Your 2008 American League East Champions...The Tampa Bay Rays
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 26, 2008 11:47 PM EDT
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(Special note: thanks to SRQMan for feedback and insight on the early draft.)
We're living the American League dream.
For 10 long seasons nobody outside of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox could lay claim to the American League East division championship. The 1997 Baltimore Orioles were the last team to do what we just did. A few seasons later their ace, Mike Mussina, would jump to the Yankees boat via free agency and remains there today.
They said it would never happen, that baseball needed a salary cap to be fair and create parity. They said the Rays would never win, that their stadium needed the wrecking ball, and that the area didn't like the team. They said we were breaking under the pressure, to talk to them in August, then September, they will continue to doubt us and blame our inexperience for any losses suffered.
"They" don't matter anymore.
I recall November 2005 quite clearly. I remember reading about the new front office while the cool breeze chilled me. On my television "Under Construction" commercials would air. Anticipation built for this new regime. Back then I only read Baseball Prospectus in its annual form, and I'm not even sure I knew of another Rays site outside of devilrays.com, but I did my best to follow the team.
I remember seeing Dewon Brazelton traded for Sean Burroughs just like I recalled an article years earlier in which Lou Piniella spoke of how hard it was to tell the youngster he didn't make the team out of spring training. I remember the ESPN magazine article on Burroughs and how he was the Little League World Series hero, or something to that effect. I don't remember too much of Burroughs career here though.
I remember all the trades, I remember the free agent signings that gave me veiled hope for competitiveness before I could comprehend the moves for myself. Edwin Jackson was once highly rated, that must mean he is good. That spring Ty Wigginton played every position under the sun and made the team. James Shields debuted, Nick Green and Aubrey Huff collided, and I began to realize that Tomas Perez was placed on waivers for a reason.
I remember 61-101.
I remember joining this site when I had no business writing publicly about anything. I remember hyping up prospects just to have hope for tomorrow and dreaming about winning. Hee Seop Choi and Carlos Pena made my happy because one had to work out, right? James Shields kept doing what so many former young pitchers had failed to do here. Carl Crawford had a huge homerun in the all-star game. Evan Longoria made his case for opening day 2008 and the team was heading in a new direction.
I remember 66-96.
Delmon Young and Elijah Dukes are two players I will never forget. The most exciting off-season I can ever recall, even topping 2005, saw "the future" promptly leave before I could even know them. After all those words read about how they would create our offensive machine neither would be with us when things got serious. I remember the uniform unveilings, the new stadium talk, and the auspicious start by James Shields to this season. I think muttered the term "We still suck." Oops. The awful call that cost the shoeless B.J. Upton third at the home opener enraged me and created a meme.
I remember the trade deadline and Jason Bay's 15 minutes as a Ray. Jeff Niemann's debut, Evan Longoria's coming out party, and Carl Crawford's grand slam. I remember Nathan Haynes and his inability to hit a ball out of the infield, and I will always remember Gabe Gross, our little version of Shane Spencer. I'll remember Rocco Baldellli's return and the ultimate slump buster by Ben Zobrist. I'll remember the huge rally against the Indians on camp and rec day at the park, and the insane Red Sox games all season long.
I'll remember fighting over B.J. Upton's effort, over the Rays need to make a deal, and over some stupid stuff that seemed important at the time. The furries, fiddling cats, cowbells, and Mohawks. The injuries and fights, and God I know I was against the fight at the time, but I really do wish James Shields would've connected. I'll remember how this team seemed to genuinely care about each other, and while I believe that's merely a symptom of winning, I can't help but wish this season would never end.
From the awesome Carlos Pena, to the enraged Matt Garza, to the lovable Dioner Navarro, through to the master of debuts Dan Johnson, and Mr. David Price, this was a special roster. I'll remember almost everyone on this site who helped make this season all the better. Tonight, perhaps the worst team for the past decade has staked claim to winning the toughest division in baseball.
Never forget the days of Kevin Stocker, or Jason Tyner. Never forget Gerald Williams, Fred McGriff, or Rolando Arrojo. Yes, most of the players have been awful, but that's why this is so special. Success has been something we swallowed but never tasted. We couldn't savor it because we were too damn thirsty for it and downed it after being poured like a shot. I think those times are behind us, and that makes me the happiest fan around.
96 wins.
The odds weren't pretty, and we all found out that even victorious teams give their fans reasons for animosity. Yet at the end of the day nobody can take this achievement from us. We will always remember the 2008 American League East championship, but I'm not ready to live in the past yet.
First we've got a World Series title to win.
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this is a beautiful post
and nothing can be added
by joeybw on Sep 27, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has been the greatest baseball season of my life.
and I’d like to thank all of you guys for living it alongside me. This is incredible.
NOW LETS FINISH THIS
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 27, 2008 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANYTHINGS POSSIBLE!
i told you guys this team was contender in may! we have all stayed around for the bad years and were dreaming about this, well guys the dream has come come true, NOW LETS WIN THIS DAMN THING!
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good post. I agree I don't want the season to end yet I want the playoffs....
Now some Mike Jones…
“I used to get dissed by the chicks in the club
Now they want to rub my belly wanna show ya boy some love
They see me iced up they be like what’s up?
Try to jack me if u wanna I’ma leave u fucked up”
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heartfelt. Congrats to everyone for sticking with this team for so long
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 27, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Division champs
Doesn’t that sound f’ing good?
by atlantaray on Sep 27, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just thought of something, where are they going to hang the banner?
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 27, 2008 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE FUCKING YANKEES SPRING TRAINGING FACILITY
HAVE IT SAY 1 EAST DIVISION TITLE … and counting!
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also excellent post rj
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great piece
God bless all the Rays fans who suffered with this team. Rejoice baby.
by gatorman2k2 on Sep 27, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
people used to make fun of me for rooting for such a pathetic team for years
but this year they cant say SHIT, i told them the rays plans and they said let me know when then actually win something, well now some of them are one the band wagon lol, my one friend is amazed by evan longoria lol
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First Rays game I went to, Rays won against Indians
the winning pitcher was Tony Saunders, I think.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My first was the 2nd one.
I have the ticket from the first though.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Piece, by the way.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
btw the rays popping the champagne right now?
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3264450&cp=3300650
www.outsperswing.com
by Tommy Rancel on Sep 27, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry about the sizes
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 27, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That shirt is amazing. I got a playoff shirt, but I've got to get one of those.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Sep 27, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just ordered me a hat
I got a $25 gift code for my birthday and have been sitting on it waiting for these to come out
by Jason Collette on Sep 27, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The coolest thing I have seen at least in terms of baseball stuff
JMB you beat me to it! Damn you!
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just ordered mine :)
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 27, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine will have to wait until next paycheck!
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I spent my money on a playoff ticket!
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got my tickets....
I love it.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are just awesome in a way that one one will ever be my friend.
Pretty much you are the Samuel L. Jackson of Draysbay Bloggers. I have already come to grips with that fact.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am honored to have that rank.
It is something I have dreamed of since I was a young lad. Also, If I don’t have people going to the games I have upper deck seats. Most likely will sell them to people on this site. JUST FYI.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game one I am down the 1st base line.
Cost me $65 bucks but I would have spent $150 without a hesitation. My buddy one the internet “lottery”
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got my seats....
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bleh I am going to the mall tomorow.
Rather not wait for shipping.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im going to order mine right now
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
going to the mall tomorow.
www.outsperswing.com
by Tommy Rancel on Sep 27, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember all of us thinking that all this team was going to be was .500 team this year?
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought .500 until Spring Training
Then I thought the Rays had a shot at the Wild Card.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i started thinking playoffs around mid may
with the hype of longo and the way our bullpen (even per balfour) was doing and our starting pitching
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sincerely and unadultratedly happy now
I will remember this season until the day I die.
by staplemaniac on Sep 27, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn anyone see the rays al east division coin?
i think i might have to order that and show it to my step dad who collects all types of coins
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am probably going to get all but hat.
but get the hat for my Mom.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3267711
here is the link for the coin, damn i definetly ordering that, only 19.99
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so what time does game 1 start?
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iz donts nose.
I better request that day off now. I think it will be a Wednesday or Tuesday. Am I wrong?
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it is a wednesday
since chi might have to play monday vs det and possibility tuesday against the twins for the al central
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting!
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for a celebratory drink
Bacardi 151 + Cola = Congrats to all
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 27, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Already making dinner for my working wife and having a celebratory beer while my friends play my Wii...
Good times. …
Man, I sound domesticated.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just walked out my front door and put on my disco lights for the waterfall.....
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your beyond awesome!
"It felt good to be out there, I wasn't nervous anymore, and I felt like I belonged out there." -David Price after his ML debut.
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You're beyond awesome!"
and Thanks.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you playing MLB Power Pros 2008?
I think you would like that game
by plasticman on Sep 27, 2008 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kill everyone with the Rays in that game
by plasticman on Sep 27, 2008 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does my 10 year old brother.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the mohawks were the thing that put us over the top this last week
YOU'RE 2008 AL EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS.... THE TAMPA BAY RAYS!!!
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sonny looked like he was trying to get a guest spot on OZ with his mohawk
scary lookin
by plasticman on Sep 27, 2008 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They ARE celebrating
via MSNBC
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 27, 2008 1:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and the hangovers begin lol
YOU'RE 2008 AL EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS.... THE TAMPA BAY RAYS!!!
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garza needs his own show.
I would love to have a camera following him.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Sep 27, 2008 1:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
their are showing them on espn right now
lol matt garza just thanked the yankees!
YOU'RE 2008 AL EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS.... THE TAMPA BAY RAYS!!!
by RaysOfHope on Sep 27, 2008 1:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did you hear what the guy said on ESPN?
he said that the rays clinched on a loss was fitting based on their record
by plasticman on Sep 27, 2008 2:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw ESPN
RSN apologists
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 27, 2008 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
It isn’t like they squeaked in with 89 wins
by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 27, 2008 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
going back home to Tampa
and seeing those games last week was amazing
we are going to come back and kick the tigers’ asses
by plasticman on Sep 27, 2008 2:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations!
I’m all in favor of people showing up the Red Sox and the Yankees. We’ll be cheering for you guys in the playoffs.
"Now, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard [Hank Steinbrenner] say, and this is the third time I've said that this season."
by kishi on Sep 27, 2008 2:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
R.J., it couldn't have been said better
This is absolutely amazing. Thanks for articulating what so many of us are feeling right now! And thank you and everyone at Draysbay for making this season even more special. All of the analysis and coverage, as well as all of the opinions provided by my fellow fans have made this season that much more special for me. 9=8 and now 11=WS!
Blake
USF--Class of '09
by usfraysfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It could be ugly tomorrow.
Romano in the Times:
Hard to say when it crossed from mere party to legitimate blowout. It might have been when Maddon carried in the bottle of Patron tequila he bought earlier on Friday, and handed it to Jonny Gomes to be passed around the room. It might have been when Dioner Navarro performed some kind of Russian folk dance, followed by Evan Longoria and Pena dancing, arm in arm and cheek to cheek. Or it could have been when squeeky clean Gabe Gross began spraying champagne, and Floyd started screaming “You’ve changed! You’ve changed!”
But the clincher, as it were, was probably Navarro drinking beer out of his cup – the cup from his jock strap.
by RATW on Sep 27, 2008 3:34 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This is great.
Solid post there R.J., thanks for the reminder of all this franchise has been through.
Go Rays!
by Omerta on Sep 27, 2008 3:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks
thanks for a great article, goosebumps all over:) congratulations to the Rays and the fans, we deserve this.
by jofl on Sep 27, 2008 5:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations
See you in the playoffs!
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
by pocket8pin on Sep 27, 2008 6:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WE ARE NOT DONE YET
celebrate now but we need to take these next two from detroit to get some momentum back.
by HAHAHA OH WOW on Sep 27, 2008 7:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Tampa Bay Rays will be a team to reckon with in the very near future. I don’t give a rat’s ass if the Spankees and the Pink Hats keep the Rays in third place five of the next six years. Making the playoffs with a $150MM payroll is like banging a drunk ugly chick. It’s easy. And it will never be as pleasurable as having a threesome with your girlfriend and Natalie Portman, which is what it will feel like that one year the Tampa Bay Rays do win the division.
-deadspin’s tampa bay devil rays preview (February).
http://deadspin.com/357606/baseball-season-preview-tampa-bay-devil-rays
9 = 8
by walkoffwalk on Sep 27, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember reading that
I like stingray’s analogy better. The Red Sox way of winning is like banging a hooker. The Rays way is like banging your wife.
by rays1234 on Sep 27, 2008 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Backing In.
As for “backing in”, I have a question for Red Sox Nation: Were our reverse lights on when we ran you over? I hope so but I couldn’t tell. My eyes were blinded by elation and joy of winning a division championship. In a month, no one will give two craps about how the East was won, just that St. Petersburg’s Tampa Bay Rays won it.
Go Rays!
Check out my video from Ferg’s last night/early this morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYu29A5iu1s
To put it succinctly, the City of Tampa is part of the Rays in name only.
by GatorSphere on Sep 27, 2008 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird how stores have either hats or shirts...I haven't found one with both
But they do look nice.
by ReasonableDoubt on Sep 27, 2008 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome! Congrats Rays!
It’s a great day for those who can’t stand the Yankees and Red Sox!
by Texas Rays Fan on Sep 27, 2008 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations, Rays!
As a fan of a fifth place team in a division controlled by the Red Sox and the Yankees, I just want to again thank you for showing what is POSSIBLE.
NOTHING’S IMPOSSIBLE, the Red Sox are dead.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Sep 27, 2008 11:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lowell will miss the ALDS
I don’t know, Beckett likes to pitch like Cy Young in the playoffs, I know the Angels would get the extra home game but I would rather face them than the pricks who got Jason Bay.
by joeybw on Sep 27, 2008 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to the Rays and your fans
As a Rangers fan, I’ve had to go through what you guys have been through and its nice to see someone other than the Yankees or Red Sox winning the East.
In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home
by hinduplaya on Sep 27, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And this song totally matches our season
by Longo on Sep 27, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats
Even though I am a Red Sox fan, I like to congratulate the Rays on their great season going from worse to first. I hope we will see the Rays and Sox in the ALCS
by redsoxchat on Sep 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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