BaseballBiz On Deck

Mat Germain & Mark Corbett – Somethings cooking in the Rays kitchen

• "Winningly Good”
• Marlins rough road
• Colorado Rockies – Pete Fairbanks. The balls are horrible.
•  “That’s what happens when you don’t throw strikes”
• Velo down 2 MPH - Pete doesn’t do well in the cold
• Rays pen was out of sorts in first Rockies game
• Ryan Pepiot – 11K in 6 innings, was the trade worth it. 
• Glasnow threw 14K in 7 innings
• Angels series  - Is that Chris Farley shouting from the stands
• Ron Washington is working to invigorate the Angels team
• Angels will visit the Rays at the Trop – definitely worth getting a ticket to see future HOF’er Mike Trout
• Ron Washington coaching brought strength to Dansby Swanson & others when he was with the Atlanta Braves
• Will Blake Snell take the mound against Rays next week at the Trop
• Will they pull Blake in the 5th inning
• Austin Shenton – DH of the day 
• Rays strategy had 2 righties and then a lefty lineup to shake up Angels pitching
• Off-balanced Rays batting lineup missing key left-handed batters, Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe & DeLuca. Opportunity for Shenton to get his reps
• Jose Caballero- he is “Electric” – steal of a trade 
  • Working hard & looks like a Gold Glover. Spinning & Throwing. 
  • More speed than Franco. He is a 5 WAR Shortstop. 
  • Golden Glove performances with Caballero & Yandy Diaz
• Siri is getting on base more effectively
• Strong arm of Rortvedt
• Zack Littell- came through with a tough first inning with the Angels
• Cleavinger & Poche a bit erratic in the bullpen
• Rays now above .500
• Marlins are not competitive 
• eX-Rays Front Office  move - Pete Bendix now with the Marlins
• Marlins Scouting dept found lacking, Need a Alex Anthopoulos approach to rebuild a productive team
• Tommy Pham & Brandon Belt, 2 Free Agents that could help the Miami Marlins be a stronger team. 
• "tanking” strategy for 2024 Marlins?.
• There is a reason that Kim Ng left Miami
• Colorado Rockies weather Cold & Windy.  How does it impact pitching speeds & finding ball trajectory
• Brandon Lowe injury - right oblique.  Will the Rays keep Brandon? 
• Judge was able to negotiate a contract with Yankess amidst injury history.
• Upcoming games at the Trop with SF Giants & Angels. 
• Angels may see Littell and Civale again when they come to St. Pete.
• Will Rays see Blake take the mound. 
• Rays rotation should fare well with Eflin, Civale & Littell against the Yankees
• Should Rays expect a sweep of the Giants at the Trop. What will it look like against Webb & Snell?
• Robby Ray, the new cheap team uniforms & pink underwear
• Rays Minor Leagues are looking good – starting pitching has been strong.
• What will it be like once Taj Bradley returns
• Mat has a lot of faith in this year’s Tampa Bay Rays

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 & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify

Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward”

Mark and Mat discuss Tampa Bay Rays Opening Week and a look at baseball luminaries and failures amongst other MLB teams

• Opening week review: The Rays' performance in first 7games, facing tough opponents like Toronto Blue Jays and World Series Champions Texas Rangers.
• Analysis of other AL East teams:  Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, and Blue Jays' early season performances.
• Oakland A's - Athletics set new Error records
• Bryce Harper 0 for 11 AB's and then 3 HRs in 1 game
•  Jose Caballero's impact on the team & the competitive atmosphere among young players.
• Caballero & Genesis Cabrera pushing and patience
• Pitching strategies: Insights on the Rays' rotation and bullpen, including thoughts on Ryan Pepiot and Shane Baz.
• Showcase of pitchers with Rangers' Nate Eovaldi, Rays' Zach Eflin & Civale
• Injury updates: Shane Baz's setback and the team's approach to managing pitcher health.
• Looking ahead: Preview of upcoming series against the Rockies and Angels, and expectations for the team moving forward.
• Measuring a Pitcher's success - ERA, Wins, Saves, Innings, FIPs, what is most important metric?
• Mat's experience watching Ray's Opening Day from Canada across multiple media outlets
• Following emerging talent, Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio & Bobby Witt Jr.
• Can Rays get Luis Arraez from the Marlins
• Wyatt Langford - Florida native
• eX-Rays play between Twins' Manuel Margot and Brewers' Willie Adames & Jake Bauers
• Minor League Season has begun, Durham Bulls & Joe Rock
• Mark talks about the transition from Spring Training to Minor League teams  Tampa Tarpons, Dunedin Blue Jays, Clearwater Threshers

Thanks to Mat Germain, Mr. Wizard, for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch find more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_   
 Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify

Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward”

Mat Germain & Mark Corbett – Tampa Bay Rays MLB Opening Day Eve give #RaysUp fans the lowdown

• Tampa Bay Rays Roster Prep for 2024 season
• Blake Snell finally signs a contract, what about Tommy Pham
• Austin Shenton moves up from AAA Durham Bulls to MLB Rays for Opening Day
• First 2 weeks of the schedule includes Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants & the Dodgers
• What to expect with the Dodgers with Tyler Glasnow when facing the Rays
• Giants have Bob Melving as Manager and Dusty Baker in the front office.
• Japanese Players adapting to MLB how do teams help them, Yoshi Tsutsugo
• Rays trade Uwasawa
• AL East rivalries and the excitement of opening day.
• "We're here to stay" and the progress on the new stadium.
• Zach Eflin opening day pitcher for the #TBRays.
• Toronto Blue Jays, Jose Berrios as the opposing pitcher and his performance last season.
• What will be the outcome of the opening series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
• They discuss the Rays' performance in spring training and notable players like Willy Adames and Shane McClanahan.
• Brendan McKay's return from injury and his potential impact on the team.
• Evan Longoria's status and Mike Zunino's recent retirement.
• Rays' acquisition of Ben Rortvedt from the Yankees and his impact on the team. Other options, Rene Pinto, Francisco Mejia & Alex Jackson
• Mat’s projected Opening Day #TBRays Lineup includes Yandy Diaz, Harold Ramirez DH as no-brainers
• Players ability to adapt to a new culture - Yoshi Tsutsugo with the Rays 
• Rays traded Uwasawa to Red Sox – empowering a divisional rival
• Rays front office flexibility to try new things, as when they brought on Nelson Cruz
• Wander Franco still on the 40 man roster – when will Rays be able to drop him and make room for another player
• Mat’s Annual #Rays Predictions include 
• 10  #Rays will hit double digits in HR 
• 9 Hitters will have SO% below 25%
• 4 pitchers will earn 10+ wins 3: significant in-season trades will occur 
• 2 Pinto will have 2nd highest fWAR among C in AL
• Length of the #Rays lineup
• Rene Pinto will have 2nd highest fWAR among C in AL
• Fans Quick Twitch response to Rays Offseason
• Mat offer’s Rays fans chance to rate the Rays Offseason Scouting Scale
•  Outstanding?
• On a scouting scale (20 being lowest, 80 being highest), how would you rate the #Rays offseason? #MLB
• You can still vote and see the results at https://twitter.com/Mat_Germain_/status/1773069550684160042
• Mat will be making some bold predictions on x.com  https://twitter.com/Mat_Germain_

Prepare for the Joy of MLB Opening Day

Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch find more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_   
 Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify

Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward”

Florida Bolts 5 teams give young girls from 8 to 18 the opportunity to play in all girl baseball tournaments. Brooke & Lily Greene share their stories about their team and more possibilities for women in the game like the BFA Nationals.   

• Brooke and Lily Greene, who are involved with the Florida Bolts girls' baseball organization, discussing their passion for women and girls' baseball.
• Brooke Greene took over the Florida Bolts organization in January 2022.
• She was introduced to girls' baseball by a friend and was surprised by the number of girls interested in the sport.
• Started with one team and now has five teams,
• Importance of girls playing in both all-girl tournaments & local leagues to raise awareness about girls playing baseball.
• Cost prohibitive nature of travel ball and how the Florida Bolts try to keep costs low through sponsorships and fundraising.
• Lily hopes for the game to grow and be more welcoming to women.
• Brooke's love for baseball stems from her family's involvement 

Building Support for Women's Baseball

• Need for more support and visibility for women's baseball, suggesting the creation of a separate women's league.
• Brooke encourages perseverance in the face of challenges, emphasizing the talent and dedication of girls in baseball.

Future Outlook

• Lily aims for a baseball scholarship or a career in sports management.
• Brooke envisions retired MLB players with daughters investing in women's baseball to propel it forward.
• Potential impact of Derek Jeter's involvement in supporting women's baseball, highlighting the need for strong leadership and collaboration to advance the sport.

Challenges in Women's Baseball

• Lack of cohesiveness among girls' baseball organizations, noting the presence of several independent teams without a unified goal.
• Importance of collaboration and a shared vision to establish a women's baseball league

Florida Bolts' Activities

• BFA Nationals in Kentucky,  & the DMV series in Maryland.
• Team's efforts to host an all-girls baseball clinic sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays, aimed at promoting the sport and providing skills training to participants.

Future Outlook Florida Bolts

• Need a Summit akin to MLB's winter meetings to bring together various women's baseball organizations
• Importance of fundraising and sponsorships for the Florida Bolts
• Lily encourages perseverance and dedication, urging listeners to stay true to themselves and keep pushing forward.
• Brooke reiterates the need for continued momentum and collaboration to make women's baseball a reality, emphasizing the impact of community support in achieving this goal.
• Discover more about the Florida Bolts Girls Baseball teams and support them @ www.floridabolts.squarespace.com
  Or reach out to them at [email protected]

Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify
Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"

Mat Germain & Mark Corbett review the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training and get ready for the 2024 upcoming MLB season

• Tampa Bay Pitching Arms
• Rodriguez on board as Andrew Kittredge departs 
• Phil Maton 
• Jose Caballero – short stop – his speed is electric 
• Ruben Cardenas 
• Austin Shenton 
• Rays Shortstop position evolution – Adames, Franco, Walls & now Caballero 
•  Mark misspeaks - Who is Carson Mead
• Curtis Mead – 2nd or 1st base position similar to Jonathan Aranda 
• Carson Williams 
• Jose Caballero – Super utility guy, aggressive steal bases 
• Mat believes Rays could reach 175 to 200 stolen bases this season 
• Chandler Simpson will be breaking records for the future on Rays speed 
• Jake Odorizzi – an old friend returns to the Rays. Not a flashy guy maybe delivering 8K for 9. 
• Kittredge – what is his future post Rays 
• Waiting for Jeffrey Springs, Shane Baz, Drew Rasmussen to return later this year. 
• Pitching Rotation – Zach Eflin, Civale, Littel, (injured) Taj Bradley 
• Who will fill in for Taj – One of the 3 Jakes? 
  • Jacob (Wags) Waguespack 
  • Jacob Lopez 
  • Jake Odorizzi
• Pitching Injured Lists across the leagues – Verlander & Urquidy with Astros, Cole with Yankees, Bautista with Orioles, Giolito with Red Sox 
• Rays Injured Pitcher list includes – Shane McClanahan, Jeffrey Springs, Drew Rasmussen, Taj Bradley, Shane Baz, 
• Ryan Pepiot – what will his mix of pitches bring to the game 
• Rays do not need a Jordan Montgomery or a Blake Snell 
• What will the Rays Infield look like 
• Mainstays to build on – Yandy Diaz, Jonathan Aranda, Isaac Paredes 
• DH spot – Harold Ramirez, Brandon Lowe will Curtis Mead be sent down to AAA 
• DeLuca & Rosario join the team
•  Rosario's bat adds strength to the Rays
• The bench is strong 
• Strength of the Rays now – 2024 season, bullpen, lineup steadiness, strong outfield and speed on the bases. 
• 2024 Tampa Bay Rays season – what does the AL East look like
•  PECOTA  – loaded up heavy on the Yankees at top of the AL East. 
•  At this time Mat sees top 3 of AL East most likely will include Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays & Toronto Blue Jays 
• Banged up Yankees could be relying solely on Juan Soto 
• MLB Myopia on Yandy Diaz being unrecognized because he is with the Rays. 
• Yandy Diaz – first place ranking in fantasy baseball 
• Randy Arozarena – Bulked Up for 2024 – More HRs this season
• NCAA brackets, 64 teams & Dickie V Cinderella stories – You have to invite Cinderella to the ball, another reason to enjoy the expanded MLB postseason 
• Opening Day – March 28 
• Minor League Season – April 2nd Rosters have to be made out 
• Durham Bulls Stadium – great atmosphere, has the look and feel of Major League in Florida 
• Grapefruit League 
• Would a struggling & hungry Tampa Bay Rays fight more to the playoffs – we don’t need 13 straight wins to have a good season 
• Don’t sleep on the Red Sox could squeeze off a playoff position 

 Keep up to date with Mat’s tweets on X.com @Mat_Germain_

Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing the knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch his commentary & advice on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_   
Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.

Mat Germain @Mat_Germain_ & Mark talk about the first days of MLB Spring Training.

• Spring Training weather – Canada or Florida
• Can’t take Spring Training seriously just ask Nolan Ryan
• Mat highlights Trevor Martin's pitching performance for the Rays, and his potential for the future.
• Battery sparks - pairing pitchers & catchers and the role of catchers like Rob Brantley in mentoring young pitchers.
• Mat shares his background, starting with blogging about the Blue Jays and later focusing on the Rays due to an opportunity and his appreciation for their approach for their game.
• MLB's prospect rankings for the Rays  
• Top 100 prospects – 4 Rays
  •  #4 Junior Caminero – SS/3B
  •  #20 Carson Williams – SS (what about Walls)
  •  #55 Curtis Mead 3B/2B
  •  #58 Xavier Isaac – 1B
  •  What about - Austin Schendon
• Kudos to owner Stu Sternberg and the impact of Erik Neander's leadership.
• Mat praises Neander for his targeted approach to acquisitions and player development.
• They briefly discuss the MLB's prospect rankings for the Rays, mentioning players like Junior Caminero, Carson Williams, Curtis Meade, and Xavier Isaac.
• Mat discusses the importance of monitoring player health and performance, particularly Blake Snell and Michael Montgomery.
• The hosts speculate on the Rays' financial flexibility and potential roster moves, especially regarding top prospects like Junior Caminero.
• They mention an exhibition game between the Rays and the Red Sox in the Dominican Republic on March 9th.
• Mat discusses the emotional and physical toll on young athletes like Wander Franco, emphasizing the need for support and guidance.
• They criticize the quality of MLB uniforms, suggesting that improvements should be made.
• Mark and Mat highlight the Rays' success in developing front office personnel, contrasting it with other teams' experiences.
• They express excitement for the upcoming season and encourage fans to support the Rays.
• Uniforms - Will a new MLB Commissioner bring a fresh perspective on marketing 
• Dominican Republic Spring Training game Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays
• What will happen to the Wander Franco millions. Spend it on Junior Caminero? 
• X-Rays – Jake Cronenworth with the Padres, Mike Brosseau with the Royals and Matt Quartraro, Joey Wendle and gloveless love, Willie Adames in Milwaukee. Could Blake Snell come back with a 1-year contract with the Rays
• Tampa Bay Rays Front Office & Coaching Migrations subject for a future episode. 
• Theo Epstein and the Red Sox
• Erik Neander & Andy Friedman building a successful team withray Stu Sternberg
• Competitive nature of hungry Tampa Bay Rays players this Spring Training 
• 100 Game Winner this year?

Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch find more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_   
Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify

• Perry Barber a 40 year path as a leading woman umpire in baseball and an icon to young women aspiring to play and officiate the game
•  Jeopardy championship and baseball trivia launched Perry into a love of baseball
•  $660 game show winnings,  NY city sublet, Bon Ami cleaner, Rice-A-Roni + beer & skittles
•  She was the intro musical act for Springsteen
•  Perry's mom opened the door by suggesting the idea of umpiring
•  'dem Mets - a loveable history
•  American Girls Baseball Classic a mix of AAGPBL legends, contemporary icons and new young girl and women players
•  Baseball for All - Justine Siegal - broadening young women's opportunities in the game
•  International Women's Baseball Center IWBC
•  Baseball Rule #1
•  It helps to have a semi-eidetic memory
•  Perry's sister joins her in Daytona Beach at the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School
•  The Atlantic League and Joe Klein
•  Perry has her nephew join her in umpiring a game
•  Umpires should move to reconcile - being authoritative without being arrogant
•  Tampa Tarpons & Clearwater Threshers Umpire story
•  First Rule of Umpire School
•  American Girls Baseball Classic in Sarasota
•  Moving to the future of MLB women umpires - watch Jen Pawol
•  Women umps who have paved the way Bernice Guerra, Christine Wren, Pam Postema Theresa Fairlady, Shana Kook

 Thanks to Perry Barber for sharing her stories and passion paving the trail for girls and women in the sport of baseball.  Perry can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/perrybarber

Learn more about the IWBC at https://bit.ly/49Lr4dN International Womens Baseball Center – celebrating 10 years
https://www.iwbc.org/ Zoom call:  - Feb 22nd 6 pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwufumspzMiGtwXT0QFeEnjPQx_71pcNInM#/registration

Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify

• Pitchers and Catchers Report - Aaron Boone – Having Sand kicked in the Face 
• Mark Corbett & Mat Germain discuss spring training, free agents & team expectations.
• Mat analyzes the pitching staffs of various teams, highlighting potential ace pitchers like Cole Ragans and Tarik Skubal.
•  Impact of pitchers like George Kirby and Logan Gilbert for the Seattle Mariners.
• Issues with team owners, focusing on the Oakland A's & their potential move to Las Vegas.
• David Rubenstein's purchase of the Baltimore Orioles & the need for more accountability among team owners.
• Commissioner News:
• Upcoming departure of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and speculates on potential replacements, suggesting Kim Ng or Theo Epstein as strong candidates.
• Mat reviews a list of free agents, Brandon Belt, Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario, and Matt Chapman, discussing their potential impact on teams.
• Whit Merrifield's decision to limit himself to second base – Players need to be versatile.
• Mark & Mat discuss why players need to be fluid in different roles. – Mookie Betts & Dodgers example
• Scott Boras impact on the game and team budgets. 
• Boras represents and negotiates for 4 top Free Agents (FA) that have not signed. BBlake Snell's pitching style different than Pedro Martinez or Greg Maddux 
•  potential impact on a team, and his contract negotiations.
• Finding Free Agent landing spots like Cody Bellinger and impact on teams like the Royals, Giants & Cubs.
•   Injury issues affecting teams like the Orioles and how it could impact their roster moves.
•   Toronto Blue Jays arbitration process & its back-handed offer impact with Vlad Guerrero Jr.
•   Spring Training players’ performances will make an impact on team decisions and player careers.
•   Growth of Women’s roles in MLB 
  •  Kim Ng, former Marlins GM, could be the next MLB commissioners
  • Jenny Cavner first woman to become primary play-by-play announcer 

Correction: Blake Snell was not offered an insulting $50,000 bump from the Rays after winning the Cy Young award. He was offered $15,000.
 We must ask “Cy Young just another piece of metal?”
 https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/blake-snell-says-its-disappointing-the-rays-only-gave-him-small-raise-after-cy-young-win/ 

Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch find more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_   
Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify

• Day 1 of Dodgers Arizona Spring Training
• Players have reported early
• DodgerFest – Shohei Ohtani – World Media will surround him
• Ohtani much like Taylor Swift or Beatles
• Did Blue Jays benefit from early speculation on Ohtani flying to Toronto
• Shohei – once in a lifetime player, understands the difference between Angels & Dodgers fandom
• Yamamoto –  workload change from pitching once a week in Japan to once every 5 days in the MLB.
• Yamamoto’s No Hitter in Japan
• Tyler Glasnow – Tim and Tyler wee on a Pittsburg winter caravan 
• Tyler a Dodgers hometown boy 
• Pitching Challenges – Clayton Kershaw, Bobby Miller, 
  Emmet Sheehan, Michael Grove, Gavin Stone & Christian Zazueta 
• Dodgers cooled off when Diamondbacks warmed up
• Walker Buehler - Dodgers will they slow play him
• Post Season – The impact of a bye and simulated games
• Clayton Kershaw – what will his future hold as Kershaw signs with the Dodgers
• Dustin May back after 2nd surgery
• Blake Treinen – First healthy off season    
• Tony Goslin will be out this year due to Tommy Johns
• Dodger Announcer legacy
  • Red Barber – Oh Doctor!
  • Vin Scully – “2 outs, 2 on and it’s a 2, 2 count – Deuces wild” 
  • Red Barber hired a 22-year old Vin Scully 
  • Vins’ first game - Maryland and BU football game on a Freezing cold game day. Vin called this game from the roof of Fenway Park
  • Tim’s announcing outside of baseball including hockey, 4 Olympics, ski-jumping, women’s aerials, track
  • Most difficult 90 minutes of Tim’s career - 2004 Athens Greece – with limited knowledge, Tim was given 10 minutes notice that he would be calling his first soccer game. 
  • Reynaldo story
• Tim alternates between Radio and TV Analyst gigs & works with Orel Hershiser & Rick Monday
• Monday is one of the most prepared analyst in the game 
• Fernando Valenzuela – prankster and funny guy in the broadcasting inner circle including Hershiser, Monday, José Mota, Pepe Yñiguez 
• Tim preparing for the 2024 Dodger’s Spring Training season?
• JIC (Just In Case) players from Dodger’s minor Leagues in Spring Training
• In Spring Training Dodger’s play a different team every day. It takes more work to prepare for each team & game
• Covid Curveball – still available on Amazon 
• 2024 Dodgers division – Diamondbacks, Giants, Padres & Rockies where will they all fit in.
• Special Thanks to Tim Neverett, Dodgers Announcer,  Author of "Covid Curveball" Tim can be found @TimNeverett on Twitter and you can hear him call play by play on  Los Angeles Dodgers Play-By-Play Radio & TV
•  Covid Curveball" can be found on Amazon at " https://www.amazon.com/COVID-Curveball-Angeles-Dodgers-Championship/dp/1637581432 
•  BaseballBiz On Deck on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple & Google podcasts 
•  You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter
•  Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"

• From Little League in Albany CA to World Class baseball player and now also a firefighter in Oakland CA
• Tamara Holmes has led the way for many young women to see a path to the great game of Women's baseball.
• Tamara was on the 2015 USA Women's Baseball team that brought back the Gold from the Pan-Am games. 
• Barnstorming with Coors Colorado Silver Bullets, All-Women Professional Baseball team -
• Getting Cut from the team in High School
• Tamara’s record-breaking in-park Home Run / Grand Slam with the Bullets
• Winning the Gold at the 2015 Pan-Am games in Canada
• Tamara at the All Women’s Baseball Classic (AWBC) in Sarasota (AGB & AAGPBL)
• Tamara shares a humble brag at 50 with the AWBC players
• Business owner at Crossfit
• Women’s National Team manager Veronica Alvarez with Oakland A’s
• Tamara integrating all of her experience and strengths make her a better firefighter and well-rounded person
• Great childhood growing up next to a park helped create Tamara’s athleticism and strength
• "Who runs into a burning building?" 
  Experiences that led Tamara to becoming a firefighter
• Massachusetts Mad Dogs
• Playing golf with a John Daly swing & a 5-year old mentality – not a game of brawn
• Jennifer Ring book
• David Krone – coach and mentor – drafting experience
• Breaking out the old bats for the wood bat league - Louisville Slugger Hillerich & Bradsby, Babe Ruth's Old bat
• Raising children do you encourage sports and how do your kids respond
• Sports and socialization – building friendships from childhood that last
• Encouraging children to play sports
• Sprint cycles with the kids
• What’s next in 2024 for Tamara Holmes
• 30th Anniversary of the Silver Bullets
• 20th Anniversary of the Women’s National team with USA baseball
• Thunder Bay Canada – USA to defend their Gold Medal
• It’s been a great journey with family and friends, Veronica Alvarez, Malaika Underwood, Alexa Oglesby and many more
• Just keep grinding 
• Mentorship and giving back
• What can we do to continue to develop Women’s Baseball
• Where do you go without a league
• Thunder Bay Canada  - World Cup getting ready for 2024

Keep up with Tamara for the latest on Women's Baseball at: https://www.facebook.com/t24onfya

USA Womens Baseball Team:
https://www.usabaseball.com/team-usa/womens-national-team 

Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com
Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.
BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify
Please like, subscribe and remark. Let us know your thoughts about the show.
Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"