Tampa Bay Rays

Will Tampa Bay Be a Factor in September?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:34:27 GMT

Well, Tampa Bay is currently (temporarily) out of first place in the AL East thanks to a seven-game losing streak leading into the All-Star break. But the young Rays still have better starting pitching than most teams in their division (including the Yankees). Tampa also has a good, young offensive lineup and some speed to boot on the basepaths. I have tickets for a first-ever trip to Fenway Park in early September. Could that game possibly mean anything when it rolls around?

Scott Kazmir Ready for Opening Day Start

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:48:43 GMT

Many fans aren't that familiar with the Devil Rays best pitcher even though he made the AL all-star team last season. Sunday, Tampa Bay won for just the third time this spring behind Kazmir's 5+ inning effort. The southpaw star gave up three earned runs, including a two-run home run to the Phils' Pat Burrell but he also struck out seven and only walked one. Kazmir looks to be rounding into early-season form. That's good because the Devil Rays need him to be sharp every time he starts.

Spring Training Away from Al Lang Field?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:37:23 GMT

I read somewhere that the Rays are moving to Port Charlotte for Spring Training in 2009. Please, say it ain't so. Anyone have verification of this news?