Filed under: Game Threads GDT: A short story about discouragement Win today and win a prize! By Brett Phillips Aug 23, 2017, 7:00pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: GDT: A short story about discouragement Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports At this point in the year, with the Rays nestled snugly toward the bottom of the Wild Card standings, it's easy to get discouraged. And I am! That's the end of the story, go Rays. More From DRaysBay James Shields to retire as a Ray on Opening Day, throw first pitch Countdown to Opening Day: THREE Rays minor leaguers likely to impact the major league team Countdown to Opening Day: FOUR Rays can’t-miss prospects who missed Countdown to Opening Day: FIVE Rays relievers who gave you a sense of relief Opening Day Countdown: Who are your SIX favorite Rays players of all time? Rays officially name Shane McClanahan the Opening Day Starter