I live in Seattle, so all I have is the Huskies and Hawks, with a combined record of 1-7, a non-existant pro basketball team, and a flailing baseball organization in a tailspin.

My hopes as a sports fan are pinned on Felix Hernandez, Jake Locker, and Charlie Frye, and none of these three are helping my hopes much.

I knew the Rays were going to be good.  I thought they might even be great.  I didn't think they would be dynasty good.  

With Kazmir and Shields locked up, the Rays have two phenomenal pitchers.  Price is ridiculously good ALREADY.  Sonnastine is extremely serviceable for a number five starter.  Garza had a decent season and has nowhere to go but up (OK, that's not true, but he'll definately get better).  Jackson is an above-average pitcher who can bring in someone impressive in a trade.  If someone gets injured, Jason Hammel can fill in.  And we all know the Rays minor league system is chock-full of pitching talent.

If I lived in Florida, I would be a happy camper right now.

Meanwhile, I have to watch Carlos "Brick House" Silva and Jarrod "Can't Buy a Strikeout" Washburn 2 out of every 5 days.

If only we Seattlites could watch Carlos Pena play first instead of Bryan LaHorrible, or Evan Longoria hit a monster home run, or Scott Kazmir put up double digit strikeout numbers regularly.

Good luck Rays, I hope you get the rings you deserve.