Word Of The Bay

The Rays suck. Lets just face facts. Kyle breaks down what he thinks is the major problem with the team right now. Things get a little emotional when the "tanking" aspect is brought into play. The guys talk a little about Tropicana Field, before talking about which team they are supporting in baseball as their "second team." Then its time to talk Victor Hedman and the future of the Tampa Bay Lightning.  @KyleWOTB @NickWOTB @StrikeTwiceWOTB www.sharkdropper.com lootcrate.com/shark PROMO CODE: Sharkdropper

Steve Stamkos has returned. THE KING HAS RETURNED. The boys start off by spiking the football in the endzone as they celebrate his decision to return to the Tampa Bay Area. Then its time to face reality as the guys go over some of the other moves made this offseason, and what comes next. Then, Kyle's new jersey, Jameis Winston, and the Rays sucking once again. 

To start, Nick, Kyle and Anthony, have a serious dicussion about chicken wings. Then its time to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning's offseason heating up. The guys once again delve into Steven Stamkos' future as it looks clear he will be testing the market. Its time to prepare ourselfs for another major free-agent to leave the Bay Area. Oh boy! the Buccaneers are almost back, and the guys take a very early look at their schedule. Which leaves us with the Rays. Oh those Rays, how they suck. 

Word of The Bay is back with @GeoFItz4 filling in once more for @NickWOTB.  Whats the deal with ASJ? Is it all overblown or does the guy really deserve to be cut ties with? Why would Deadspin say those things about Jameis Winston? Well I'm guessing its the same reason The Undefeated deicded to heap praise upon him. Hey guess what? The Rays don't suck. We dive deep into baseball as we talk about what the Rays have been doing right, and why Longoria finally has some real protection.  @StrikeTwiceWOTB @KyleWOTB www.lootcrate.com/shark

Boy oh boy, its the offseasn you guys. Basketball and Hockey are winding down and we're faced with the cold hard reality that is mid-season baseball. Join Kyle, Anthony, and Geo Fitz filling in for Nick this week as they talk about the stanely cup final. What life was like in Pittsburgh before sid the kid took to the scene, and the Lightning's offseason goals. Then after the break its time to find out if the Rays suck.  @GeoFitz4 @StrikeTwiceWOTB @KyleWOTB www.lootcrate.com/shark  

Nick, Kyle and Anthony talk about the Rays season and why their philosphy change has led to their losing ways. After the break the guys all count down their personal top 5 most crushing defeats in the history of Tampa sports.  @KyleWOTB @NickWOTB @StrikeTwiceWOTB www.lootcrate.com/shark Vote Word Of The Bay for best of the bay 2016. https://creativeloafing.wufoo.com/forms/people-places-politics-2016/

The Lightning's season is over and the guys of Word Of The Bay are here to talk you though it. The guys talk Pens and Bolts, and the future of the franchise. Then its time to cover some topics in football and the Buccaneers. Kyle finds a list that may piss you off. Then they determine if the Rays suck.

The guys start off with a little Bucs talk as they speculate on Dan Viatle's role in Dirk Koetter's offense. Then its time to address the Tampa Bay Lightning series aginst the Penguins . Ben Bishop's absence, the possible return of Stamkos and Jonathan Drouin's huge game are all discussed in legth. After the break the guys determine that the Rays do not suck. Find out why! 

The guys start off with Bucs talk, Noah Spence, the new offensive assistant, and Dirk Koetter's staff. The guys then touch breifly on the Lightning before getting fully into it after the break. They rank their top 5 most important players, then talk about the challenges the Bolts face aginst the Pens. Then its on to baseball where they determine Steve Geltz and the Rays suck. @StrikeTwiceWOTB @InkmanWOTB @KyleWOTB www.lootcrate.com/shark PROMO CODE: SHARK www.facebook.com/sharkdropper @Sharkdropper @WotbPodcast

The guys go over the Buccaners draft, talk about the struggling Rays, and the Lightning's big playoff win in New York.  www.sharkdropper.com www.lootcrate.com/shark Promo Code: SHARK to get 15% off your first loot crate @InkmanWOTB @KyleWOTB @StrikeTwiceTB @weaksauceradio

This podcast was recorded during the 1st round of the 2016 NFL draft. The boys talk about the Lightning's game aginst the Islander and how bad they look. They react to the drafting of VH3, and talk about this week in Rays baseball.  @StrikeTwiceTB @InkmanWOTB @KyleWOTB www.sharkdropper.com

The guys talk about former jerseys hanging in their closet, before moving on to the more serious topics of Curt Schilling and Andrew Shaw. Then its time to find out if the Rays suck, and all playoff hockey talk as we break down the Tampa bay Lightning.    www.sharkdropper.com @KyleWotb @InkmanNickWOTB @GeoFItz4 @StrikeTwiceTB

Nick and Kyle are joined by Anthony @StrikeTwiceTB to talk Tampa sports. The guys talk about the positivity surrounding the Buccaneers, the LA Rams trade, and the new Steinbrenner field upgrades. They determine that the Rays suck, and talk Lightning and playoff hockey. 

Nick and Kyle talk about the Stamkos blood clot and wonder if this is the last time he'll ever be seen in a Lightning uniform. The guys talk about the triumpant return of Jo Drouin and what it means for their playoff chances. The Lightning's ability to win in the playoffs is discssed, as is the rest of the teams injruies. Then their attention is turned to baseball as they talk about the opening series VS the Jays.    TWITTER:  @KyleWotb @InkmanNickWOTB @WotbPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharkdropper   www.sharkdropper.com

The guys talk about the Rays relasing James Loney, the change in the Rays hitting philosophy, and the potential of their pitching and defense. After the break they talk Buccaneers, the Lightning's playoff chances, and Batman V Superman.

Nick and Kyle are joined by Geo Fitz @GeoFitz4 to talk hockey, baseball, and the world of Tampa sports. The guys start off with USF football and the glory days of their #2 ranking. Then its on to hockey where they debate Ben Bishop's status as elite and Jonathan Drouin's alarm clock issues. After the break the guys talk Buccaneer's defense, Miko Grimes, and Rays in Cuba. 

Nick and Kyle go over the latest Buccaneer transactions. Both guys can see improvement, but keep things cautious. They then talk about the Rays bullpen troubles and ponder what the team will be like without Boxburger. After the break, Anthony @StrikeTwiceTB joins the guys to talk Lightning. Then, Nick counts down his Top 5 running backs. 

This week the guys talk about Dourin coming back to the Cruch with his tail between his legs. The guys ponder which Lightning is the real Lightning, and give props to Vasy. During the Rays disucssion we harp on Brad Miller and praise Drew Smyly. Then its time to talk free agency, Doug Martin's return, and the Bucs strategy thus far in the offseason. 

Nick and Kyle cover their complete lack of intrest for draft talk, while also pondering what the Buccaneers will do in free agency. The guys discuss the fate of Tropicana field, the Rays in spring traning, and the 8 game Lighting win streak.

Nick and Kyle go on about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for way too long, and are then joined by Anthony to talk Lightning, Drouin, Stamkos, and the splitting of the triplets. Kyle then runs down the Rays line-up to play a little over-under with their batting average.