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joining the American League in 1998 the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have
yet to have there first winning season, until 2008! The Rays have
shocked the baseball world in 2008 and came from nowhere with little
expectations. In September the Rays now have the Yankees in the rear
view mirror as well as a lead on the Red Sox, who would have ever
thought? The Rays have done it on fundamental baseball basically.
Under head coach Joe Maddon the Rays have had a dream year basically.
With a talented roster featuring players such as Matt Garza, Scott
Kazmir, Evan Longoria, Carlos Pena, B.J. Upton, and more the fans
in Tampa Bay finally have a reason to rejoice.
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Bay Devil Rays Information
- The Tampa
Bay Devil Rays are a Major League Baseball team, with its base
of operations being in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- The Devil
Rays play at Tropicana Field which was originally known as the
Florida Suncoast Dome. It was renamed Tropicana Field in 1996
when Tampa Bay was award a Major League franchise.
- The Tampa
Bay Devil Rays team were formed in 1998. The team name was chosen
in a phone poll, with “Mana Rays” coming in a close
second.
- Tropicana
Field originally featured Astroturf, but changed to Fieldturf
in 2000. Where Astroturf is basically like a hard carpet, Fieldturf
is like a fake grass.
- Devil Rays
played their first regular season baseball game against Detroit
Tigers losing 11-6 on March 31, 1998.
- The Devil
Rays are yet to win their division, or make the playoffs. * Tampa
Bay has retired just one number in there short history. Wade Boggs’
#12 was retired after he was with the team from 1998-1999. BUY
DEVIL RAYS TICKETS The 2002 season was memorable for the Tampa
Bay Devil Rays, but it was because of something that the team
would like to forget. At seasons end, the Devil Rays had a record
of 55-106, marking the first time in 20 years that a Major League
Baseball franchise lost 100 games in consecutive seasons. In one
of the few player-for-manager swaps in history, the Devil Rays
traded All-Star Randy Winn to the Seattle Mariners for Manager
Lou Piniella. The 2003 season marked the beginning of the Lou
Piniella era in Tampa Bay, but it did not mark a turning of the
tides. The Devil Rays finish the season 63-99, barely missing
their third consecutive season with 100 losses. Outfielder Rocco
Baldelli had a solid rookie year, and finish strong in Rookie
of the Year voting. The 2004 season was just like the previous
seasons, the Devil Rays struggled to stay away from the 100 loss
mark. Ending the season with a record of 59-73, the Devil Rays
only succeeded in winning 14 more games than they had the previous
year. The rebuilding process is still in the works for the Devil
Rays as they attempt to retool for the 2005 season.
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Rays Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)<p>The Rays feel pretty good about the moves they've made thus far during the offseason, upgrading offensively at designated hitter and first base, adding depth to their bullpen and improving behind the plate.</p> <p>They did so by signing five free agents—first baseman 1B Carlos Pena, designated hitter Luke Scott, infielder Jeff Keppinger, catcher Jose Molina and reliever Fernando Rodney—for more than $18-million.</p> <p>They also made two small trades, adding right-handers Burke Badenhop and Josh Lueke.</p> <p>So what's left to do?</p> <p>Even with the addition of Molina, the 36-year-old veteran of 12 seasons, the Rays seem shorthanded, at least experience-wise, behind the plate, which could lead them back into the market.</p> <p>After declining Kelly Shoppach's option and...
MLB Roundup: Hamilton admits 'weak moment' (Yahoo! Sports)In a somber tone, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged his latest relapse in drinking alcohol, issuing a raw statement live at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. He acknowledged having a "weak moment" and apologized in the statement he said was not...
Indians sign first baseman Kotchman (Yahoo! Sports)The Cleveland Indians added Casey Kotchman on Friday, announcing they had signed the first baseman to a one-year deal. Kotchman, who hit .306 with 10 homers and 48 RBI in 146 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, did not have a spot in Tampa after the Rays re-acquired Carlos...
Rays beat Jeff Niemann in salary arbitration (AP)The Tampa Bay Rays defeated pitcher Jeff Niemann in salary arbitration Friday, improving clubs to 2-0 in decisions this year. Niemann will earn $2.75 million instead of his request for $3.2 million, arbitrators James Oldham, Howard Edelman and Mark Irvings decided after hearing arguments a day earlier.
1B Dan Johnson joins Chicago White Sox (PA SportsTicker)First baseman Dan Johnson, whose dramatic home run on the final night of the regular season helped Tampa Bay reach last year's playoffs, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Indians add 1B Kotchman (PA SportsTicker)The Indians have officially added first baseman Casey Kotchman to their ever-changing roster.
Tampa Bay Rays 2012 Interleague Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)The 2012 Tampa Bay Rays interleague schedule begins in mid-May with a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves from May 18-20. The Rays will play a total of 18 interleague games this season, all of them coming against the National League East and 15 of those games taking place...
Reports: Indians sign free agent Kotchman (Yahoo! Sports)Free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman has agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cleveland Indians, according to multiple media reports. He could make more based on incentive clauses, the reports indicated. Kotchman figures to share first base with Carlos Santana, whom...
MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head (Yahoo! Sports)David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter's 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn't scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.
Stolen! Matt Garza’s $30,000 Rays’ 2008 AL championship ring (Yahoo! Sports)Did someone put up a sign saying it's OK to steal Tampa Bay Rays stuff? The Fresno Bee put the word out Tuesday that the 2008 AL championship ring belonging to Matt Garza was stolen from his home in Fresno … Continue reading →
MLB Roundup: Oswalt meets with Rangers officials (Yahoo! Sports)Lunch went well for Roy Oswalt and the Texas Rangers in a Monday face-to-face meeting, according to an ESPN.com report. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole, and agent, Bob Garber, met Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan.
Bravo! Dirk Hayhurst is taking his game to Italy (Yahoo! Sports)The Garfoose has apparently developed a hankering for some Italian food. In a relatively surprising announcement on Tuesday afternoon, pitcher/author Dirk Hayhurst tweeted the news that he'll be heading to Italy to pitch in 2012 instead of trying to catch … Continue reading →
Keppinger to earn $1,525,000 in contract with Rays (AP)Infielder Jeff Keppinger is guaranteed $1,525,000 as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. Keppinger can earn an additional $375,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances under the deal announced last week: $50,000 for 250, $75,000 apiece for 300, 350 and 400, and $100,000 for 450.
2012 Spring Training Guide: Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park Stadium (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Charlotte Sports Park Stadium, located at 2300 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte, Fla., is the spring training home to the Tampa Bay Rays. The stadium, which was formerly called Charlotte County Stadium and occupied by the Texas Rangers for 15 years, was renamed after its recent $27...
Indians acquire INF/OF Canzler from Rays (AP)The Indians have added an MVP to their roster, and a possible replacement at first base. Cleveland acquired versatile Russ Canzler, the top player in the International League last season, on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. The 25-year-old Canzler played four positions -- right and left field, third and first base -- last season for Triple-A Durham, where he batted .314 with 18 homers and...
Blue Jays fail to meet lofty offseason expectations (Yahoo! Sports)Predicted by many to be the "it" team this winter, Toronto instead appears ready to slog through another season of mediocrity.
Indians acquire International League MVP Canzler (Yahoo! Sports)The Cleveland Indians have acquired Russ Canzler, last season's International League MVP, from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. Canzler played both corner outfield positions, third base and first base, while batting .314 with 18 homers and 83 RBIs at Triple-A Durham.
Rangers give manager Washington 2-year extension (PA SportsTicker)By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer
A's remain open to signing Ramirez (PA SportsTicker)The Oakland Athletics are open to signing slugger Manny Ramirez but the team is not actively pursuing the free agent.
Please Bud: Spare us from your expanded playoff just one more year (Yahoo! Sports)Those of us hoping for at least one more year of the current playoff structure — and preferably decades more — seem unlikely to get our wish based on comments commissioner Bud Selig made to the assembled media at SoxFest … Continue reading →
Acta confident Indians will contend (PA SportsTicker)By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
Spring Training 2012: Hotels in Port Charlotte, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Are you planning on getting a hotel in Port Charlotte, Fla., to watch some spring training baseball? The Tampa Bay Rays play their spring training games at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla. If you are planning a trip to the area, then consider these hotels for your...
Where to Dine During Spring Training Season in Sarasota, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Baseball fans in Sarasota, Fla., are split between two teams. They have the Tampa Bay Rays to the north and the Miami Marlins to the south. Despite this, there's no disagreeing on where to dine in the area. Mattison's City Grill (1 North Lemon Avenue) - This is a great place...
Bradenton, Florida, Restaurants for Tampa Bay Rays Fans (Yahoo! Contributor Network)Bradenton, Fla., is a coastal city right outside of Tampa and home to multiple fans of the Tampa Bay Rays. During spring training, there are hundreds of restaurants to choose from. But what ones offer the best food and the best service at the best prices?
Florida law would turn its publicly funded ballparks and stadiums into homeless shelters (Yahoo! Sports)Could the new Marlins ballpark or the Tampa Bay Rays' Tropicana Field serve as a homeless shelter for the 270 or so nights a year that they're not used for baseball? If two Florida lawmakers have their way, they might. … Continue reading →
Pena passes physical, officially rejoins Rays (AP)Slugger Carlos Pena is excited about returning to the Tampa Bay Rays and bolstering hopes for another run for the playoffs. The 33-year-old first baseman officially rejoined the team he helped advance to the postseason in 2008 and 2010 after passing a physical Tuesday. He agreed to a $7.25 million, one-year deal last week after spending 2011 with the Chicago Cubs.
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