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Rays Analysis

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DRB Mailbag: National TV contracts and the Rays

Money is pouring into MLB from new television contracts, so one DRaysBay reader asks: will this help or hurt the Rays?

Rays television ratings climbed 28% in 2012

The final numbers are in, and the Rays had their second-best season for television ratings in recent memory. Local interest continues to trend up.

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Rays should retain Luke Scott

2012 was a tough year for Luke Scott but hopefully he can remain healthy, relax, and become the player the Rays hoped he be in 2013.

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Evaluating the Rays against expecations

Preseason expectations were high for the Tampa Bay Rays but final results failed to meet the lofty goals set forth by analysts. How did each player do in terms of meeting projected expectations?

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The Magnificence of James Shields

Last night, James Shields had the best start of his career -- which, coincidentally, was arguably the best pitched game in Rays franchise history. Unfortunately, he took the loss.

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Is Matt Moore hitting the rookie wall?

Matt Moore has had a good season, but he's pitched more innings than he ever has before, and he may be hitting the rookie wall. Here's an examination of how his stuff has changed.

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Rays 2012 MVP: Ben Zobrist Or Jose Molina?

David Price might win the Cy Young; Fernando Rodney might break the ERA record; and Jeff Keppinger might be the best contact hitter in Rays history, but the Rays MVP debate comes down to just two men: Ben Zobrist and Jose Molina.

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David Price Dominates A Different Way

David Price found a different way to dominate against the Red Sox

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Not To Be A Downer, But...

This weekend's five-game win streak notwithstanding, the Rays face daunting odds if they hope to make the playoffs.

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Joe Maddon's Questionable Usage Of Matt Moore

Did Joe Maddon make a rare mistake during Saturday night's game against the Blue Jays?

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