Tampa Bay Rays fans react to Jose Siri stealing home against the Boston Red Sox: "Is that Benny the Jet?" "This is the baseball we need"

Wild Card Series - Tampa Bay Rays v Cleveland Guardians - Game One
Wild Card Series - Tampa Bay Rays v Cleveland Guardians - Game One

The Tampa Bay Rays are among the more exciting teams to watch in the league. They're known to develop guys into All-Stars while seemingly always playing above their expectations.

One player that manager Kevin Cash is excited about is Jose Siri. He said the team would win games because of Siri's elite speed. Siri showed a glimpse of how he can change the game on Saturday; he stole home rather easily against the Boston Red Sox.

Stealing home is one of the most exciting plays in all of baseball. It's hard to accomplish as the baserunner has to catch the pitcher sleeping and make a break for home at the right time.

Runners attempting to steal home have increased after many pitchers have developed leg pumps to help with their timing. A leg pump is when pitchers tap their front foot multiple times before they come set in the stretch.

"Is that Benny the Jet?" one fan tweeted.
"This is the baseball we need. Home runs are cool, but small ball, defense, and base running are where baseball lives," another fan tweeted.

Tampa Bay Rays fans are happy to see this type of hustle in spring training. Last season, Jose Siri stole eight bases. Expect that number to be significantly higher this season.

Many players' stolen base numbers will rise this season with bigger bases. Pitchers better not take a pitch off because baserunners will be looking to run the first chance they get.

If Randy Arozarena's World Baseball Classic performance follows him, the Tampa Bay Rays could be dangerous

World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v Canada
World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v Canada

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team nobody can overlook. They finished 86-76 last season, which was good for third in the American League East and a Wild Card spot.

The AL East is one of the most grueling divisions in baseball. The New York Yankees have always been a contender to win the division, and the Toronto Blue Jays have built a great roster.

Tampa Bay will need Randy Arozarena to keep up his stellar play from the World Baseball Classic. If he carries that to the regular season, he may be in talks to win the MVP award. He is one of the few players in the tournament that could do no wrong. Arozarena hit .307 with six doubles and nine RBIs.

Watch out for Randy Arozarena and the Rays this season.

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