Mat Germain
@matgermain.bsky.social
Proud Canadian #ElbowsUp, Father to two outstanding girls
Healthcare should be well funded and non-profit
Will fight ignorance & hatred in any way possible.
Covering #Rays since '12 through @BaseballBiz Podcast (current)
SB Nation & Fansided (past)
Healthcare should be well funded and non-profit
Will fight ignorance & hatred in any way possible.
Covering #Rays since '12 through @BaseballBiz Podcast (current)
SB Nation & Fansided (past)
#Rays Rule 5 notes
Possible to see trade prior to R5 (clear space)
Likely lose 1 or more P
(M Johnson, Workman, Reifert, Martin, and/or Watters)
C Levins is one that a team could take a chance on
INF Kinney has lower likeliness, but still possible
INF Colmenarez & Alberto likely taken in minors part
Possible to see trade prior to R5 (clear space)
Likely lose 1 or more P
(M Johnson, Workman, Reifert, Martin, and/or Watters)
C Levins is one that a team could take a chance on
INF Kinney has lower likeliness, but still possible
INF Colmenarez & Alberto likely taken in minors part
December 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#Rays Rule 5 notes
Possible to see trade prior to R5 (clear space)
Likely lose 1 or more P
(M Johnson, Workman, Reifert, Martin, and/or Watters)
C Levins is one that a team could take a chance on
INF Kinney has lower likeliness, but still possible
INF Colmenarez & Alberto likely taken in minors part
Possible to see trade prior to R5 (clear space)
Likely lose 1 or more P
(M Johnson, Workman, Reifert, Martin, and/or Watters)
C Levins is one that a team could take a chance on
INF Kinney has lower likeliness, but still possible
INF Colmenarez & Alberto likely taken in minors part
First Nations get billions from Federal Government.
In 2025, First Nations got a whopping $32 Billion.
That's about the same as #Canada spends on its military.
If they want to play the game of stopping a pipeline, #Canada should consider lowering that amount significantly as opportunity cost.
In 2025, First Nations got a whopping $32 Billion.
That's about the same as #Canada spends on its military.
If they want to play the game of stopping a pipeline, #Canada should consider lowering that amount significantly as opportunity cost.
December 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
With the 2nd overall pick in the 2026 #MLB Draft, #Rays will get a chance to select a franchise Short Stop. After losing Wander Franco to the ugliest of issues, they'll get to add someone who could be at the prime position when they open a new stadium, next to Junior Caminero (lets hope). #RaysUp
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Seeing this...
#Rays should offer 5 yrs/$150M
Bring Pete Alonso home to Tampa Bay
Power would no longer be a concern if Brandon Lowe is dealt
#Rays should offer 5 yrs/$150M
Bring Pete Alonso home to Tampa Bay
Power would no longer be a concern if Brandon Lowe is dealt
December 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Seeing this...
#Rays should offer 5 yrs/$150M
Bring Pete Alonso home to Tampa Bay
Power would no longer be a concern if Brandon Lowe is dealt
#Rays should offer 5 yrs/$150M
Bring Pete Alonso home to Tampa Bay
Power would no longer be a concern if Brandon Lowe is dealt
There's a decent chance #Rays are able to trade for Jake Meyers shortly.
Much of his value is in his defensive abilities, which ranked him 17th in Fielding Run Value (FRV) in '25 despite missing some time with injury.
His 2.3 fWAR would have made him the leader in that category among #Rays OF.
Much of his value is in his defensive abilities, which ranked him 17th in Fielding Run Value (FRV) in '25 despite missing some time with injury.
His 2.3 fWAR would have made him the leader in that category among #Rays OF.
December 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Finally, the #Rays make a move that does in fact move the needle upwards & makes them better for 2026. With Shane McClanahan's status in the air, #Rays only had 3 x LHP on the 40-man roster until they signed Steven Matz to a 2-year deal. Unlikely to be a SP the entire season, but can spot start.
December 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#MLB Winter Meetings are a Bust.
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
#MLB Winter Meetings are a Bust.
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
Journeyman....
Ok....
Ok....
December 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Journeyman....
Ok....
Ok....
A quick summary
#UnitedStates #POTUS has literally threatened our independence, and is doing the same with Europe
We have 2 choices:
1. Fight to maintain independence
2. Give up & lower our quality of life substantially as a result
Note: Arming #Canada is only way we protect social safety nets
#UnitedStates #POTUS has literally threatened our independence, and is doing the same with Europe
We have 2 choices:
1. Fight to maintain independence
2. Give up & lower our quality of life substantially as a result
Note: Arming #Canada is only way we protect social safety nets
December 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A quick summary
#UnitedStates #POTUS has literally threatened our independence, and is doing the same with Europe
We have 2 choices:
1. Fight to maintain independence
2. Give up & lower our quality of life substantially as a result
Note: Arming #Canada is only way we protect social safety nets
#UnitedStates #POTUS has literally threatened our independence, and is doing the same with Europe
We have 2 choices:
1. Fight to maintain independence
2. Give up & lower our quality of life substantially as a result
Note: Arming #Canada is only way we protect social safety nets
December 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Context:
1. There are only 3 Canadian teams in #MLS (30 teams)
2. There is only 1 Canadian team in #MLB (30 total)
3. There are only 7 Canadian teams in #NHL (32 total)
So I would say that the fact that #Canadian teams made the finals in each of these leagues is very outstanding.
#Canada
1. There are only 3 Canadian teams in #MLS (30 teams)
2. There is only 1 Canadian team in #MLB (30 total)
3. There are only 7 Canadian teams in #NHL (32 total)
So I would say that the fact that #Canadian teams made the finals in each of these leagues is very outstanding.
#Canada
December 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
#Rays are over rated when it comes to trade outcomes.
Examples (thread):
They traded the 3rd most valuable SP in #MLB for '25 (based on fWAR) in Cristopher Sanchez for an infielder (Curtis Mead) that can barely get playing time, and dealt another top 23 SP (Joe Ryan) for a few months of a DH.
Examples (thread):
They traded the 3rd most valuable SP in #MLB for '25 (based on fWAR) in Cristopher Sanchez for an infielder (Curtis Mead) that can barely get playing time, and dealt another top 23 SP (Joe Ryan) for a few months of a DH.
December 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Guide to '25 #MLB Winter Meetings
Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Hall of Fame Vote
Results broadcast on MLB Network tonight
Draft Lottery Tuesday at 5:30 PM ET
R5 Draft Wednesday at 2 PM ET
Expect signings & trades, including:
Tucker to #BlueJays?
Bregman to #Tigers?
Bellinger to #Dodgers?
Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Hall of Fame Vote
Results broadcast on MLB Network tonight
Draft Lottery Tuesday at 5:30 PM ET
R5 Draft Wednesday at 2 PM ET
Expect signings & trades, including:
Tucker to #BlueJays?
Bregman to #Tigers?
Bellinger to #Dodgers?
December 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
#Rays struggles reason? Focus on 2020 Top #Rays prospects list (supposed to be in prime).
1. Unpredictably gone
2. Pushed body to injury
3. Dealt
4. Dealt
5. Struggling
6. Pushed body to injury
7. Pushed body to injury
8. Dealt
9. Struggling
10. Dealt
#Rays pedal to metal ideology has cost them.
1. Unpredictably gone
2. Pushed body to injury
3. Dealt
4. Dealt
5. Struggling
6. Pushed body to injury
7. Pushed body to injury
8. Dealt
9. Struggling
10. Dealt
#Rays pedal to metal ideology has cost them.
December 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
