Tampa Bay Rays Tickets

2010 Tampa Bay Rays MLB Preview:
The Tampa Bay Rays are just one season removed from a trip to the World Series and are itching to return to the fall classic in the 2010 season. It took about 10 years for everything to fall in place for the American League East contenders, but once the team had its stars aligned, they were sure to let the rest of the league know it.

Tampa Bay Rays ticketholders have come to expect the best from their veteran staples - speedster Carl Crawford, slugger Carlos Pena and five-tool threat B.J. Upton and budding superstar Evan Longoria - but the real focus this season will be on the Rays' up-and-coming talents. Not one of the five mainstays of the club's starting pitching staff has yet to turn 29-years-old, yet the rotation has already been dazzling opposing hitters with their craft. While James Shields and Matt Garza have become dependable options on the mound, Rays fans are eager to see what they can expect from pitchers Wade Davis, Jeff Niemann and David Price in the 2010 season.

The AL East may be the most competitive division in baseball, giving fans a good reason to turn out to Tropicana Field all summer long.

TAMPA BAY RAYS INFORMATION:
Founded: 1998
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Stadium: Tropicana Field
Conference: American League
Division: East Division
Rivals: Florida Marlins
Notable Players: Wade Boggs, Rocco Baldelli

The Tampa Bay Rays play baseball in the East Division of Major League Baseball's American league. The franchise was founded 1998 as party of that year's expansion which included the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rays have always been known as a good hitting team, but have struggled with their pitching. The team has had some excellent veteran hitters on board, including Wade Boggs, Jose Canseco, and Fred McGriff. Veteran manager Lou Piniella managed the team until 2005 and managed to improve every year before leaving and ending up in Chicago. The Rays should finally see some dividends for trading veterans for young prospects.

The Tampa Bay Rays play their home games at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The domed stadium holds a little over 38,000 spectators. Visitors can stroll through the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame before or after a game. Fans may also get the chance to witness something rare in baseball - a well-struck ball may hit one of the catwalks high up in the dome roof, which are considered in play and make for some bizarre outs when balls rattle around and then fall into the outfield. Buy Tampa Bay Rays tickets today and watch the future stars of Major League Baseball play in sunny Florida!

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