Former professional baseball player Jason Romano talks about the veteran presence that Carlos Pena will bring to the Rays. Romano breaks down how Pena will contribute to the lineup, the defense and the community. 

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David Price talks to JP about his offseason and about his Project 14 charity event coming up on February 3rd to benefit children. Price delves into the offseason signings from closing pitchers to designating hitters and tells us just exactly where he anticipates the Rays to be at the end of the 2012 season

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Matt Moore joins JP to talk about his new 8 year/$39.75 Million contract. The 22 year-old left-hander talks about his time in the minor leagues and the coaches that transformed him from a great pitcher to an excellent one. Moore also elaborates on his first game in the Majors as well as his hopes for a long,bright future with the Rays organization. 

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Rays Manager Joe Maddon waxes eloquently on Happy Hour with JP about the Rays 2011 season. Maddon takes us behind the scenes for that incredible final game at Tropicana Field where the Rays came back from 7-0 down to the Yankees to make the playoffs on Evan Longoria's walk-off home run! Maddon also talks about his controversial moves to start rooke Matt Moore in the season opener with the Rangers and bring in J.P. Howell for the ill fated at bat against Josh Hamilton that was the tipping point in the series. Merlot Joe also talks about his love for Tampa Bay and how he believes he has the best job in baseball and would rather manage here then Boston, the Cubs, LA or St. Louis which some consider the dream jobs in baseball. Fascinating interview with a fascinating man!

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