Following the MLB trade deadline, Tampa Bay Rays officials seem to be pleased with their work and the acquisitions they made. Rays’ Baseball Operations President Erik Neander recapped the days leading up to the deadline and what the experience was like for him. Rays made most of difficult deadline market to navigateOct 6, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays president Erik Neander during the ALDS workout day against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. So acquiring Peralta, whom Neander had high praise for, was essential for the Rays at the deadline. President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander discusses his thoughts on the trade deadline with @raysradio’s Chris Adams-Wall.