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Why Buccaneers Selected Devin White in First Round and a Kicker in 5th Round Plus The Rest Of Their Selections
Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer Rick Stroud breaks down the Buccaneers selections in the 2019 NFL Draft which included 3 defensive backs, 1 defensive tackle, zero offensive lineman or defensive ends, and a kicker. So how did the Bucs do and when did they decide first round pick Devin White was their guy? Also the Rays continue to roll at 18-9 and coming off a sweep of the Red Sox that has their pitching looking good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buccaneers Selected LSU Linebacker Devin White With The 5th Pick Over Josh Allen From Kentucky
The Buccaneers take LSU LB Devin White with the 5th pick in the NFL Draft over Kentucky Edge Rusher Josh Allen as they fill a position of need with a very good pick but was it the right one for the organization? Rick Stroud breaks it down and you'll hear from Devin White who'll be coming to Tampa Bay with his horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 5th Pick in the NFL Draft the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Select ...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the 5th pick in tonight's NFL Draft but which "generational player' will they draft? Tampa Bay Times Beat Writer Rick Stroud breaks down the draft and what it would take for the Bucs to have Josh Allen or Quinnen Williams slide to them, or is their target Devin White or Ed Oliver as the game of liar's poker is underway in regard to what teams will do. Plus Joey Wendle breaks his wrist after being hit by a pitch and Blake Snell was just ok in his return to the mound. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Arians Holds First Bucs Mini-Camp Without Gerald McCoy & How Will Jameis Winston Do This Year
Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times columnist Martin Fennelly as they discuss Bruce Arians first voluntary mini-camp with the Buccaneers which seemed a little off with the absense of Gerald McCoy, what the Bucs need in the NFL Draft, how Jameis Winston will do this year under Arians, plus how bad was the Lightning sweep in the playoffs after a record setting regular season and how much fun this Rays team should be this year. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Will Bucs Trade Back, Jason Licht's Draft History, Is Rays Start Fools Gold & Would Blue Jackets Win Lessen Sting for Lightning?
Today's mailbag includes questions about what circumstances would the Bucs trade back from the 5th pick in the NFL Draft, who would they choose between Ed Oliver and Devin White, how will Jason Licht's draft history be remembered, and is this a make-or-break season for Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariotta. Plus is the Rays start fools gold, are the Rays overly reliant on analytics when it comes to pitching, and if the Columbus Blue Jackets win the Stanley Cup will that take the sting out of the Lightning playoff sweep. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays Missed Opportunities Lead to Sweep By Red Sox, NFL Admits They Wronged Bucs With Schedule & Reggie Cobb Dies
The Rays had a lot of missed opportunities in their weekend sweep at the hands of the Red Sox as a baserunning error cost them, early hooks on pitchers and too many walks by relievers, plus they lose Austin Meadows to a thumb injury. Plus the NFL head of scheduling admits they'd like a do-over in regards to the Bucs schedule but it's too late, for Buc RB Reggie Cobb dies at age 50, and Andrei Vasilevskiy and Victor Hedman are named as finalists for NHL awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning GM BriseBois' Faith in Jon Cooper, Bucs Schedule & How Good Are Rays?
Rick Stroud is joined by Spectrum Sports 360 host Chris Torello as they discuss the early playoff exit by the Lightning and GM Julien Brisebois' comments following the sweep, the Bucs schedule this year and the upcoming NFL Draft and are the Rays the best team in baseball? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Have a Brutal Early Schedule, Rays Win 6th Straight Series & Lightning GM Julien Brisebois To Speak Today
Bucs Beat Writer Rick Stroud breaks down the 2019 Bucs schedule that starts with 2 games in 5 days, contains a stretch of 49 days without a game at Raymond James Stadium and a 5 game stretch that will have them travelling to the West Coast twice and London. Plus the Rays have now won their 6th series of the season beating Baltimore 8-1 as they hit 17 balls with an exit velocity of 100+ mph and Lightning GM Julien BriseBois will hold his end of season press conference today but will any changes be announced. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Historic Seaons Ends In 1 Week Without A Victory & Rays Blake Snell Breaks His Toe
After racking up 62 wins in the regular season the Tampa Bay Lightning fail to get 1 win in the postseason as they are swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 4 straight games. Columbus outplayed, out-coached and out-executed the Lightning to beat the best team in the NHL regular season. Plus the Rays keep winning but will be with the reigning Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell for a bit as he broke his toe at home moving an object in his bathroom, and Bucs GM Jason Licht held a pre-draft press conference where he said nothing to tip his hand about next week's NFL Draft. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lightning Face Win Or Go Home in Game 4 and The Rays Have Best Record in Baseball
Rick Stroud previews Game 4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning first round playoff series in which they must win or their season is over. Victor Hedman is doubtful to play but Nikita Kucherov returns after his one game suspension to help their struggling offense. Plus Times beat writer Marc Topkin joins us to discuss the Rays start to the season as they've won 5 series in a row and sit with the best record in baseball. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lightning On The Brink of Elimination, Tiger Woods Completes Comeback & Rays Have Best Record in Baseball
The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the verge of being swept in the first round by Columbus so how did they get here after tying the record for wins in the regular season, what changes could be ahead for the team and what can they do to put together 4 straight wins. Plus Tiger Woods wins his first major in 11 years at the Masters in his tremendous comeback story and the Rays have the best record in baseball after winning their 5th straight series to start the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Are The Lightning Panicked, Are The Rays Legit Contenders & Who Might Bucs Draft?
It’s our popular mailbag show where we answer your questions including if the Lightning lose Game 2 will the team panic, are the Rays for real and are they legit contenders, is Jameis Winston bulking up a big deal or much ado about nothing, could the Bucs trade up from the 5th pick in the draft, and are the Bucs considering taking Houston’s Ed Oliver with their first pick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning Lose Game 1 After Leading By 3 Goals & Rays Sweep The White Sox
The Lightning jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first period but couldn't hold on as the Blue Jackets scored 3 goals in the 3rd period to take Game 1. The Lightning hadn't lost a game all season that they led by 3+ goals so what happened? Plus the Rays sweep the White Sox as Tyler Glasnow was dealing and the Rays give up 1 run or less for the 8th time this season as they are now 10-3, and will the Bucs Chris Godwin be a 100+ catch receiver this year. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Quest For The Stanley Cup Begins For The Lightning
The Lightning begin their quest for Lord Stanley's Cup begins tonight with Game 1 vs. the Blue Jackets so Diana Nearhos joins us to break down the regular season and can their success carry on in the postseaon. Victor Hedman appears ready to play in Game 1 but it looks like Anton Stralman won't play so how does that affect the defense. Plus the Rays are now 9-3 and the Bucs release their preseason schedule. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Snell Was Dealing for Rays, Victor Hedman Practices for Lightning, Jameis Winston on His Faith & Virginia Wins Championship
The Rays improve to 8-3 as they spoil the White Sox home opener behind Blake Snell's 11 strikeouts in route to a 5-1 win in which Hunter Wood pitched the last 3 innings for his first major league save. Victor Hedman practiced for the first time since leaving injured 5 games ago as the Lightning prepare for the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. Virginia hangs on to beat Texas Tech in overtime to become National Champions in a great game and Jameis Winston opens up about his faith and how it's helped him change his life. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays Win Another Series to Open Season 7-3 & Lightning Tie Record For Most Wins Ever
The Tampa Bay Rays take 2 of 3 in San Francisco as the pitching and defense continue to impress while Yandy Diaz has 3 home runs so far. The Tampa Bay Lightning tie the Red Wings for the most wins ever at 62 while Nikita Kucherov sets the all-time points in a season record for a Russian born player. Next up is the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday as the playoffs begin. The Women's Final Four was a success in Tampa Bay as Baylor beat defending champion Notre Dame 82-81 and the Men's championship is set for tonight as Virginia and Texas Tech will play for the title. The Lightning just wrapped up a historic regular season and now comes the quest for the cup. Hang on to history with a commemorative hard-cover book. This 160 page keepsake full of amazing photos from the Times photographers, will cover the regular and post season and if you pre-order now you can save $10. Just go to BoltsBook.com now to place your pre-order and save. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lightning Are 1 Win From History & Women's Final Four Is In Tampa Bay This Weekend
The Lightning beat Toronto 3-1 on Thursday to put them 1 win away from tying the 1995-96 Red Wings for most wins in a season at 62. Nikita Kucherov got his 40th goal making the Lightning the first team to have three 40-goal scorers since the 1995-96 Penguins. Plus the Men's NCAA Tournament semifinals are Saturday and we talk to Matt Baker about the Women's Final Four which gets underway at Amalie Arena tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays Successful Opening Homestand and Should There Be Concern Over Lightning Defensive Breakdowns
The Rays open the season 5-2 despite a 1-0 extra inning loss on Wednesday. The pitching staff has given up 11 runs in 7 games, the defense has been terrific and the hitting timely in most games. They can't ask for a better start after last year when they started 1-7 and 4-13. The Lightning are less than a week from the playoffs and the defensive breakdowns are starting to become more common but should we be concerned. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Why Was Gerald McCoy a No Show For Workouts, Is Matt Duffy a Bust and Should The Mounting Injuries Concern The Lightning
Rick Stroud answers your questions on today's mailbag including why Gerald McCoy was a no-show for the first offseason workouts, why not restructure his contract, what might the Bucs do with the 5th overall pick in the draft, is it time to call Matt Duffy a bust for the Rays and are the mounting injuries on the blue line a concern for the Lightning heading into the playoffs. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Begin First Offseason Workout Program Without Gerald McCoy & Our Exclusive Conversation With Bucs Co-Chairman Joel Glazer
Rick Stroud was at One Buc Place on Monday for the Bucs first offseason workout program under new coach Bruce Arians but one notable Buc wasn't, Gerald McCoy. Vernon Hargreaves weighed in on his absense plus what Bruce Arians thinks of him and could Mike Evans play defensive back in the NFL. Plus Rick sat down with Bucs Co-chairman Joel Glazer at the Owners Meetings last week to discuss the Bruce Arians hire, Jason Licht's retention and what this season means for Jameis Winston.Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays Start 3-1 vs Astros As Bullpen Doesn't Allow A Run, Lightning Sleep-Walk Through Saturday Night and Final Four is Set
Rays take final 3 games from the Astros after dropping the opener as Yonny Chironos dazzled for 7 shutout innings on Sudnay and the bullpen goes 13 scoreless innings in the series. Austin Meadows supplied the offense Sunday while the Rays defense was key in the series. The Lightning looked like they were sleep walking to start Saturday night as they lost to the Capitals but sustained some injuries to Victor Hedman and Erik Cernak, and the Final Four is set with only one #1 seed in Virginia as Michigan State knocked top seed Duke out of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays Drop The Opener 5-1 To Astros As Blake Snell Gives Up 3 Homers & Bucs Expected To Take LSU LB Devin White With 5th Pick
The Rays get an early run off Justin Verlander but Blake Snell gave up three homeruns as the Astros win the opener 5-1 in a battle between last year's top 2 Cy Young Award vote getters. Tommy Pham looked good and Mike Zunino was great behind the plate but the offense could never get going. Also Rick Stroud spoke to a lot of people in Phoenix at the NFL Owner's Meetings and a consensus is building that the Bucs are likely to take LSU LB Devin White with the 5th picks, plus the USF Men's basketball team makes the CBI finals vs. DePaul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Topkin's 2019 Rays Preview As They Look To Improve On 90 Wins From Last Year
It's Opening Day as Blake Snell takes on Justin Verlander at Tropicana Field with expectations for the Rays to build upon an unexpected 90-win season last year. We've got Marc Topkin to break it all down as we discuss everything from Blake to Yandy and in between to get you ready for baseball. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Gerald McCoy Played His Last Game With The Bucs & Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Gets Contract Extension
Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer is in Arizona for the NFL Owner's Meetings where new Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians told us that Gerald McCoy isn't as disruptive as he once was and is leading us to believe McCoy will not be a Buccaneer this year. Also the NFL Owners have passed new rules allowing coaches to challenge pass interference calls this coming season, and the Lightning have extended Head Coach Jon Cooper for multiple years as his contract was expiring after this record setting season. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is It Good That Bucs QB Jameis Winston Now Weighs 250-pounds and Rays Have 1 Roster Spot Left
Rick Stroud is in Arizona at the NFL Owner's Meetings where he caught up with Bucs QB Jameis Winston and Head Coach Bruce Arians where they discuss the fact that Winston has bulked up to 250-pounds but is it a good thing. Plus the Rays have 1 roster spot left, Rob Gronkowski retires and the Lightning are gearing up for the playoffs. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays Radio Host Neil Solondz on Rays Expectations and Which Young Players Will Contribute This Year
Neil Solondz from the Rays Radio Network joins us to discuss the Rays expectations heading into the season, who might handle the closer duties for the team, and what to expect from the young players on the roster and some still in the minors including Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows, Brandon Lowe, Nate Lowe and Wander Franco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Snell Gets a 5-Year, $50 Million Deal, Lightning Get 58th Win & Tom Jones on Bolts Season, Rays and Bucs
Days after Rays Pitcher Blake Snell expressed disappointment in getting a very small raise after winning the Cy Young Award he signs a 5-year, $50 million deal plus the Lightning win in Carolina to give them 58 wins, just 4 off the record with 7 games remaining and head coach Jon Cooper gets his 300th win in just 500 games. Plus for Tamap Bay Times Columnist Tom Jones joins us to put the Lightning season in perspective, the Rays prospects for the season and how Bruce Arians will help the Bucs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays Sign Brandon Lowe to 6-Year Deal, Valspar Championship Begins As Does The NCAA Tournament Plus More Mailbag Questions
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USF Basketball's Terrific Season, USF Women Have Persevered Plus Should Bucs Draft a QB
Tampa Bay Times USF Beat Writer Joey Knight breaks down as South Florida goes for win #20 tonight in the CBI as Brian Gregory has built the program back to postseason play for the first time in 7 years, USF women are in the WNIT after suffering injury after injury this year and the Bulls have begun spring practice as Charlie Strong says he evaluated everything they do. Plus we answer your mailbag questions including should the Bucs draft a QB this year, will they add a veteran corner, Mike Trout's new contract and does running up the score matter in hockey. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will the Gators Fare in the NCAA Tournament, Why Wasn't Jameis Winston Signed To Long Term Deal, and Lightning Win President's Trophy and Stamkos Sets Scoring Record
Tampa Bay Times writer Rick Stroud speaks with FloridaGators.com Chris Harry to breakdown the Gators chances in the NCAA Tournament which begins on Thursday and discuss the job that head coach Mike White has done with the program. Plus Rick answers some Bucs questions including why Jameis Winston wasn't signed to a long-term deal to reduce his salary cap hit and why hasn't Brent Grimes signed anywhere, then the Lightning hit another milestone, clinching the President's Trophy as the best team in the NHL for the regular season and they do it with 9 games remaining while Steven Stamkos sets the franchise record for goals passing Vinny Lecavalier. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why All The One Year Deals For Bucs, Lightning Defeat Capitals in First Game Since Being Eliminated Last Season and The Brackets Are Set
Tampa Bay Times Beat Writer Rick Stroud explains why the Bucs are signing so many players to one-year deals as they can get compensatory picks in return next year for free agents they lost and they currently don't have a lot of cap room with re-signing the 2015 draft class including Jameis Winston, Ali Marpet and Donovan Smith. Plus the Lightning beat the Capitals in a very entertaining and intense game, the first since they were eliminated in Game 7 last year, the NCAA brackets are set and John Romano's column on why the Rays messed up with Blake Snell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning Rally From 3-Goal Deficit To Beat Red Wings For 15th Straight Time & Bucs Introduce Breshad Perriman and Bradley Pinion
The Tampa Bay Lightning rebound from a flat first quarter to rally from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Red Wings 5-4 as Steven Stamkos ties Vinny Lecavalier for the franchise record in goals scored and Nikita Kucherov gets 4 points to raise his total to 115 on the year, a mark that hasn't been hit in 12 years. Plus the Bucs introduced WR Breshad Perriman and P Bradley Pinion on Thursday as both are excited to play in Tampa Bay and the USF Basketball team fell to UConn in the AAC Tournament denying them the chance to win their 20th game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Make Small Moves While Cleveland Continues to Win the Offseason & USF looking For Their 20th Win in AAC Tournament
Could the Bucs take the title of "laughing stock of the NFL" from the Browns after Cleveland continues to make big moves in free agency. The Bucs have made some small moves including re-signing Peyton Barber but their big splash this offseason is signing Bruce Arians and his coaching staff. Plus USF plays UConn in the AAC Tournament today looking for their 20th win, the Lightning are playing in Detroit as comparisions to the 1995-96 Red Wings are pretty scary and what is going on in the NCAA with a cheating scandal of buying your way onto a sports team. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Begin Adding Free Agents Including Deone Buchanan and Breshad Perriman as Free Agency Gets Underway On Wednesday
One day after trading DeSean Jackson, and losing Kwon Alexander and Adam Humphries to free agency, the Bucs agree to deals with 6 free agents including LB Deone Buchanan, WR Breshad Perriman and P Bradley Pinion as free agency gets set to begin at 4pm on Wednesday. Also the Giants shock everyone by trading Odell Beckham, Jr. to Cleveland for 2 picks and Jabrill Peppers as the rebuild is on, the Lightning magic number to win the President's Trophy is down to 9 and the Rays Brent Honeywell and Jose De Leon both throw to live batters for the first time since Tommy John surgery last year. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Losing Kwon Alexander, Adam Humphries and DeSean Jackson from Bucs Roster Isn't a Bad Thing & Lightning Thump Toronto Reaching 110 Points in 70 Games
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lose Kwon Alexander to the 49ers and Adam Humphries to the Titans in Free Agency and then they trade DeSean Jackson to Philadelphia freeing up $10 million in cap space. Tampa Bay Times Writer Rick Stroud explains why this wasn't a bad day for the Buccaneers plus the Tampa Bay Lightning dominate the Maple Leafs in Toronto as they reach 110 points in 70 games which hasn't been done in 23 years and the Rays Blake Snell was dealing in Spring Training with 2 perfect innings against the Phillies. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will The Bucs Cut Gerald McCoy This Week Ahead of Free Agency, Lightning Clinch Playoff Spot and Rays Blake Snell Gets Very Small Raise After Winning Cy Young
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have just over $3 million dollars in cap space as free agency gets started this week so will the Bucs cut veterans such as DeSean Jackson and Gerald McCoy to free up money to sign guys. Plus the Lightning clinch a playoff spot Friday night then beat Detroit Saturday as Nikita Kucherov sets the franchise record for points in a season, the Rays give Blake Snell a very small raise after winning the Cy Young Award and Josef Newgarden wins the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for Team Penske. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Should Jameis Winston Have Competition In Camp, Rays Starting Lineup, Plus Matt Baker on the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Times Writer Rick Stroud takes your questions about if Jameis Winston should have competition in camp this year, how many Bucs players are Top 10 at their position, could the Rays trade Blake Snell this year if team struggles, what will the Rays starting lineup be, and did Lightning lose to Boston last week expose some weaknesses, plus Matt Baker joins us to preview the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Donovan Smith On What He Can Do Better & Diana Nearhos on What Lightning Want To Accomplish in Final 15 Games
Bucs Tackle Donovan Smith signed his 3-year, $41.25 million dollar deal and met with the media to talk about what he can do better moving forward and what he thought about Saints Cam Jordan's tweets to him, plus Tampa Bay Times Beat Writer Diana Nearhos joins us to discuss the Lightning's season, what to expect in the final 15 games and what postseaons awards they might win. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Smith Signs a 3-Year, $41.25 Million Deal With Bucs & Lightning Dominate The Jets
The Bucs don't have to use the franchise tag on OT Donovan Smith as he signs a 3-year $41.25 million deal to remain in Tampa Bay and he celebrated by going to the Lightning game. This deal means the Bucs keep the top left tackle off the free agent market and give Jameis Winston protection on his blind side. Plus the Lightning dominate the Central Division leading Jets by putting on a clinic in puck possession. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Smith Will Be Franchise Tagged If No Deal is Done Today, Is Austin Meadows the Next Superstar OF for Rays & Blake Snell Asks Rays to Sign Craig Kimbrel
Tampa Bay Times writers Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina discuss the news Stroud broke on Monday that the Buccaneers will franchise tag Donovan Smith unless they can get a long-term deal completed before today's deadline, can Bryce Harper bring a World Series to the Phillies, is Austin Meadows a superstar outfielder for the Rays and Cy Young winner Blake Snell wants the Rays to sign closer Craig Kimbrel. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could The Bucs Draft LB Devin White at #5, Lightning Tie Record As Fastest to 50 Wins & Rays Now Winning in Spring Training
Rick Stroud is back from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis as the Bucs are preparing for the NFL Draft and the Franchise Tag deadline coming up this week. This year's class is very deep at defensive line but could the Bucs talk LSU LB Devin White with the 5th pick as he has impressed at the Combine. Plus the Lightning tie the Red Wings as the fast team to reach 50 wins in a season, the Rays are now winning in Spring Training and Marc Topkin wrote a great feature piece on Tommy Pham, and Marc Tressman will be the head coach of the Tampa Bay XFL team starting in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning 10-Game Winning Streak Snapped, St. Pete Mayor's Twitter War with Chris Archer & Bucs GM Jason Licht from NFL Combine
Louis Domingue was fantastic but the Lightning weren't as their 10 game win streak was snapped in Boston as they looked tired, St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman got into a Twitter war with former Rays pitcher Chris Archer over Rays attendance, Blake Snell made his Spring Training Debut, plus Jason Licht talks Bucs needs in free agency and the draft at the NFL Combine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning Win Franchise Best 10th In A Row And Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians Speaks From The Combine on DeSean Jackson, Peyton Barber and more
Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine where new Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians spoke to the media about WR DeSean Jackson, RB Peyton Barber, DT Gerald McCoy, their free agents and more. Plus the Lightning win their franchise record 10th game in a row as they beat the Rangers in overtime 4-3. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Will Bucs Trade Up or Down in Draft, Can They Keep Smith, Humphries and Kwon, plus Does Spending Money Matter In Baseball
It's the mailbag edition of Sports Day Tampa Bay where Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine and he answers your questions about what the Bucs might do in the NFL Draft, could the Bucs keep Donovan Smith, Adam Humphries and Kwon Alexander financially this year, could Jameis Winston sign an extension before the season, what free agents might the Bucs sign, does spending money in baseball matter, and finally when will Rick update his Twitter avatar. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning Stand Pat at Trade Deadline Then Win 9th Straight Game Plus Previewing The NFL Combine
The Tampa Bay Lightning decided to head to the playoffs with their current roster that leads the NFL as they didn't make any trades before the trade deadline. Then the Lightning won their franchise-tying 9th straight win to reach 100 points in just 63 games as the 4th team to ever do so. Plus Rick Stroud previews this year's NFL combine in Indianapolis. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Will Bring Gerald McCoy Back in 2019, Who Else Will The Bucs Retain, and Will Lightning Make a Deal at the Trade Deadline
Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer Rick Stroud breaks down why the Buccaneers will bring Gerald McCoy back for a 10th season at a $13 million salary, plus which Bucs free agents are a priority to sign while Ryan Fitzpatrick is not on the list. Also will the Lightning make any moves at today's trade deadline to add to a team that is setup to win a Stanley Cup, plus break up the Rays after an 0-3 spring training start, not really Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Morton on Joining the Rays and Pitching Coach Kyle Snyder On The 2019 Pitching Staff
Rick Stroud and Marc Topkin sat down with the new Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton on why he's excited to join the Rays, what it's like to get the final out in Game 7 of the World Series, plus Rays Pitching Coach Kyle Snyder on adding Charlie Morton, Blake Snell's Cy Young season and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eduardo Encina on Manny Machado's Signing in San Diego, Will Bryce Harper Be in Philadelphia and What Impact Vlad Jr. Will Have in Toronto
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Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg Has Regrets Over Ybor City Stadium Plan, Louis Domingue Wins 11th Straight Start and Bucs Sign a Running Back
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick talk about the Rays owner Stuart Sternberg's comments about the Rays stadium plan at Ybor City and what might have went wrong that caused a deal to not be completed, plus Manny Machado signs a 10-year $300 million deal with the Padres, the Lightning continue to roll as they beat the Flyers 5-2 and backup Goalie Louis Domingue gets his 11th straight win and the Bucs sign a running back who didn't play last year but it's not LeVeon Bell. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikta Kucherov and the Lightning Continue to Roll, Will Bucs Use Franchise Tag and a Conversation with Matt Duffy
Nikita Kucherov has another big night with 5 points and Andrei Vasilevskiy just misses a 3rd straight shutout as the Lightning roll in Columbus, will the Bucs Franchise Tag a player for the first time since 2012 on either Donovan Smith, Kwon Alexander or Adam Humphries and the Rays have their first full squad workout as Kevin Kiermeier looks to play an entire season and our conversation with Matt Duffy who spent the offseason working out instead of rehabing. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.