Mat Germain returns to BaseballBiz On Deck to give a dive into the Rays as they enter the final months of the season  Mat working has been working on Rescues in Nova Scotia & HalifaxFred McGriff’s & Scott Rolen trek to the Hall of Fame – a respected playerPete Rose should be allowed in with a disclaimer“American Gladiators” – steroids & muscle v marketing – shades of Mark McGwireHOF made it work for Roberto Malomar – museum should chronicle history with achievements & failingsTampa Bay Rays have “Blown Up” – What Gives?Roberto Malomar spit and Hall of FameThe Writers have a fine line on who they can select for the Hall of FameCelebrate Pete Rose inducted into the Hall of Fame with 5 starter pitchers are solid but Rays could add 1 more Expectations for return of Andrew KittredgePerhaps Padres – Josh Hader & Seth LugoLackadaisical lineup Randyland & the Benching of Franco – what gives?Leadership is needed with the Rays – remember Charlie MortonAvengers Assemble - Rays Assemble - find some unityLance Lynn is a good example of leadership and never say die attitudeRays prospects, players, potential trades & churnJonathan Aranda, Vidal Brujan, Osleivis BasabeIs Shohei Ohtani an option – what would Arte Moreno wantMark is unhappy to see Pete Fairbanks pitch 3 games straightAndrew Kittredge & Colby White could be the answerTrop sells out – Mariners & Orioles gamesAt 2022 it looked like losing was acceptable to Kevin CashPlea to Kevin Cash – put your instinct before the analyticsLooking for some Grit & Fire from the RaysMat & Mark are adjusting their Win Loss projections for the Rays RaysUpSpecial Thanks to Mat Germain. Mat can be found on Twitter @Mat_Germain_   Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz   BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple,Spotify & Google podcasts & @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter and of course on https://www.baseballbizondeck.com   Please like, follow and comment. Let us know your thoughts about the show. DM Mark on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz Thanks to Tampa Baseball Museum for their continuous support.     Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"