About this episode
Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander updates us on the 2025 Rays, ballin' on a budget, ballpark swapping, Yandy Diaz clubhouse chemistry comments and rising from intern to front office leader. (22:19) Then it's closer Pete Fairbanks delivering his hilarious take on a bad performance, responding to the Yandy comments and explaining why he's a big deal rep with the MLBPA. (32:09) Tampa Bay starter Zack Littell is up next to take us inside the conversations with the analytics staff that lead to success. He also shouts out an underrated arm on the club with Cy Young stuff. Follow FT for more Spring Training coverage. We're hitting Arizona camps this week! Hosts: AJ, EK, SB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.