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Chris Mathis and Casey Warner dive into all that is Rays Fan Fest today with the big topic of conversation being the future of the Rays in Tampa Bay with less than positive comments being made by Rays execs Brian Auld and Matt Silverman this past week.
Erik Neander, Kevin Cash, Matt Silverman & Brian Auld join the debut of Countdown to Opening Day w/ Chris, Andy, & Neil To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Thanksgiving from BaseballBiz On DeckAll primed up for the Rays Prospects ListMat's conversation with Baseball America, J.J. CooperBlake Snell - $185 million 5-year contract with the DodgersMLB - 10 teams that can afford to compete remaining 20 must struggleOhtani timeline of wealthBillionaires who seek funding for stadiumRays Stadium challenges with Brian Auld, Pinellas County & Cisty of St. PeteYankees Steinbrenner stadium new stadiumGenesis Cabrera to Mets Trip to Vegas2 Franchises playing in minor league stadiums - A's & RaysWhite Sox needs to maximize the value of Garrett Crochet, Louis RobertWhite Sox need to flip the attitude – perhaps new faces will infuse the teamAlex Anthopolous trades & signings in Montreal built talentWhite Sox need to have a complete overhaul of their systemThe A's were building in 2024 with Brett Rooke and their Catchers Mark tired of hearing about if and when on the stadiumHurricane changed the stadium circumstancesKen Hagan on bringing the Rays to Ybor – we need to talk with Tampa developer Darryl ShawTraffic to St Pete compared to TampaBaseball America – Top 10 Tampa Bay Rays prospectsHow do they measure grades of top prospects – Carson WilliamsComparison of Williams & Taylor Walls as a shortstopimagine if Taylor Walls merged with Junior CamineroLookout for Brayden TaylorWhere will Xavier Isaac and Tre' Morgan be playing Baseball America gave Tre' Morgan an 80 grade for fieldingGary Gill Hale pitcher grade – a closer could become a starter like Blake Snell in timeEncourage fans to subscribe to Baseball America for more insights to the gameMat keeps us positive as Rays fansLove affair between the Rays & the City of TampaRoller Coaster ride of the Rays stadium issue – what will MLB learnMat Germain on Blue Sky - @matgermain.bsky.social Mat's Blue Sky Starter Packs for Rays FansJust a reminder you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot bsky social. That's @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thank s to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater President & CEO Brian Lowack and Tampa Bay Rays President Brian Auld discuss the Rays ballpark and redevelopment deal, including the benefits it will bring to Pinellas County and the broader Tampa Bay region.
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by people close to the Historic Gas Plant District Development Project including Rays Presidents Brian Auld & Matt Silverman, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters, Hines Senior Managing Director Lane Gardner & President & CEO of Best Source Consulting Anddrikk Frazier. He is also joined by Vice President of Baseball Operations & Assistant General Manager Will Cousins as well as Tampa Bay Times Rays beat reporter Marc Topkin to discuss the trade deadline & more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Wednesday, Tkras kicked off the show following the Rays game, was joined by Brian Auld, the President of the Rays. Big news? Plus, we also got into the latest out of Bucs training camp, and we played Would You Rather, too. Get here!
Brian Auld of Tampa Bay Rays joined TKras to discuss the stadium deal in St. Pete!
Colleen Wright, journalist with the Tampa Bay Times visits with Mat & Mark to discuss the status of the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal in St. Pete.History of the Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Saga 2008 Mayor Rick Baker and the Al Lang StadiumMayor Kriseman allows Rays to look at Tampa Tampa initiative approves fruitless2022 Mayor Welch scraps Kriseman proposals & requests new proposals from Rays & Hines January 2023 began Rays/HinesSeptember 2023 outline a deal 1.3 billion dollar stadium, 700 million from the RaysRedevelopment portion $6.5 billion 30 year project includes redevelopment, retail, museum, open space, housing Council & attorney Lisette Hanewicz puts a sharp eye to the contract and finds there are some questions that still need to be answeredMat asks about a change in the mood in negotiations once Montreal Sister Cities program was squashedNot a lot of outward drama. No signs of acrimony between Rays and the City of St. Petersburg during the process.Rays have been wise in negotiations with players and trades will they bring that same mentality to complete the deal with St. PeteMust have at least a 5 to 3 vote from St. Pete council for the stadiumNo termination clause If not done before August the stadium could become a political topic prior to the upcoming electionsSome council members are against the principle of giving public money to a private enterpriseSome critics agree with the Rays to Stay but fix the deal – Sierra Club exampleTighten up the loose endsWhen asked what Rays would do in a worse case scenario – response has been ‘We are dealing with the situation in front of us'Mayor Welch agrees with some points from the councilMinimum requirements v Targeted goals – contractors are not legally bound to these "Responsibility – Lissette Hanewicz pointed out that parties of the agreement are not named in some of the documents65 acres of land being sold at a deep discount City will be putting down 142 million for infrastructure Miami stadium deal & LeBron James – 2010 Miami, FLMiami Marlins Stadium a cautionary tale for St. Pete St. Pete politicians very different than Miami politiciansCrystal Ball: Will we have an agreement by Mid-July?June 13th last time council meet before summer vacation before returning in JulyHow does a reporter prepare for a 16 hour day with Council workshopsColleen & the Miami Marlins or Miami HeatNaming Rights fornew Stadium – Has City requested a part of that revenue$50 million community benefits packagePenalties are relatively low if affordable housing is not met30 year deal – when will the team need another new stadiumRays will be on the hook for paying any upgradesKudos to Colleen Wright & St Pete Times team for their coverage of the RaysStu Sternberg's longstanding commitment to St. Pete C Post Show updates from Colleen's tweetsSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"
RaysUp Mat Germain & Mark Corbett tracking the Rays with 25% of the season gonePlus St. Pete Stadium agreement it's closer than you thinkFirst quarter lackluster performance of Tampa Bay RaysCivale is pitching well but needs to work on pitching mixTaj Bradley - great mindset - Future AceBats warming up DeLuca, Lowe, Arozarena, CaballeroPulling for future of Brendan McKay - relief pitcher?Red Sox game 2 loss in Boston, Rays missed opportunitiesStealing Bases - who gets the green light - CaballeroUpcoming AL East RivalsAustin Shenton - should have been given more at bats in AprilNew Rays Stadium in St Pete deadlines closing in2023 January - Colleen Wright asks Brian Auld, Rays president, on future location of RaysWhen do the shovels go into the ground2-pronged project (1) Economic Development (2) New Rays Stadium in St. PeteQuestions on how projects and responsibilities are tiedPenalties if affordable housing criterion is not metWhat happens if Rays ownership changes during 30 year agreementProjected schedule & deadlines of St. Pete Council to signAtlanta Braves modelStadium Naming RevenueLet's get it doneRays Potential Promotions in minor leagues include:Tre' Morgan & Xavier IsaacPrediction of future trades include Harold Ramirez & SiriStill waiting for Junior CamineroThanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_ Mark can be found on Twitter x.com @TheBaseballBiz & and at http://www.baseballbizondeck.comSubscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"
In episode 9, Neil, Andy and Chris sit down with Tampa Bay Rays team presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld. Together, they address frequently asked questions submitted through Historic Gas Plant District email and social media channels. If you have a question you'd like to hear answered in a future episode, send it to historicgasplant@raysbaseball.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Countdown to Opening Day with Chris Adams-Wall To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Auld co-president, along with Matthew Silverman, of the Tampa Bay Rays
Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Curtis Mead, MiLB award winners Xavier Isaac & Carson Williams, Brian Auld, Melanie Lenz & Michael Harrison. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave & Andy are joined by manager Kevin Cash & President Brian Auld to talk all things Rays, from Spring Training to ballpark updates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mat Germain joins BaseballBiz On Deck and takes a look at the Tampa Bay Rays stadium plansTampa Bay Rays new stadium plan in place or are there more questions? Tampa new downtown development plan omits a Rays Stadium in Ybor City St. Pete Mayor, Ken Welch, announces that they accept the Hines & Tampa Bay Rays proposal Mat rolls out the benefits for both St. Pete, Rays and the fans Rays' Brian Auld excited but not ready to talk who will pay for what Decisions to be made before first shovel of dirt tossed MLB catches up with Mat's proposal for a balanced schedule World Baseball Classic, Will the WBC develop like the World Cup for soccer? Will Mike Trout be facing Ohtani in the WBC? As team stars go to WBC will more young players make it up to Spring Training? What is Jason Adam's status? Extensions signed, Yandy Diaz, Pete Fairbanks, Jeffrey Springs The Eye of Yandy delivers nightmares to opposing pitchers with his strike zone awareness Rays Starting Lineup, Could it be: Yandy Diaz, Randy Arozarena Brandon Lowe, Isaac Paredes, and Josh Lowe Mat's Breakdown of Starting Pitchers and the depth of innings they will play Who will be the Rays clubhouse guy who brings team positivity to the team? Rays Fan Fest - Saturday, February 18 Spring Training games in Air Conditioning at the Tropicana New Faces that may be seen at Fan Fest: Kevin Kelly, Coby White, Zach Eflin, Curtis Mead, Kyle Manzardo Mat Germain can be found on Twitter @Mat_Germain_ BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google podcasts & @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter Please like, follow and remark. Let us know your thoughts about the show. DM Mark on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" Sources & Links:Rays Fan Fest - https://www.mlb.com/rays/fans/fan-fest St Pete Mayor announces moving forward with Hines & Tampa Bay Rays proposal, Channel 10 Tampa Bay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG8VDa2Dmm8 Brian Auld - Tampa Bay Rays what needs to go right and who will pay for what, Channel 10 Tampa Bay: https://www.youtube.com/live/VFjOWs7cxxM?feature=share
Hear from: Brian Auld and Melanie Lenz - Rays Michael Harrison - Hines Dawn Gunter - Gensler Evrald Colas - Storyn Studio Anddrikk Frazier - Best Source Consulting Gwendolyn Reese - African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg Florida Incorporated View our proposal here: https://www.stpete.org/Residents/Current%20Projects/Gas%20Plant/Hines-Rays%20-%20ADA.pdf To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rays President, Brian Auld joined us on Beckles & Recher to talk about Opening Day!
On Friday, we broadcasted LIVE from Tropicana Field as we helped get you set for Opening Day vs. the Orioles! Rays Pre/Postgame host Neil Solondz joined us for a look at the 2022 Rays, and team President Brian Auld also joined us. Don't miss out on a great show!
On Friday, we broadcasted LIVE from Tropicana Field as we helped get you set for Opening Day vs. the Orioles! Rays Pre/Postgame host Neil Solondz joined us for a look at the 2022 Rays, and team President Brian Auld also joined us. Don't miss out on a great show!
Rays President, Brian Auld joined us on Beckles & Recher to talk about Opening Day!
George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida is like a second home to New York's own Yankees. Over the course of their 27 seasons here, some of the biggest names in baseball have trained right in our own backyard. And on today's episode we have the pleasure of reminiscing with Howard Grosswirth, the Yankees' Vice President of Corporate Sales, and a member of the Feeding Tampa Bay board of directors. He shares with us the Yankees' devoted history of supporting their communities, and the ways that the Steinbrenner family continues to be a huge believer in missions like that of Feeding Tampa Bay. With their help, and yours, we are working to make Tampa Bay healthy, happy, and hunger-free. Click here to listen to our episode featuring Brian Auld, President of the Tampa Bay Rays Click here to listen to our episode featuring Ian Beckles, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Learn more about our partnerships with the Yankees, the Rays, the Bucs, the Lightning and others by visiting our website or following us on social media @FeedingTampaBay!
Team Presidents Brian Auld and Matt Silverman answer questions from Neil Solondz about the latest news regarding the Rays' sister city plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
100 episodes of Rays The Roof! We can't believe that we actually hit the 100 episode mark. Thank all of you so much for helping us get here and on this episode, we have our second annual offseason podcast about the current stadium situation and future of the Tampa Bay Rays talk, this time with Devon Garnett and Spencer Whittaker, who spoke with Rays president Brian Auld in a 1-on-1 conversation a few months ago. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB, our Twitch: RaysTheRoofTwitch, our YouTube channel: Rays The Roof, and our website, raystherooftb.com. As always, Rays Up!
Brandon & Mark take a BaseballBiz look back at 2021 Tommy & Jimmy return with their stories on Field of Dreams & Sticky StuffCelebrating the New Year with our fans – top 10% of all podcast per Listen NotesPeople of Note Shohei OhtaniKim NgRob ManfredJoe WestBad Umpires – Conforto HBP – Braves botched callGlorious Guests – Sara Sanchez, Phil Terrano, Mike Murawski, Nat Gordon, Jeff Brown, Bobby Bass, Judge Louis Schiff, Mat Germain, Coach Cobb, Bruce Voge, John Vampatella, Brent Cardy- The Cardy ShowBlue Jays journey back to Toronto – Dunedin – Buffalo – Toronto Sticky Stuff – (calendar Bubba Harkins to enforcement to injury – Max Scherzer & Sergio Romo strip tease – instructions)Field of Dreams – what was the importance & value of this eventTurkeys of the Year with Goofy Gobbler Rob Manfed LockoutKen Rosenthal fired by MLB – role of MLB Network employees - spokespeople or shills for MLB – Ken is still a reporter for Athletic and ESPNWrap – looked back – what we see looking forward – CBA – New Year, New Me – Resolutions – New ShowsBaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
It started with a Post-It note! Now, Brian Auld, the President of the Tampa Bay Rays, and his wife Molly are sharing their love story “On The Record” in this very special episode. We're celebrating love and so much more on this show, including the milestone of the 100th episode and the start of “Love in America” as its own stand-alone series!
For the past 7 years Brian Auld has been president of the Tampa Bay Rays, and during that time he has helped foster a culture of community involvement that sports fans everywhere can be proud of. Listen in to learn how he transitioned from teaching 4th grade students to helping the Rays clinch 2 straight AL East championships, and how important it is for the team to be more than just baseball players. We're proud to be partnered with such a compassionate and innovative organization, and look forward to continuing our shared work of bettering our community in every way we can. Go Rays! Follow FTB on social media at @FeedingTampaBay and visit our website at FeedingTampaBay.org to learn more about our sports team partnerships -- as well as opportunities to win official swag from your local favorites!
Brian Auld speech on Rays sister city proposal to group at Cafe con Tampa Friday 10-1-21 (audio courtesy of Facebook / Cafe Con Tampa)
Matt and Stephen sat down and chatted with Rowdies Vice Chairman Brian Auld about a number of topics, including stadium situations, a potential women's side, and lessons learned from owning a soccer club. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Beckles & Recher welcome Tampa Bay Rays President Brian Auld to Friday's show prior to the home opener against the New York Yankees! Brian is so glad to have fans at the Trop and is urging everyone to get vaccinated so the stadium can get back to allowing full capacity. Auld believes the Rays have a formula that works for them and is expecting this team to contend annually. All that and MORE!
10 Tampa Bay anchor Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, president/CEO of the Super Bowl LV Host Committee, celebrate the return of the NFL season, as it kicks off with Chiefs-Texans and look ahead to a big season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Rob gives us an update on where things stand in the Super Bowl LV planning process as we're 150 days out from game day on February 7th! Speaking of, Hall of Fame coach and The NFL Today's Bill Cowher chats with Ryan about the Bucs chances this season and Tampa as a Super Bowl city! Finally, a candid conversation with Tampa Bay Rays President Brian Auld on his team's success, sports' role in ending racism in America, the team's push to get people to the polls and why the sister-city concept with Montreal is essential to the Rays future in Tampa Bay. Enjoy!
We get ready for a baseball game that actually counts in the standings for the first time in 288 days! Steve Carney starts by breaking down the 30-man Opening Day roster, including the decisions that may leave you scratching your head. We also hear from Rays president Brian Auld, who sat down with Tom Krasniqi Thursday morning.
Rays President Brian Auld speaks to Pat Donovan and Steve Carney from Rays Fan Fest.
0:42: #RaysUp with special guest Rays President Brian Auld discussing his teaching career, road to the Rays, partnerships with area little leagues, and the St. Pete community.12:35: What place is the City of St. Petersburg in? What are its successes and challenges? 18:37: Brian tells us about the Rays support of Community Tampa Bay.20:44: Let's talk Rays playoff push; (This was recorded just prior to the Rays thrilling 7-6 walk-off victory vs. the Mariners,) Chris' bat boy experience and minimum wage.25:56: #1 hit on Brian's 14th birthday. 27:41: Let’s talk about that Montreal proposal.32:54: What three things would you like listeners and citizens to do to help the Rays?42:10: Would the two city deal, with Spring Training in St. Pete be a huge economic driver for the city?48:18: We bid farewell to Rays President Brian Auld and talk about President Trump's latest antics before the game starts. 50:46: Chris tells us his vote for the call for a special session in the house pertaining to gun safety.
Rays President Brian Auld Joins Ronnie & T-Kras Live From Rays Fan Fest
Tampa Bay Rays Presidents Brian Auld and Matt Silverman spoke via conference call following the news of the Tampa Bay Rays Ybor City stadium concept missing a crucial deadline and thus throwing things back to the drawing board.
Brian Auld and Stu Sternberg join JP Peterson after the press conference to announce the design plans for a new ballpark in Ybor City.
Ron & JP talked with Rays Team President Brian Auld at Rays Fan Fest.
On this episode of SPx, Joe Hamilton sits down with Brian Auld. As President of the Tampa Bay Rays, Auld has a special insight into the evolution of St Petersburg and in this conversation he shares his deep-seated love for our city as well as his thoughts on where the city is headed. And we'd be remiss if we didn't talk a little about the business of baseball. This interview was originally shot on video. Head to the show notes on StPeteX.com to watch instead of listen.
Neil chats w/ Alex Colome about his All-Star experience, Brian Anderson of Fox Sports Sun, president Brian Auld & more
The first show of 2016 features Kevin Kiermaier, Stu Sternberg, Brian Auld, Marc Topkin and Rays wives Anna Boxberger and Ally Forsythe.