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sports.yahoo.com - 10/18/2008

Postseason Puzzler: Why do Rays fans ring those cowbells?

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Now that we've solved the mystery of why baseball players are wearing all of those necklaces , let's move onto another ...  If you've watched a postseason game involving the surprising Tampa Bay Rays , you've probably asked yourself why the fans at Tropicana Field ring cowbells the entire ...

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sports.yahoo.com - 10/20/2008

Mike Alstott, not apathy, annihilates ALCS ticket market

— sports.yahoo.com — Normally, the cry of the scalper is a hearty and hopeful "Who needs two?" But outside Tropicana... Field tonight, the pitch goes like this: "Rays toilet paper! Get your free toilet paper with a Rays logo on it! Only 16 cents! We'll take ... (more) Mike Alstott, not apathy, annihilates ALCS ticket market

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sportsbybrooks.com - 10/17/2008

Evan Longoria’s Hottie Hookup: NFL Cheerleader?

— sportsbybrooks.com — Evan Longoria is was the toast of Tampa Bay, so it’s no surprise that he was recently... seen at a USF football game leading cheers with one of the hottest young women Ybor City has to offer : (Click for video of E.L.’s “busty ... (more) Evan Longoria’s Hottie Hookup: NFL Cheerleader?

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bugsandcranks.com - 10/16/2008

New York Times: “Palin Is A Two-Timing Whore”

— bugsandcranks.com — Craig Calcaterra of Shysterball pointed me to this interesting item on The New York Times website :... Ms. Palin visited Salem, N.H. Wednesday night and said she looked forward to watching Senator John McCain debate Senator Barack Obama “right ... (more) New York Times: “Palin Is A Two-Timing Whore”

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Your oh-snap-it's-Game 6 preview
Red Sox Monster — ... ) -- The Rays' cowbell trend explained. A few of my brain cells died after realizing how obvious it is. ( Big League Stew ) -- I concur with Sooze: This was my favorite, favorite sign that I saw while watching the game Thursday night. ( ...

[THE HANGOVER] Cubs Writers Once Again Desperate For Stories In October
Rays Index — ... Big League Stew answers the question: "Why cowbells?" for those not familiar...Stu Sternberg (and Joe Maddon with his 9=8) both understand a very simple premise in marketing. Keep things simple. Keep them corny. The initial reaction will often be to snicker. But stick to it, and eventually corny becomes cool. [Big League Stew] ...

Tampa Bay: The Opposite of Boston
The Sporting Blog — ... Tampa's calm is refreshing, really, and it's just one more bit in their favor for the discerning neutral party. We enjoy the Rays because they aren't insufferable, pessimistic or apoplectic. Also, we like the cowbells.