At the close of another season in the AL east cellar, the Devil Rays have already received their first kick to the onions for 2008. Next season's schedule offers only one weekend series at home against a "big draw" opponent.
The Red Sox hit the Trop April 25-27. But every other weekend at home will find the Rays tackling the likes of Kansas City, Florida, Detroit, Baltimore, Toronto, the White Sox and Houston. Notably missing are any weekend series against the Yankees and the Cubs, who'll be bringing along former Rays skipper Lou Piniella.
Rays ownership can thank Major League Baseball for any impact on their finances. But at least they're taking the high road.
"While the timing of particular home series certainly affects attendance, what is of greater importance is the experience we offer at Tropicana Field and the quality of play on the field," team president Matt Silverman said.
On the bright side, Scott Kazmir will certainly be happy if Sox and Yankees fans are less inclined to do any mid-week roadtripping to Tampa Bay.
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10-12-2007 @ 9:06AM
john said...
I'm wondering how long MLB will have to wait before Tampa Bay is finished with their youth and re-building program......How long has it been now?...If I was a young player, I would love to be in Tampa....your always labeled as youth talent and everything you do good is magnified x 2...everything you do bad is credited with inexperience...wow...the best of both worlds....GREAT PLACE TOP PLAY....(I mean hide)....why are they still in MLB?...OH I forgot....they get better every year right?
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