John Donovan: The Windup: Rays keep shining
Published 6/30/2008 at SI.com - MLB
As they embark on their first pennant race, SI.com's John Donovan says it's time to praise the first-place Rays, and accept that they're not going away.
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Projo Sox Blog found this 6/30/2008 on www.bostonherald.com
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