As of this writing, the Rays have the best record in baseball and are a major surprise among baseball fans everywhere. Since their inception in 1998, the Rays have always been the doormats for the rest of the American League as opposing teams have always looked forward to playing the "Devil Rays" in an attempt to pad their division lead or gain ground on opposing teams. Not only have they never had a winning season but they have finished dead last in every season but one AND are the only team left in the major leagues to have never been to the play-offs. The one season they didn't finish in last, 2004, saw them reach a franchise high in wins when they ended the season 70-91, good for 4th place.
With help from some key trades, rare free agent signings and excellent farm system, the Rays are on pace to win 95 games this year and ensuring that, whatever happens the rest of the way, their manager Joe Maddon will be in serious consideration for manager-of-the-year honors. Outside of my team, I have no problem rooting for the Rays to make the play-offs.
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2 comments:
Wellllllllllllllllll....as a commentater from far away but once so close, I would have to say screw them all, those RAYS, those puppies having the best record, and friggin' Madden and his friggin' MOTY possibilities! (ok, I am just hatin...all things must come to an end, and kudos to the rays management for keeping their prospects, spending wisely and reaping their rewards). Bastards!
Definately kudos to their organization. Hard to hate on a franchise that has swept the Red Sox 2 series' thus far this year. :)
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