Tampa Bay Rays Playoff Chances Evaluated

Based on the number of close games we’ve lost, I’d say it’s been the other way around. This is definitely a better team than our record. Is this the best offense the Rays have ever fielded?

I see us being in good shape. At the very worst, our offensive numbers over the last month will stay the same because of the returns of Burrell and MVB. Secondly, as projected, now that the bullpen roles have become a little more defined, things look a whole lot better on that front. Obviously these numbers arent going to stay this good, but it will be years ahead of where we were the first month. And lastly the starting pitching is all starting to even out and hopefully it will stay somewhat consistent. I think well see Big Game do what he always does, Garza start to put himself into the stopper/ace of this staff, Price hopefully going deeper in games, Sonny being Sonny, and Niemann to continue to throw in some quality starts. That being said, if Kaz comes back like that for the second half our chances obviously look a lot better. I still think we win 90 and miss the playoffs but so many things can change.