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Orlando Rays

Apr 08, 2008 Jan 07, 2009 68 3310

The Rays taught me what being a true fan really means. For better or for worse.

I am a 28-year-old network tech from Orlando with ecclectic tastes and a loner streak. But the Rays have always been a joy for me. Even when they sucked.

a fan of

Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball Team

Orlando Magic National Basketball Association Team

Jacksonville Jaguars National Football League Team

Central Florida Golden Knights NCAA Men's Football Division 1A Team

Central Florida Golden Knights NCAA Men's Basketball Division 1 Team

Aaron Baddeley Golfer(s)

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. NASCAR Driver(s)

Houston Dynamo Soccer Team

Tampa Bay Lightning National Hockey League Team

Recent activity

DRaysBay Commented He's known as the "Hebrew Hammer" on Even after signing Burrell, the Rays remain interested in adding free- agent outfielder Gabe... on DRaysBay - 01/06/09 9:46 AM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented A cap would come with further-enhanced revenue sharing, just like in the NFL on A Short Post on Salary Caps and Baseball on DRaysBay - 12/30/08 5:47 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented See above on By the way, from Posnanski: __________________________________ "– Over the last 10 years, eight d... on DRaysBay - 12/26/08 10:31 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Wimbledon, of course on By the way, from Posnanski: __________________________________ "– Over the last 10 years, eight d... on DRaysBay - 12/26/08 10:30 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented I disagree on Manny a Ray - a "Manny Ray" on DRaysBay - 12/26/08 9:52 AM PST (2 replies)

DRaysBay Commented Comparing a tournament in an individual sport isn't a good comparison on By the way, from Posnanski: __________________________________ "– Over the last 10 years, eight d... on DRaysBay - 12/26/08 7:03 AM PST (2 replies)

DRaysBay Commented And when he's convicted in February, we have nothing. on Manny a Ray - a "Manny Ray" on DRaysBay - 12/25/08 5:51 PM PST

Third Quarter Collapse Commented BTW on Today's Game: New Orleans Hornets at Orlando Magic on Third Quarter Collapse - 12/25/08 11:34 AM PST (1 reply)

Third Quarter Collapse Commented And it's in the books! on Today's Game: New Orleans Hornets at Orlando Magic on Third Quarter Collapse - 12/25/08 11:33 AM PST

Third Quarter Collapse Commented 61-31 Magic at the half on Today's Game: New Orleans Hornets at Orlando Magic on Third Quarter Collapse - 12/25/08 10:12 AM PST

Third Quarter Collapse Commented Nobody posting today? on Today's Game: New Orleans Hornets at Orlando Magic on Third Quarter Collapse - 12/25/08 10:08 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Teixiera is not a DH on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 12:51 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented This on both corners? on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 12:49 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented And then they slump at the worst possible time on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 12:46 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented And then on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 12:43 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented I knew something was up when the Angels withdrew. on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 12:34 PM PST

DRaysBay Voted for Fernando Perez on DRaysBay - 12/22/08 11:20 AM PST

DRaysBay Voted for Milton Obelle Bradley Jr. on DRaysBay - 12/22/08 11:20 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented What were they thinking even suggesting this? on Tampa Bay Rays look to Hillsborough for financing stadium on DRaysBay - 12/18/08 9:42 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented So there IS a reason for this: on Jonny Gomes had....vision problems? on DRaysBay - 12/18/08 9:33 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Have fun spending $0.5B/year for a cellar-dwelling team of prima donnas, Hank on Yankees are trying to sign Manny! on DRaysBay - 12/18/08 9:30 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Why is Minor League Ball gauging MAJOR League GM's anyway? on Gem of the Day on DRaysBay - 12/18/08 9:29 AM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Voted for John Jaso on DRaysBay - 12/18/08 9:27 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Interesting on Stone Crabs Logo Unveiled on DRaysBay - 12/18/08 9:20 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Wow, still under $45M on Preliminary 2009 Rays Payroll Updated on DRaysBay - 12/15/08 7:59 AM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented He's still conflicted about the whole furry thing on My Monthly Bid for John Rheinecker on DRaysBay - 12/15/08 7:57 AM PST (1 reply)

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