Dan Moeller, the director of projects and field operations for the Tampa Bay Rays, oversees a dedicated grounds crew ensuring optimal conditions at Steinbrenner Field. The season opener marked a triumphant return after Hurricane Milton's damage, showcasing resilience and teamwork. The game featured exciting moments, including a walk-off homer by rookie Kameron Misner. As the Rays embark on this season, challenges like heat and weather delays loom, but they aim to cement their home-field advantage in the transformed stadium.
When pulling a tarp across an infield in the rain, it's best to pull from the corners. The guys who pull from the middle are the ones who trip, slip, and end up underneath the thing.
As director of projects and field operations for the Tampa Bay Rays, Moeller is in charge of the team's grounds crew, managing both full-time and part-time staff to ensure optimal field conditions.
Hurricane Milton's impact was significant, but the transformation of Steinbrenner Field with Rays signage symbolized resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity.
Kameron Misner, a player making his Opening Day roster debut, hit a walk-off homer in the ninth, demonstrating the team’s spirit and competitive edge.
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