Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rays top pitching prospect Brent Honeywell leaves practice on Thursday after throwing a handful of pitches and the fear is he might need Tommy John surgery which would end his season before it begins. Rick Stroud has the latest on the Rays including the players they get from Pittsburgh in trading Corey Dickerson so the DFA strategy worked. Plus Jameis Winston rear-ended someone on the Veterans Expressway but no one was hurt, the police have ended the investigation into who wrecked DeSean Jackson's vehicle at International Plaza, and the Lightning win in Ottawa.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays signed veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez to a one-year contract on Wednesday after trading Steven Souza Jr to Arizona on Tuesday. Rick Stroud has the latest player reaction to the trades and super fan Dick Vitale sounding off on the team. Plus the Bucs introduced defensive line coach Brentson Buckner and he told stories of facing the Bucs both as a player and coach but also attending a playoff game in Tampa in 2002 as motivation for he and his teammates.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The fire sale is on for the Tampa Bay Rays as they trade Steven Souza, Jr., to Arizona on Tuesday to trim more payroll for this season. Rick Stroud feels bad for Rays fans as many of their favorite players have left the team including Evan Longoria, Corey Dickerson, Jake Odorizzi and more. Plus Rick looks into the complicated history of Doug Martin with the Bucs now that he has been released as expected, and the Lightning win a big game in Washington to start their 3-game road trip.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

after trading Jake Odorizzi and letting Corey Dickerson go. Rick Stroud has the latest from Port Charlotte as Kevin Kiermaier is the latest player to voice his displeasure with the moves, plus the Bucs hire a new defensive line coach in Brenston Buckner from the Cardinals, and the NHL trade deadline is Monday which has some players on edge.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays continue their salary dump as they trade Jake Odorizzi to the Twins for a Single-A shortstop and DFA All-Star Corey Dickerson as they save about $10 million with the moves. Rick Stroud breaks it down with reaction from GM Eric Neander, Manager Kevin Cash and Pitcher Chris Archer. Plus was local kid Aric Almirola robbed in the Daytona 500 as he was wrecked on the final lap, and the Bucs will most likely pick up Jameis Winston's 5th year option but they have decisions to make on several other guys as deals are coming up.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a Mailbag Friday as we answer your question including what will happen with the Jameis Winston investigation, who should the Bucs sign in free agency, would Warren Sapp make a good DL coach, who wins more games between Chris Archer and Brent Honeywell, who should the Lightning trade for, and will the Rowdies ever make MLS. Plus Rick talk with new Rays coaches Matt Quatraro and Ozzie Timmons.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Archer and Brent Honeywell sparred some in the media on Wednesday as pitchers and catchers held their first workouts in Port Charlotte. Chris Archer says Honeywell should quiet down some until he's pitched in the majors and Honeywell says Archer should perform better as the ace, so what does it all mean for the Rays this year? Plus as the Daytona 500 is close, is Nascar in trouble as a sport?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays Brass met with the media on Tuesday as pitchers and catchers reported and said they didn't know what to label this season as as they have had in the past it would mean young players stepping up and taking on bigger roles. Rick Stroud breaks down their comments including a change in pitching philosophy in his interview with new Pitching Coach Kyle Snyder, plus Shaun White wins Gold again in the Olympics and USF Football gets mostly Saturday games this fall.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rays Pitchers and Catchers are reporting today so baseball has begun and the Rays camp may get a little awkward this year as several players are expecting to be traded before the season opener on March 29th. We talk with Rays pitcher Austin Pruitt about this coming season and how impressive he was at the end of last season, and the Bucs may be narrowing in on a new Defensive Line coach in Ted Monachino, the former Colts Defensive Coordinator.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers fire defensive line coach Jay Hayes 6 weeks after the season ends leading to questions of why now, Vinny Lacavalier's number is now retired by the Lightning as Andrei Vasilevskiy stole the show on the ice afterwards, and Rays FanFest had a big crowd with optimism surrounding the young talent and we play Rick's conversation with Daniel Robertson about this coming season.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vincent Lecavalier's #4 will be retired on Saturday night by the Tampa Bay Lightning so we take a look back at his career starting as the #1 overall pick in 1998 to winning a Stanley Cup, and then being bought out by the Lightning at the tail end of his career. Rick Stroud is joined by his old partner Tom Jones to look back at what he meant to the Lightning and the Tampa Bay community through his countless charitable activities.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bucs GM has a message for Bucs Season Tickets Holders as they raise prices again this season, Colts GM Chris Ballard drops the mic after his press conference as Josh McDaniels renegs on a deal to coach the team, the Rays unveil their 20th Anniversary Promotions including original throwback jerseys, and FSU and Florida do well on National Signing Day under their new coaches.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tony Dungy is taking criticism over comments about Nick Foles faith in helping him win the Super Bowl, taking a page from Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels leaves the Colts at the Alter, and the Bucs are raising tickets prices once again.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's behind Bill Belichick's benching of Malcolm Butler and did it cost the Patriots a Super Bowl win, what is Nick Foles future and should the Bucs be looking for a backup QB like that, Eagles Coach Doug Pederson plays to win but evidence shows the Bucs don't, and thoughts on John Lynch missing out on the Hall of Fame again and the road ahead only gets tougher to get in.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our inaugural Sports Day Tampa Bay Podcast immediately after Super Bowl 52 where the Philadelphia Eagles behind Coach Doug Pederson were aggressive and never took their foot off the gas as they defeated Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Backup QB Nick Foles was the MVP and was fantastic while the Patriots made a lot of uncharacteristic mistakes. Plus Jameis Winston announces he and his long-time girlfriend are expecting a baby boy this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Football Hall of Fame selections happen this Saturday and once again John Lynch is a finalist but will he get in this time? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down his chances as very few safeties are in the Hall, plus the guys make their Super Bowl predictions as the Tom Brady goes for his 6th ring and the Eagles are looking for their first one. The guys also have a big announcement regarding the future of this podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones look at how the Eagles, among several other teams, have turned their entire franchise around within 2 years and why that hasn't happen with the Bucs under Jason Licht. Plus have we finally found Tom Brady's kryptonite, why everyone wants Tom Brady to retire instead of admiring greatness and why are Super Bowls played where the weather is miserable.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Nick Foles journey to the Super Bowl and how Doug Pederson has changed the offense to fit his abilities after Carson Wentz went down. Plus the guys detail how this may be the least controversy surrounding the Patriots heading into the Super Bowl in some time, Alex Smith's trade to the Redskins and Warren Sapp Uncensored in an interview with Sports Illustrated which isn't a good look for him.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The stars are out in Minneapolis as Rick Stroud attending Super Bowl LLI Opening Night in St. Paul, MN as Super Bowl Week has officially kicked off. Rick talks about Tom Brady going after his 8th Super Bowl, how he cut his weekly radio show short this week after a host on WEEI describes his young daughter as a pissant, and how he's more reflective with each Super Bowl. Plus a look at Nick Foles trying to win the Super Bowl as a backup and Bill Belichick having a little fun.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Jones talks with Joe Smith about the NHL All-Star Game Weekend held in Tampa Bay with the Lightning well represented with 5 All-Stars and Coach Jon Cooper, plus Rick Stroud kicks off Super Bowl week from a cold Minneapolis and breaks some news as Todd Monken will now be the Bucs full-time Offensive Coordinator.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.