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I have to admit surprise at one scene that magically entered my head while I was sleepwalking through the Tampa airport (arrival back at hotel from the game at 1:30 a.m., wakeup call at 4:45 a.m.). As I was standing in the security line to get to my flight, I noticed a guy wearing a Rays cap. Now this may be hyperbole, but I can't remember the last time I saw anyone wearing a Rays cap outside ...
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