ABOUT THIS EPISODE
BaseballBiz On Deck, the conversation covers the new Rays stadium, the recent city and county votes, stadium economics, naming rights, the Rays' playoff push and the young players shaping the franchise's future.
New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
The city and county votes approving the new Rays stadium proposal.
Plans for a new $2.3 billion stadium near Hillsborough Community College and Dale Mabry Highway.
Anticipated construction timeline & when shovels could go into the ground.
What stadium agreement means for long-term future of the Rays in Tampa
A Major Turning Point for the Rays
Stadium approval represents a major moment in Tampa Bay baseball history
The importance of securing a long-term MLB future
How the current situation compares with the Rays' previous stadium uncertainty.
Stadium Naming Rights
Who could become the naming-rights partner for the new Rays stadium?
How a long-term naming-rights agreement could increase the value of the Rays franchise.
Companies that could potentially want a major presence in Tampa Bay.
Naming rights could extend beyond the stadium into the surrounding Champions Corner development
The Business of the Tampa Bay Rays
How the new stadium could change the Rays' financial outlook.
The potential impact on team valuation, revenue and future spending.
Why a new stadium could give the Rays more flexibility when building future rosters.
Rays Playoff Push
The Rays' pursuit of a 90-plus-win season.
The possibility of a 95-win or even 97-win season.
The American League playoff race and potential home-field advantage.
The importance of the remaining games against the New York Yankees.
Rays Rising in Franchise History
The Rays reaching their 82nd win of the season.
How the current season compares with previous successful Rays teams.
Kevin Cash & Joe Maddon & their places among the best seasons in Rays history
It is becoming one of the most successful seasons in franchise history.
Young Rays Players Making an Impact
Junior Caminero and his continued power production.
Jonathan Aranda and his enormous 458-foot home run.
Chandler Simpson and pressure the young Rays lineup puts on opposing pitchers.
Liam Hicks, Ryan Vilade and other emerging contributors.
Why the Rays' young core could be critical to the franchise's future.
September Call-Ups
The expansion of MLB rosters in September.
Potential Rays additions from the Durham Bulls.
Players discussed include Hunter Bigge, Ty Johnson, Jake Fraley, Jacob Melton and Ben Williamson.
Jorge Mateo and Rays Team Chemistry
Mateo's adjustment to the Rays.
The importance of character and clubhouse chemistry.
Why the Rays' dugout energy has become one of the team's strengths.
The Padres Series
The Rays' sweep of the San Diego Padres.
Johnny DeLuca's dramatic moment in the series.
The importance of momentum and team energy as postseason approaches.
How the Rays' chemistry compares with other contenders.
The Future of Baseball in Tampa Bay
What the new stadium means for Tampa Bay's place in Major League Baseball
Tampa's long history of professional baseball and spring training
Potential for a new entertainment, restaurant and nightlife district
Rays Ownership and Franchise Value
Ken Babby and the new ownership group's role in bringing the stadium deal together.
How the Rays' franchise value has changed since 2008.
financial impact of securing a new long-term stadium agreement
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