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Remembering Steve Duemig, Rays Face Yankees In New York and a Gerald McCoy Update

Long time WDAE host Steve Duemig passed away on Tuesday after a 2+ year battle with cancer but his legacy will live on in Tampa Bay for generations to come as his influence on teams, media, and fans is unmatched in this market. Nobody fought for the fans and teams in Tampa Bay harder than the Big Dog as this market has grown into a major sports town. Plus the Rays are in New York with first place on the line as they face the Yankees and they trade for another catcher, Eric Kratz, and an update on Gerald McCoy's status with the Buccaneers as he's under contract for $13 million but it isn't guaranteed.

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