Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud examines if the Bucs are missing out on players via trades or does it really take 2 to tango, plus we hear from Notre Dame Guard Quenton Nelson who the Buccaneers could draft with the #7 overall pick, Tiger Woods mania has begun in Tampa Bay, USF won their final 2 regular season games heading into the AAC tournament and the Lightning face the Panthers tonight which could be a potential first-round playoff matchup.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NFL Scouting Combine is winding down as Rick Stroud has been in Indianapolis all last week and today we hear his conversation with the Bucs new Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. Rick and Todd talk about his role as the new OC, his history and what he sees for Jameis Winston moving forward. Plus the Lightning win a crazy game over the Flyers on Saturday.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are the Bucs options for backup quarterback this year as Jameis Winston was hurt last year and he's currently under investigation by the NFL. Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine where he spoke to Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Dirk Koetter about QBs, Doug Martin, Brent Grimes, Vernon Hargreaves III, and the firing of DL Coach Jay Hayes. Plus Lightning rookie Anthony Cirelli dazzles in his NHL Debut.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did Jon Gruden ever have any interest in coaching the Bucs again even as the Bucs Ring of Honor Ceremony cemented his desire to coach again. Rick Stroud has the latest from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter talked about what went wrong this year as the Bucs finished 5-11, plus the Lightning lose in overtime to the Sabres in a very boring game.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NFL Combine is set to get underway in Indianapolis and Rick Stroud is there to cover it including the Bucs Dirk Koetter, Jason Licht and the Raiders Jon Gruden who will all speak on Wednesday. Plus the Rays have a grievance filed against them by the Players Association for not spending money from revenue sharing and owner Stuart Sternberg rejects that notion and says the Rays are going to be better this year than anyone is predicting.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Lightning pull off a trade and acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh and Center JT Miller from the Rangers for Vlad Namestikov, 2 prospects and 2 picks. Rick Stroud looks at how this trade helps the Lightning chances at the Stanley Cup without mortgaging the future too. Plus the Lightning win a big game over Toronto in a shootout, the Rays new TV deal will be large at over $80 million a year for 15 years and the Bucs are not keeping Center Joe Hawley freeing up more cap space.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg says the Rays were the Original Tankers in 2006-07 but that isn't what they are doing this year as they are rebuilding and restocking their roster. Rick Stroud breaks down whether the Rays are tanking this year and how do they fill the role that Brent Honeywell would have played this year. The Bucs are looking for a backup QB so who might be available and the Lightning win again and Steven Stamkos has his teammates backs as the trade deadline is today.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.