite FanFest memories:
  • Player scavenger hunts
  • Ping-pong with Rays player
  • Photo ops with Blake Snell & Tyler Glasnow
• Fans will be excited to meet this year at FanFest: Gavin Lux, Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Cedric Mullins, Steven Matz, Steven Wilson, Richie Palacios, & Justin Henry Malloy

Rays Roster & Player Development

• More “team-centric” Rays roster
• Ken Waldichuk - Pitch mix comparisons to Garrett Cleavinger
• Trade speculation: Johnny DeLuca, Taylor Walls, & White Sox connections

MLB Free Agency & Trades

• Cody Bellinger - signs with the Yankees (5 years, $167M):
• Concerns about Cody's age, cost, & long-term value.
• Mets trade for Luis Robert Jr.:
  • Younger, cheaper, high-upside move
  • Risk-mitigated contract structure
• Why the Mets’ move may age better than the Yankees’
• Yankees’ roster flexibility and potential follow-up trades

Hall of Fame Talk

• Congrats to: Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltrán, Jeff Kent
• Rare moment: 2 elite center fielders entering together
• Looking to 2027 ballot: Buster Posey, John Lester, Chase Utley. Bobby Abreu
• Vote dynamics shift as names fall off the ballot

MLB Parity & CBA Discussion

• Tim Dierkes’ article:
  “MLB Parity Possible Without a Salary Cap” (MLB Trade Rumors)
  https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/author/tim-dierkes
• Why this matters heading into the next Collective Bargaining Agreement

Final Thoughts

• Rays expectations may be more grounded than in recent years—but opportunity remains
• New ownership energy, patience in baseball operations & long-term vision
• The next 180 days could shape the future of baseball in Tampa Bay

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Mark Corbett and Mat Germain break down one of the most explosive stretches of MLB free agency in recent memory. With massive contracts, shocking signings, and widening payroll gaps, the duo digs into what these moves mean for competitive balance, player equity, and the future of Major League Baseball.

From Kyle Tucker’s blockbuster deal with the Dodgers to the Mets’ smart pivot with Bo Bichette, this episode explores who’s winning, who’s losing, and why the system itself may be reaching a breaking point.

MLB Free Agency Explosion

• Kyle Tucker signs a massive deal with the Dodgers, doubling Pete Alonso’s AAV
• Why the Dodgers felt desperate to get younger amid an aging core
• The true cost of star-heavy rosters and long-term risk

Aging Rosters & Hidden Cracks

• Dodgers’ projected roster age concerns
• Defensive regression as the overlooked weakness
• Why pitching depth can’t mask aging position players forever

Mets Pivot Smartly

• Mets lose out on Tucker but land Bo Bichette
• How Bichette improves infield versatility, offense, and defense
• Why Mat prefers Bichette over Tucker for the Mets

Blue Jays at a Crossroads

• Losing their best hitter and what it means for Toronto
• Aging George Springer and rising lineup risk
• Why Cody Bellinger could be their next critical move

Competitive Balance & Salary Cap Debate

• Two owners (Dodgers & Mets) changing the entire market
• Why 26 teams realistically can’t compete for elite free agents
• How lack of parity hurts players, fans, and the league’s value
• Floor + ceiling vs. the current “luxury tax theater”

Rank-and-File Players Left Behind

• How top-10% contracts squeeze out middle-class MLB players
• Arbitration battles over minimal dollars
• Why a salary floor could help more players than a pure cap

The Player Extension Dilemma

• Elly De La Cruz and the risk of waiting until free agency
• How looming CBA changes impact long-term decisions
• Will fear of a future cap push players to extend earlier?

Trades & Team Direction

• Josh Lowe to the Angels and the culture shift in Anaheim
• Rays add Gavin Lux and improve defensively up the middle
• Tampa Bay’s growing AA/AAA pitching surplus and trade leverage

Big Picture MLB Questions

• Why fans don’t care if the Dodgers win another title
• Comparisons to NFL parity and playoff access
• Why MLB risks becoming predictable - and boring

Notable Moments

• “This is getting obscene.” - on payroll disparity
• The idea of realigning divisions (Mets & Yankees together!)
• Mat’s evolving Free Agent All-Star Team in real time
• “Live free and live hard.”
• Rays-focused episode coming soon

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Alex Bregman & Ranger Suarez signings & ripple effect across MLB teams, The art of sustaining a seasoned pitcher, HOF ballots, Bananas “Fans First” philosophy. Plus the impact on Royals players batting stats when Kauffman Stadium brings the walls in.

Hall of Fame Debate: Andruw Jones & Voting Flaws

• Strong case for Andruw Jones as a Hall of Famer based on his elite defense (Willie Mays–level), & offensive production
• Carlos Beltrán, Chase Utley, and Andy Pettitte highlights inconsistencies in Hall of Fame voting.
• How market bias & players from smaller market teams are penalized.
• Ugh factor: 10-year ballot system & public voting process.
• Simplify the process & reduce public “ranking” of great careers.
• “character & personality” wing of the HOF to honor the game’s most colorful figures.

Fans First Mentality

• "Baseball taking itself too seriously?"
• Savannah Bananas & Jesse Cole’s “Fans First” philosophy.
• World Baseball Classic energy as a model MLB could learn from.
• Discussion of how fun, personality, & spectacle help grow the game.

Free Agent Signings - ripples in the MLB pond

Alex Bregman

• Cubs land Bregman; discussion on overpaying for past performance
• Ripple effects across the league (Arenado, Diamondbacks, Cubs infield).
• Leadership vs. long-term value debate

Red Sox

• Pivot to pitching with Ranger Suárez.
• Strengthening rotation depth & creating trade flexibility
• Craig Breslow praised for long-term roster vision

Mets Departing Mess – who is left

• Loss of core players (Alonso, Nimmo, McNeil, Díaz)
• Concerns about aging roster strategy and pitching depth
• Questionable “name-brand” spending habits
• Suggestion: move Rays to NL East and Mets to AL East

Kauffman Stadium Changes: Kansas City Royals impact

• Royals moving fences in at Kauffman Stadium
• Impact on Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Jac Caglianone & future hitters
• How will stadium dimensions affect player legacies & contracts
• How much will parks influence stats across eras?

Bigger Picture: MLB Structure & Scheduling

• Reaction to Rob Manfred’s floated ideas (in-season tournaments)
• Concerns about overcomplicating an already packed calendar
• Support for minor-league style scheduling:
  • 6-game series
  • Mondays off
  • Reduced travel
  • Better pitcher health

Giving Back & Community

• Shout-out to Shady Rays sunglasses:
  • Each purchase helps to feed the hungry w/ Feed America & Blessings in a Backpack
  • Replacement guarantee & affordable alternative to premium brands
  • Learn more - https://shadyrays.com/pages/impact?srsltid=AfmBOop-INFkYAJKkia3p6J4hP6FYmSzmqEoiUg8En4d12T0Z7OBmk1Z
• Appreciation for Joe Maddon’s continuous philanthropy w/ HEP, Homeless Empowerment Program - https://www.hepempowers.org/

Upcoming

• Spring Training approaching
• World Baseball Classic
• International signing period opening
• AAGPBL legend Senaida “Shoo Shoo” Wirth

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Nathan Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos, shares his wit, wisdom & love of the Baltimore Orioles on BaseballBiz On Deck

• 2026 Front office is ready to spend and bring in new talent for the team
• Mike Elias’ liftoff
• Orioles owner, Rubenstein – ready to spend the money
• Signing Pete Alonso to the Orioles – a pleasant surprise
• Transition from Chris Davis to Alonso
• Taylor Ward coming up with some punch in his bat
• Departure of Grayson Rodriguez
• O’s looking for outfielders
• Nathan’s dad pitched for the Orioles organization
• Loss of a lifetime Season Ticket – No internet to resolve
• Uncle Jim Lehew, side arm pitcher
• Ken Babby, Rays owner, dad was General Counsel for the Orioles
• Rays New Stadium – Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell
• Rays' Puerto Rico night at George Steinbrenner field
• NFL - Bucs & Panthers game @ Raymond James
• MLB could take notes from NFL on how to attract young fans
• NFL Nickelodeon broadcast for kids
• MLB needs more than $1 hot dogs to attract a younger audience
• Not a Chris Mullins fan – will Mullins play a role similar to Manuel Margot
• Delmon Young Trade Tree - Chris Archer deal – Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows & Shane Baz
• Delmon Young 2014 - he will never have to buy a drink in his life in Baltimore
• What is Chris Archer doing
• Rays history of sending pitching to Minnesota
• AL East Outlook – Blue Jays will have a tougher time this upcoming season
• Vladdy the superstar – the Shohei Ohtani of the Blue Jays
• What would the Blue Jays look like if they added Kyle Tucker
• Yankees ‘Sense of Entitlement – We’re Supposed to Win’ they need a Joe Torre mentality
• Players who follow their managers & coaches
• Are the Orioles done with trades and signings for 2026
• Things are getting weird with the Orioles - Elias willing to give up prospects
• Will Orioles need to add new arms to the team, starters, closers
• Starting Strong 5 pitchers – Bradish, Baz, Rogers, Eflin & Kremer
• Add a Tarik Skubal to the team
• Orioles bullpen – what next
• Will Felix Bautista pitch for the Orioles again
• Did Trevor Rogers trade his soul for his 2025 performance
• Will Felix Bautista pitch for the Orioles again
• Kyle Bradish came back strong after Tommy John surgery
• Shane Baz can be a strong #2 or #3 pitcher
• Will the O’s and extend Baz’s contract as he is in his arbitration years
• O’s get a veteran vibe with Pete Alonso
• Mike Elias is finally, writing those checks that Rubenstein keeps shoving in his pocket
• Will O’s use that money to extend contracts with high performers on the team
• Wishing John Harbaugh all the best after departing from the Ravens
• Looking for a full house at Camden Yards this season with the 2026 Orioles
• Mat’s visit to Camden Yards & watching Derek Jeter finishing up his career with the Yankees
• Seeing 7,000 fans in the stadium - You might want to fix this
• Hopes to see consistently see 30,000 fans in Camden Yards in 2026

Special Thanks to Full Count Chaos' Nathan Andrews for sharing his love of the Orioles and insights on the upcoming season for the O's. you can hear more about the Orioles from Nathan at www.fullcountchaos.com

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