Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers dilemna on what to do with Baker Mayfield. Should they sign him now to a long-term deal or wait to play out this season to see how he does. There are risks with both scenarios. Plus the Rays win their 2nd straight as Yandy Diaz stays hot, Nick Martinez pitches well and Johnny Deluca hits a bomb.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 1-2 start in St. Louis as the bats rack up 41 hits but the bullpen blow a couple of leads. Plus the Lightning have won 2 in a row and are back atop the Eastern Conference with 9 games remaining, plus the Final Four is set.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays blowing a 7-1 lead to lose 9-7 on Opening Day in St. Louis. Junior Caminero drew 4 walks, Ben Williamson had 3 hits but Ian Seymour couldn't retire a batter with a big lead. Plus the Lightning rally from a 2-goal deficit but lose 4-3 to the Kraken in overtime.

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Rick Stroud is joined by Marc Topkin, Rays Beat Writer for the Tampa Bay Times, to discuss the Rays season which begins today. They discuss the team returning to Tropicana Field this season, the new owners, changes on the roster as Brandon Lowe and Pete Fairbanks depart, new faces like Cedric Mullins and Nick Martinez, what to excpect from Shane McClanahan's return and Junior Caminero's star status after the World Baseball Classic.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Lavonte David's announcement that he is retiring after 14 seasons with the Buccaneers. Plus the Lightning win a wild game over Minnesota 6-3 and we are 1 day from Opening Day and the Rays injuries are starting to mount.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs signing linebacker Christian Rozeboom from the Carolina Panthers and what it means for Lavonte David's future. Plus the Gators lose in the NCAA 2nd round, USF Head Coach Brian Hodgson leaves for Providence and Nikita Kucherov now leads the NHL in scoring despite a slow start to the season.

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Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Mike Evans' legacy now that he has left the Bucs and who is the greatest Tampa Bay athlete from the 3 major teams.

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Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute on the World Baseball Classic, video reviews and getting run from games.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht's comments about Mike Evans departing Tampa Bay for San Francisco. Plus they answer mailbag questions on if the Bucs are going through a reset this season, which running back will get the tough yards, how many games will the Rays win this season and which happens first, Junior Caminero gets 50 home runs or Chandler Simpson gets 60 stolen bases.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on reports that USF Basketball Coach Brian Hodgson turned down Syracuse as he prepares for Thursday's NCAA Tournament first round game. Plus mailbag questions asking if Jason Licht should be fired and which Bucs running back will handle the tough yards up the middle this season.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the death of Rex Culpepper, the son of former Buccaneers Linebacker Brad Culpepper. Plus USF is preparing for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years as Head Coach Brian Hodgson could be courted by schools like Syracuse after a successful first year. Plus the US will play Venezuela tonight in the World Baseball Classic, the Bucs rework Luke Goedeke's contract to free up salary cap space and the Lightning return to the ice tonight in Seattle.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the South Florida Bulls going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years and winning the Conference Tournament for the first time since 1990. Plus the World Baseball Classic has been fantastic theater as the USA is playing the Dominican Republic and why you should be excited with the Buccaneers free agent acquisitions.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' press conference as he signs with the San Francisco 49ers. He said he feels he is the missing piece for them to win the Super Bowl, so what does that say about Baker Mayfield and the Bucs. Plus the Buccaneers add a pass rusher and an all-pro special teamer. The Lightning beat the Red Wings as Nikita Kucherov has another 2 point night.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Jake Browning to be their backup quarterback and tendering Sean Tucker on a one-year deal as a restricted free agent. Plus your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, the Glazers and Mike Evans.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on another Tampa Bay Lightning loss as they give up 2 more power play goals to lose their 6th game out of 7. Plus more on Mike Evans choosing to sign in San Francisco, the Ravens backing out of the Max Crosby trade, the Bucs lose Logan Hall and Teddy Bridgewater in free agency and more.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans leaving the Bucs to sign with the San Francisco 49ers after 12 years in Tampa Bay. Plus Jamel Dean signs with the Steelers, Alex Anzalone and Kenneth Gainwell are coming to Tampa and Cade Otton re-signs as NFL Free Agency begins with the legal tampering period is underway.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's legal tampering period that begins today as Mike Evans will start talking to teams as he hits free agency. Plus the Lightning lose a crazy game in Buffalo 8-7 in a game that saw a lot of fights and penalties. 

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what the free agent market might look like for Mike Evans as Buffalo trades for DJ Moore and there are reports that Houston and Kansas City aren't pushing. Plus the Lightning struggle again in Winnipeg as the NHL Trade Deadline is today, plus a mailbag questions on Bucs edge rusher David Walker.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the reports that Trey Hendrickson is interested in signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week when free agency begins. Plus the Bucs re-sign punter Riley Dixon, the NHL Trade Deadline is this week and a mailbag question on the NFL's International games plan.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's first outing of the spring while Junior Caminero lights it up for the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game. Plus your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future, should the Bucs go all in and rating national announcers.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on reports that the New England Patriots are interesting in signing Mike Evans, one year after they tried to get Chris Godwin in free agency. Plus mailbag questions on the Bucs defensive scheme and defending Todd Bowles.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on The Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Sabres in a game that saw Jon Cooper pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy in the 2nd period. Plus thoughts from Joey Knight's funeral, more on where Mike Evans may end up in free agency and a mailbag question about Todd Bowles wanting more size on defense.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-4 loss at Carolina that saw them overcome a 3-0 deficit to tie the game twice. Plus NFLPA report cards on teams are leaked and your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future and Todd Bowles' impact.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs as they win their 10th straight home game. Nikita Kucherov has another 3 point night while Brayden Point returned to the lineup with 2 goals. Plus Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles says having a new Offensive Coordinator will improve the defense because he can now focus on it.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Coach Todd Bowles' comments about Mike Evans pending free agency. Plus Evans' agent talked about the Bucs roster as a factor in where he will sign. Plus the Lightning return to play tonight after 20 days off and the Rays score 12 runs in Spring Training.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles getting ready to address the media in Indianapolis at the Scouting Combine this week. Plus some mailbag questions on where the Buccaneers could play during Raymond James Stadium upgrades and should Tampa Bay re-sign Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield and Cade Otten.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US winning the gold medal in Men's Hockey for the first time since 1980. They beat Canada 2-1 in overtime as Jake Guentzel wins gold while Brandon Hagel takes home the silver medal. Plus remembering Tampa Bay Times colleague Joey Knight who passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US Women's Hockey team taking home gold over Canada in overtime, the men's semifinals games are today, Spring Training baseball games start this weekend and mailbag questions on Mike Evans saying he's going to test free agency and should the Bucs sign Bradley Chubb.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract with the Chiefs to free up $46 million dollars under the salary cap. Would they try to sign Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans with some of that money. Plus USA and Canada both need overtime to reach the Olympic semifinals in hockey and Spring Training games are just days away.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' decision to test free agency next month although he hasn't ruled out returning to the Bucs. What is Evans' value in the market, what could the Bucs afford to pay to keep him and where are some possible teams he might look at. Plus what will the Bucs do at backup quarterback and what will the Rays batting order be this season.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans agent making a statement about false reports about his future on social media, Robert Duvall dies at the age of 95 and mailbag questions on the Rays payroll, their desire to win and NIL's effect on future quarterbacks in the NFL.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the future of All-Star games as the players desire to participate is waning, the NFL wins their grievance so the NFLPA can no longer release team report cards and when should a team part ways with a star player.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers announcing their final additions to the coaching staff including Todd Bowles' son and another coach's nephew. Plus your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, when to make coaching changes, Kevin Cash remaining with the Rays and what does a baseball manager actually do.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, the Bucs defense, Jason Licht's draft strategy, why would elite edge rushers want to sign in Tampa Bay and could the Bucs and Rays be working together on their stadium deals.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays pitchers and catchers having their first workout today in Port Charlotte as Spring Training begins. Plus your mailbag questions on who will replace Gene Deckerhoff on the Bucs Radio play-by-play and which Tampa Bay athlete has the best commercials.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays signing right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to help round out their rotation and take the payroll above $80 million. Plus should the Bucs trade for Maxx Crosby from the Raiders even if it means giving up two #1 draft picks.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Seahawks 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl as we are in the NFL offeseason. Will Mike Evans play next season, Bruce Arians' Super Bowl commercial, Bad Bunny's halftime show and Lindsey Vonn's injury in the Olympics.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers as tempers flare again after Nikita Kucherov is targeted. Plus a Super Bowl preview, NFL Honors and the first look at the Rays stadium renderings for HCC Campus.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring Chandler Whitmer as Quarterbacks Coach from Indiana. Plus the TSA is discussing the new Rays stadium proposal and they note they have obligations to the Bucs first. Also we answer your mailbag questions on Bucs GM Jason Licht, Baker Mayfield, free agents, the salary cap and does coaching matter.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's comeback win over the Sabres as they have points in 19 of their last 20 games. Nikita Kucherov had another 4-point night and Darren Raddysh continues to bomb away from the point. Plus Rob Manfred and Governor Ron DeSantis support the Rays stadium at HCC in a press conference on Tuesday, Tom Moore packs his back to leave Tampa as retirement begins and we answer your mailbag question on the Bolts trade deadline needs

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