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Can Tampa Bay Support the Rays?
Can Tampa Bay Support the Rays?
If the Rays don't draw in 2009, the answer is probably no, and The St. Petersburg Times' Aaron Sharockman lists a bunch of reasons why they may never be able to draw : The Times reviewed bellwether population and demographics for baseball's 25 U.S. metropolitan areas (four areas have two teams, ...
AL MOY Voter Pluto: “I May Be A Moron”
AL MOY Voter Pluto: “I May Be A Moron”
bugsandcranks.com — Saturday I found the identity of the one voter who kept Joe Maddon from being the unanimous... AL Manager Of The Year had been revealed on tampabay.com — it was Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto. I sent Pluto an email with a few ... (more) AL MOY Voter Pluto: “I May Be A Moron”
 Tampa Bay Rays : Your Photos
Tampa Bay Rays : Your Photos
blogs.tampabay.com — Please be sure your comments are appropriate before submitting them. Inappropriate comments include content that: Is libelous... Is abusive, harassing, or threatening Is obscene, vulgar, or profane Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive Is ... (more) Tampa Bay Rays : Your Photos
Do the Rays have a future in bay area? - St. Petersburg Times
tampabay.com — The 2009 season will be key to determining whether the Rays can turn short-term excitement into the... long-term support needed to keep the team in St. Petersburg. (more) Do the Rays have a future in bay area? - St. Petersburg ...
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Stu wants Tampa to Pony Up
MVN RSS — ... But, can this thing work in Tampa? I say it can. But, it will come down to the last hours. The Tampa fans are just getting baseball after being tortured with a decade of miserable teams. Surely, the Tampa area does not  want to see the the sign ...

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