The Tampa Bay Rays' Remarkable Success Gives Hope To Crappy Teams Everywhere [Tampa Bay Rays]
Deadspin —
It's true: The Tampa Bay Rays' fans are actually acting like their team is in first place. With last night's non-violent victory over the Red Sox, the fervor will become even more intense if the Rays take this series. Just think back to those old Bill Simmons columns where he used to make a trek to Tropicana Field and marvel at the empty seats, the dusty, catheter-wearing fanbase, and the no-name roster. Whither Tanyon Sturtze? No, now the Tampa Bay Rays have a team that everyone in baseball loves to gush over and ...
Baseball’s Newest ‘Nation’
Hot Foot —
Rays fans are having fun with their young exciting team. Plus, everyone loves the cowbell. No?
Hat tip to With Leather for the video.
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Well, Lookie There: Rays Have a Fan or Three
The Sporting Blog —
The Rays fans are sooo fired up about their first place team that they a) almost sold out game one of the team s biggest series, um, ever last night, b) they have an (un)official superfan. Meet the Cowbell Kid, who makes up with enthusiasm what he lacks in grammar (warning: LOUD NOISES): Yes, the Rays are America s new team because they have so many fans who pack Tropicana Field with an ...
