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On today's MJ Morning Show:Coffee recallBigfoot spotted by marinesMorons in the newsBusch Gardens' concert lineupMore morons Mistakenly sent textsJulian told MJ of purchase after-the-factThe phones work now!Calls - Mistakenly sent textsLady Gaga singsBailey needs air in her tireMJ & Michelle date nightWhy won't 'Big game' teams won't practice at '49ers facility?Sydney Sweeney and her Hollywood sign stunt"Dirty Dancing" sequelOutdoor hockey at Raymond James Stadium this weekendMOSI rebranding New Rays stadium costHackman home sold in 11 daysMJ date night idea... that sounds disgustingHiring fair at Tampa International Airport (if you can get there by noon today)What is 'belt bumping'?Larger passengers revolting against Southwest AirSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TOP STORIES - The new Tampa Bay Rays owners outline ambitious stadium plans and face a long road ahead; Hillsborough County closes multiple inquiries into social media posts about Charlie Kirk; Senator Jay Collins slams “paparazzi-chasing” politicians as speculation grows about a possible run for governor. Plus, Florida Democrats and Republicans trade blame over the ongoing government shutdown, a Miami Northwestern student says a brutal bathroom attack sent her to the ER, and the ex-husband of a Real Housewives of Miami star sues Bravo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TOP STORIES - The new Tampa Bay Rays owners outline ambitious stadium plans and face a long road ahead; Hillsborough County closes multiple inquiries into social media posts about Charlie Kirk; Senator Jay Collins slams “paparazzi-chasing” politicians as speculation grows about a possible run for governor. Plus, Florida Democrats and Republicans trade blame over the ongoing government shutdown, a Miami Northwestern student says a brutal bathroom attack sent her to the ER, and the ex-husband of a Real Housewives of Miami star sues Bravo.
Tampa Bay Business Journal Real Estate Editor Ashley Kritzer talks about potential new Rays owner Patrick Zalupski and what we should know about him.
Pat and Nick Wize read insulting tweets about the newest member of the Rays Bryan Baker who was just acquired from the Orioles yesterday.
Aaron and Casey discuss who the potential new buyers of the Rays are after Stu Sternberg announced plas to sell the team last week. How concerned are you with the Rays future? Find out our concern here.
A full interview with Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Ty Cummings on winning the Double-A Pitcher of the Week award for Montgomery. We also catch up on his offseason and what being part of a trade was like.
The Rays have proposed a deal to renovate Tropicana Field that would cost $600M dollars. The Rays would be responsible for 1/3 of that money. Nick asks listeners if they would vote for this new deal.
Pat and Aaron carry on conversation about the hot topic of who might end purchasing the Rays from Stu Sternberg if he does sell. How involved is Commissioner Manfred? We tell you here.
St. Petersburg City Council approved bonds to pay for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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BEST OF - Pinellas County votes on the Rays' ballpark plan, Tampa Bay Times Sports Columnist John Romano gives his take on the newly approved Rays stadium, Acting Secret Service Director says he is 'ashamed' over Trump rally security failures, Democrats continue to brand Trump/Vance ticket as 'weird,' and more clips of J.D. Vance attacking childless people surface.
Colleen Wright journalist of TampaBay.com discusses St. Pete Council approval of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium & the long journey to get thereCouncil Votes & ReactionsRecent council decisions were expected, with minor changes to environmental & sustainability language The council vote went as expected, with a 5-3 split Strengthened language in the contract aimed to ensure implementation of standards, not just aspirationsMat watched the council meeting & acknowledged the valid concerns raised Contract Language & ConcernsTweaks were made to tighten the deal, particularly concerning the resale of publicly owned land Concerns about "Rays or Hines affiliates" receiving property without clear definitions Council member, pushed for clearer contract terms & transparency Development TimelineStadium completion targeted by 2028 300 affordable housing units are expected by 2030Full development build-out will span 30 years The stadium will remain county-owned, with the Rays controlling broadcasting, naming rights, concessions, & ticket revenues Discussion on the financial benefits for Rays' owner, Stu Sternberg, including the potential increase in team valuation with the new stadium Community Impact & Long-Term VisionThe deal has mixed reactions, with some community members & groups wanting a more equitable deal Concerns over future enforceability of contract terms Importance of written contracts for ensuring commitments are met over time The development will include a fresh food market, though its completion is not legally required until 2045 The project is subject to various permits & zoning changes, with groundbreaking expected in 2025 The importance of timely development to avoid losing the Rays as a key part of the project The project is expected to significantly impact the area, with phased developments over 30 years Continued scrutiny & clear contractual terms are crucial for the project's success & community satisfaction Kudos to Colleen Wright & St Pete Times team for their coverage of the RaysStu Sternberg's longstanding commitment to St. Pete Thanks 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 is on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"
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Top Stories - President Biden will not pardon son his son Hunter if he's convicted, Florida is cracking down on mail-in ballot mistakes, a new poll shows how St. Pete residents feel about the new Rays stadium. GOP attacked Biden with selectively edited video on D-Day. Hunter Biden's sister-in-law/ex-lover Hallie Biden testifies for the prosecution in his gun trial. A sugar substitute may contribute to increased risks of heart attack and stroke. And some Florida Man Stories!
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"
This week's topics:Education Rankings in Florida SchoolsSt. Pete Council Discusses new Rays Development DealGovernor Asks for Executive Privilege to keep Documents SecretWith guests:Maya Brown, Political Consultant, DemocratApril Schiff, Hillsborough County Republican State CommitteewomanColleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter, Tampa Bay TimesDarryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Government & Politics, USF- St. Petersburg
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NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann joins Ryan Gorman and Dana McKay with Today's Top Stories: St. Pete officials continue discussions about a new Rays stadium, RFK Jr. once had a parasitic brain worm, Treasure Island commissioners are considering a ban on personal use fireworks, the Georgia appeals court grants Trump's request to consider disqualifying Fani Willis from his criminal case, Pinellas deputies held a teenager with epilepsy at gunpoint, and an American Airlines flight en route to Tampa was forced to make an emergency landing.
The Rays are back at America's Ballpark for the next week, starting things out on Friday night with a 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Two-straight weeks of games against West Coast opponents, and so far, the Rays are 5-2. We talk about the past road trip, this current homestand, and have a talk with a new Rays creator in the midst of creating a nearly four-hour long docuseries about the franchise on this latest episode of the podcast. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! Don't forget about our affiliate links to help us our and save yourself money! Save using code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase and 10% off any In The Clutch order at checkout. Also, support our newest partner, 1771 Designs, by using code 'RaysTheRoof' for 15% off at checkout! As always, Rays Up!
The issue of a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays been debated for decades. And in the next few months, make-or-break decisions will be made on the redevelopment plans. This week marks the start of another season of baseball for the Tampa Bay Rays. They'll face the Toronto Blue Jays in their first home series at Tropicana Field, the stadium that's nearing the end of its residency in downtown St. Petersburg. A world-class development that will “fuel our economy” for decades to come is how St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch described the multibillion-dollar plan to transform Tropicana Field and the sea of asphalt parking lots surrounding it. "If you look out over the next 10, 15, 20 years, we have so much more confidence that this is going to be a great place for a ballpark, and for a neighborhood that fits that ballpark," said Rays co-president Matt Silverman, who spoke recently on the team's podcast about the redevelopment, "Here to Stay." But it's not a done deal just yet. The heart of the current debate isn't so much about sports, it's about money. Specifically how much the city and Pinellas County and the Rays ownership will invest. Tampa Bay Times reporter Colleen Wright joined Florida Matters to explain the next steps in the long process of building a new stadium for the Rays and redeveloping the land around it. And Ron Diner from No Home Run, a group of Pinellas County residents who oppose the stadium deal, explains why he thinks the deal is wrong for St. Pete
The issue of a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays been debated for decades. And in the next few months, make-or-break decisions will be made on the redevelopment plans. This week marks the start of another season of baseball for the Tampa Bay Rays. They'll face the Toronto Blue Jays in their first home series at Tropicana Field, the stadium that's nearing the end of its residency in downtown St. Petersburg. A world-class development that will “fuel our economy” for decades to come is how St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch described the multibillion-dollar plan to transform Tropicana Field and the sea of asphalt parking lots surrounding it. "If you look out over the next 10, 15, 20 years, we have so much more confidence that this is going to be a great place for a ballpark, and for a neighborhood that fits that ballpark," said Rays co-president Matt Silverman, who spoke recently on the team's podcast about the redevelopment, "Here to Stay." But it's not a done deal just yet. The heart of the current debate isn't so much about sports, it's about money. Specifically how much the city and Pinellas County and the Rays ownership will invest. Tampa Bay Times reporter Colleen Wright joined Florida Matters to explain the next steps in the long process of building a new stadium for the Rays and redeveloping the land around it. And Ron Diner from No Home Run, a group of Pinellas County residents who oppose the stadium deal, explains why he thinks the deal is wrong for St. Pete
New Rays' pitcher Ryan Pepiot talks about getting settled in Tampa, details the process of finding out he's been traded to Tampa, meeting Kevin Cash and the front office, his role and more!
MAILBAG EPISODE!The Tampa Bay Rays might not be playing in the ALCS but that doesn't mean we don't get to hear from Rays fans!-Will we be seeing the Rays get a City Connect Jersey soon?-Should any of the uniforms be changed for another option?-Did kids being in school affect Rays playoff attendance due to the start time?-What are the short term futures for Willy Vasquez and Shane Sasaki?-How long until we can see Xavier Isaac make an impact?Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
MAILBAG EPISODE! The Tampa Bay Rays might not be playing in the ALCS but that doesn't mean we don't get to hear from Rays fans!-Will we be seeing the Rays get a City Connect Jersey soon? -Should any of the uniforms be changed for another option? -Did kids being in school affect Rays playoff attendance due to the start time? -What are the short term futures for Willy Vasquez and Shane Sasaki? -How long until we can see Xavier Isaac make an impact? Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow the show @LockedOnRaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Tampa Bay Rays Insider Steve Carney breaks down the disappointing end to the Tampa Bay Rays season. Tampa Bay Business Journal Real Estate Editor Ashley Kritzer discusses commercial real estate and business stories, including new details about the public funding for a Rays ballpark in St. Pete. VP of Marketing for Metropolitan Ministries Justine Burke discusses the need across Tampa Bay and the launch of their annual holiday assistance program.
Before bandwagoning the leaders of the AL West and NL Central, Hannah Keyser and Zach Crizer go through all of the MLB news of the week, including Shohei Ohtani's sudden disappearance and infighting between the manager and front office of the San Diego Padres.00:55 - Shohei Ohtani to the IL08:00 - Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom16:00 - New Rays stadium16:55 - Padres internal drama40:20 - BANDWAGON: Astros53:35 - BANDWAGON: BrewersHannah Keyser and Zach Crizer are back with another playoff preview episode of The Bandwagon, kicking off this one with the story of Shohei Ohtani's locker being emptied before the Angels put their star pitcher/designated hitter on the injured list for the rest of the season. (NOTE: This was recorded before the confirmation that Ohtani has had a procedure done on his elbow.)The Boston Red Sox fired Chaim Bloom for doing the exact thing that he was hired to do, which was reduce payroll and build up the team's farm system. Zach and Hannah how much of Bloom's fate was sealed when he traded Mookie Betts after taking the job.The Tampa Bay Rays seem confident that they're getting a new stadium built by 2028…in the same place where their current stadium sits, which seems like it would solve few of their issues with drawing fans to the ballpark.The San Diego Padres are watching a very disappointing season come to a close and all of baseball is wondering where it all went wrong. Now we're seeing articles blaming A.J. Preller and Manny Machado, while Bob Melvin wonders if he's about to be fired. Where did it go wrong for the Padres and how can they fix it? Should they run back the same group next season?The playoff bandwagons continue, this time with the last two potential division winners. The Houston Astros (Hannah's bandwagon) and the Milwaukee Brewers (Zach's bandwagon) are completely different, but both teams are headed for the postseason and both teams are loaded with interesting talent, not to mention a couple of highly-regarded managers.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MLBTR's Mark Polishuk joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the weak free agent position player class, the Red Sox firing Chaim Bloom, the Mets hiring David Stearns and details and ramifications of the Rays plan to build a new stadium near the site of Tropicana Field.Listener question topics include what factors led to Stephen Strasburg not being able to retire with his full pay, if the prospect promotion incentive will affect promotions next year for Jackson Holliday or Jackson Chourio and if the Padres would trade Juan Soto this offseason.
Taxpayers in St Petersburg and Pinellas County will pay $600 million for a project that, despite our love for baseball, is not without controversy. Chris Young with partner station WMNF reports. Then: The Sarasota School Board voted yesterday to spend money on a consultant to ponder redistricting - just two years after last going through that same exercise. Supporters of one candidate fear she may end up being districted out, and none of the public speakers supported this. Ramon Lopez has the story. Then: New College Interim President Richard Corcoran is giving job talks on the campus tomorrow to make his million-dollar post permanent. He was the sole presenter at an event in Tampa on Friday, gave hints of what he wants to achieve, and got into heated exchanges with some questioners. Partner station WMNF recorded the whole thing, and we have excerpts for you. Next: She was fired as New College president, and now she is raising her voice. WSLR reporter Emy McGuire listened to what Patricia Okker had to say at a forum yesterday. Finally: Sarasota County's library system offers help for those of us who struggle with things technical. The Community News Collaborative's Eric Garwood recently checked out the Tech Navigator program.
We have Barb Brynstad and Adam Levy in studio on this episode. We talk about Turn, Turn, Turn and the new album, New Rays from an Old Sun, it is available now! We listen to three songs off of the new album and they delivery the weather. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mikerezradio/message
Zach Eflin is living the dream! The 6-6 right hander is from Orlando, who grew up rooting for the Tampa Bay Rays and is now a member of their pitching staff. Rock sat down with Zach who is on cloud 9. He and his wife are expecting twin girls along with their little daughter and […] The post The Rock Stops Here: New Rays Pitcher Zach Eflin & Rays Sr. VP of Baseball Peter Bendix appeared first on Radio Influence.
Zach Eflin is living the dream! The 6-6 right hander is from Orlando, who grew up rooting for the Tampa Bay Rays and is now a member of their pitching staff. Rock sat down with Zach who is on cloud 9. He and his wife are expecting twin girls along with their little daughter and […] The post The Rock Stops Here: New Rays Pitcher Zach Eflin & Rays Sr. VP of Baseball Peter Bendix appeared first on Radio Influence.
New Rays arms Cory Kluber and Brooks Raley chat with Neil Solondz about joining the Tampa Bay staff. Plus, president of baseball operations Erik Neander discusses the trade of Joey Wendle to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Eno and DVR discuss the Padres' two blockbuster trades, whether the Rays will spend any money at all this winter, the Cubs' first step toward a potential teardown, Ha-seong Kim's decisions to sign in San Diego, and Josh Bell's move to the Nationals. Rundown3:58 Adjusting Blake Snell's Projection in San Diego?11:52 Luis Patiño's Clear Path to the Rotation in Tampa Bay20:32 Francisco Mejia's Restart26:22 Will the Rays Spend On Any Free Agents?32:32 Is Yu Darvish Being Over-drafted?42:30 More Moves to Come From the Cubs?48:34 Josh Bell to the Nationals54:32 Ha-seong Kim Chooses San Diego64:11 Other Somewhat Interesting Late December MovesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eno and DVR discuss the Padres' two blockbuster trades, whether the Rays will spend any money at all this winter, the Cubs' first step toward a potential teardown, Ha-seong Kim's decisions to sign in San Diego, and Josh Bell's move to the Nationals. Rundown 3:58 Adjusting Blake Snell's Projection in San Diego? 11:52 Luis Patiño’s Clear Path to the Rotation in Tampa Bay 20:32 Francisco Mejia’s Restart 26:22 Will the Rays Spend On Any Free Agents? 32:32 Is Yu Darvish Being Over-drafted? 42:30 More Moves to Come From the Cubs? 48:34 Josh Bell to the Nationals 54:32 Ha-seong Kim Chooses San Diego 64:11 Other Somewhat Interesting Late December Moves Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer explains why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't try to sign free agent running back Kareem Hunt after shocking videos have come out with him abusing a woman, Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is going to the NFL and not MLB as he's projected to be a first round pick, plus our conversation with new Rays pitcher Emilio Pagan who pitched previously with the Oakland A's. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Marc Topkin joins Neil Solondz, plus hear from members of the new Minor League coaching staff Craig Albernaz, Brady Williams and Jeff Smith.
Marc Topkin joins Neil Solondz, plus hear from members of the new Minor League coaching staff Craig Albernaz, Brady Williams and Jeff Smith.
New Rays catcher, Mike Zunino joined Ron Diaz and Jay Recher on Thursday afternoon. Mike told the guys how nice it is to be coming back close to where he grew up in Fort Meyers. He also told us how excited he is to join the Rays and catch Blake Snell.
We're inching ever closer to the announcement of what the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium will entail as it will be revealed at a news conference this coming Tuesday. However whether or not it's retractable, the new facility will need some sort of roof. Right? Len Martez & Zac Blobner shared their thoughts and how the Rays should approach the new stadium design for the best 365 experience
Ben Reiter of Sports Illustrated joined Ron Diaz and Jay Recher on Thursday afternoon. Ben talked to us about his new book, Astroball, On how the Astros turned it around and if the Rays are following the same path. He also discussed the recent article he put together on where Sammy Sosa is now.
Michelle hops on with the guys to tell everyone a little about herself. She's spent the last two years with the Padres
New Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder tells us which prospect is close to the majors, taking over for Jim Hickey & MORE!!
WDAE Program Director John Mamola welcomes you to the second installment of "The View From The Top". A weekly podcast series discussing the biggest issues in sports, and answering your feedback to all things sports and WDAE "from the top." Today John focuses on the ongoing discussion of the attendance issues surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays, and if a new stadium is a REAL fix for the issue at all?
New Rays third-base coach Matt Quatraro joins the show, plus Neil and Marc Topkin chat about more changes to the coaching staff.
New Rays outfielder Colby Rasmus, Steven Souza Jr., Corey Dickerson and Ryne Stanek join Neil this week.