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Rays Fans Loyalty Once Again Questioned
Rays Fans Loyalty Once Again Questioned
For the past three nights, the Tampa Bay Rays brought back memories of the 2008 World Series - a series they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. On Tuesday night, the Phillies returned to Tropicana Field for a rematch and Rays management expected a filled house to greet them. There were ...
Staff All-Star Ballots
mvn.com — Joe Mauer, a unanimous selection by our staff With the Midsummer Classic approaching, I decided to ask the staff of Around the Majors and two other knowledgeable guest MLB bloggers, Sarah Green and Doug Milhoan, to produce their All-Star ballots for your viewing pleasure. Each ... (more) Staff All-Star Ballots
The Tampa Bay Rays Fan Base and the Curse of Vince Naimoli
The Tampa Bay Rays Fan Base and the Curse of Vince Naimoli
bizofbaseball.com — When the Interleague schedule was set for 2009, many circled the dates that the Philadelphia Phillies would be playing at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays . After all, it would be a rematch of last season’s World Series. And, there was little doubting that the front office for the ... (more) The Tampa Bay Rays Fan Base and the Curse of Vince Naimoli
Kicking Joe DiMaggio’s Ass: Joltin’ Jason Bartlett’s Streak Hits 19
Kicking Joe DiMaggio’s Ass: Joltin’ Jason Bartlett’s Streak Hits 19
bugsandcranks.com — Historic Tropicana Field saw history made Thursday night in the 5th inning ( watch historic video here ) as Devil Ray superstar Joltin’ Jason Bartlett launched a line drive single into right. With that epic single, Bartlett became an ... (more) Kicking Joe DiMaggio’s Ass: Joltin’ Jason Bartlett’s ...
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