Why the Rays Will Win the AL East

To be completely honest, I am sick of all the articles written to strip the hope of the few loyal Rays fans.  Terms given to our Rays—such as "One Year Wonders" and "Flukes"—make my stomach turn.  This is a response to that, predicting not just a Wild Card win, but an AL East title. Yes, an AL East title. If you want to stop reading, now would be the time to stop; however, if you are looking to be sold on the Rays, you've come to the right article. Setting As of June 29, the Rays sit at third place in the AL East, where many naysayers predicted they would end the season, behind the vast wallets of Boston and New York. Five games behind Boston and two games behind New York in the Wild Card, the Rays are in a perfect place to make a run.  If a World Series team could ever have low expectations from fans, Tampa Bay does. Not only are they a small market team, but life is made easier by the media focusing on the Yankees and their three free agent ... (link)