The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Chicago White Sox for the first time in the 2025 regular season. Catcher Matt Thaiss, acquired from the White Sox, offers insights into his former team's pitching staff and hitters. Thaiss praises Chicago’s pitching rotation, noting its potential, and acknowledges the presence of experienced veterans alongside promising prospects. Both Thaiss and pitcher Shane Baz emphasize the importance of thorough preparation against the White Sox while maintaining confidence in their game plans. Baz plans to use Thaiss's experience for strategic advice during the matchup.
I think they have a really good pitching staff, it's a young rotation that has good arms. They got a good mix of some older vets that have been around, like Michael Taylor and Mike Tauchman, and then some prospects who can hit.
I mean, [the preparation] is as extensive as it is for anybody else. Young team, they've got some good players.
I'll definitely pick his brain in the dugout. He's been really impressive so far with his game planning and, obviously, he works hard and he's a good player.
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