I was perousing espn.com and stumbled across an article by Steve Phillips discussing the trade deadline, and what teams wer still in the AL hunt.  Well, unfortunatelty, I have some bad news for everyone.  Apparently the Rays arent even in the hunt for a playoff spot.  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Steve Phillips said so.  He says the Yanks and Sox are locks for the playoffs.  He says it so casually it is amazing.  Apparently the Rays might as well call up all the rookies and start dealing players.... Check it out for yourselves.  Ugh! 

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