Oh, what a morning for the Tampa Bay Rays! They’ve just dropped some big news. Erik Neander and Kevin Cash, the dynamic duo behind the team’s recent successes, are sticking around. Yep, their contracts are getting a nice extension. It was the team’s principal owner, Stuart Sternberg, who spilled the beans. And boy, did he sound pumped. “I believe there are none better in baseball,” he declared. That’s some high praise, right there. Sternberg’s excitement is palpable, hinting at even brighter days ahead for the Rays.
Now, about those contract details? Well, they’re a bit hush-hush for now. What we do know, thanks to the Tampa Bay Times, is that Neander and Cash are set to stay at least until the team’s big move to a new ballpark in 2028. That’s commitment.
Let’s talk about Neander for a sec. This guy’s story is something out of a movie. Started as an intern in 2007, and look at him now – the president of baseball operations since 2021. Talk about climbing the ladder.
And then there’s Cash. Taking over after Joe Maddon’s exit was no small feat, but he’s held his ground. Since 2015, he’s been the man in charge, and with Terry Francona’s retirement, Cash is now the old guard among MLB managers. That’s quite the title.
Under their watch, the Rays have been on fire. Five playoff appearances in a row? That’s unheard of for this team. Last season’s 99-63 record was the cherry on top of a historic 13-0 start. Despite some playoff heartaches, the belief in this team is unshaken. “The best is yet to come,” Sternberg said, and who are we to doubt?
Looking ahead, 2024 seems bright for the Rays. With Neander and Cash at the helm, expectations are sky-high. The journey continues, and if the past is anything to go by, it’s going to be quite the ride.
