DRAYS, I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy reading your blow. I went to the first ever Rays game and have been to several other ones. I am a lifelong Marlins fan, but I do root for the Rays in the AL.
DR82, just made my fourth $5 invesment on TBay Wins AL (60x1)
Eff the critics. No matter where it falls, the minute TBay has their first .500+ season, the line of bandwagon folks claiming to be part of the original fan surge will be out of sight.
Thanks Bud. All I ever have gotten as a Rays fans is shit; shit from other people. Some of it is deserved since they have been terrible for a decade, but it will mean so much more to me when they actually put it all together and compete for a pennant at some point. Lot of bandwagon fans in Tampa..I remember when the Bucs had the magical season in 97 where they went 10-6..."everyone" was supposedly a bucs fan all along..right.
Was in middle school in St. Pete when we were told we were getting the DRays.
Well DRays, I think your time is coming soon. I didn't like trading away Delmon Young, but you guys still have tons of young talent. There is also young top line pitching prospects on the way. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Rays close to .500 this year and then improve into contenders soon.
Trading Delmon was a great move. They got a future very good #2 starter in Garza, and lots of infield help. They sold at the highest possible point (a cost-controlled player) in my opinion, since Young's plate skills were not improving.
delmon young reached his ceiling? at age 21. alrighty. thought it was a great trade for both teams.
I know he is 21 but Garza has much much upside. I think he has the chance to be a #1 starter.
That gives the Rays 3 top starters already, with 2 more great ones on the way.
I will always trade offense for pitching, especially young pitching.
I know he is 21 but Garza has much much upside. I think he has the chance to be a #1 starter.
That gives the Rays 3 top starters already, with 2 more great ones on the way.
I will always trade offense for pitching, especially young pitching.