History[]
The Tampa Bay Rays were founded in the year 1998 and were voted into the American League. They were also voted into the AL East with, Yankees, Orioles, Red Sox, and the Blue Jays. The Tampa Bay Rays have 2 retired numbers and those are 12 and 42. The Rays have won 1 AL championship in 2008 also the same year when they won thier only division title but the year didn't end perfect because in the World Series the Rays lost to the Phillies in 5 games. The current manager for the Rays is Joe Maddon and he has managed the Rays since 2006. In 2010, the rays won the AL East. They lost to the Texas Rangers, 3-2.
Players[]
The Rays have had many star players in the last few years, such as, Carl Crawford, Evan Longoria, Carlos Pena. It is difficult for the Rays to keep some of there star players, due to players incresing their salary.
2011 Roster[]
| 37 | Juan Cruz | R-R | 6'2" | 165 | Oct 15, 1978 | ||||||
| 40 | Wade Davis | R-R | 6'5" | 220 | Sep 7, 1985 | ||||||
| 43 | Kyle Farnsworth | R-R | 6'4" | 230 | Apr 14, 1976 | ||||||
| 58 | Jeremy Hellickson | R-R | 6'1" | 185 | Apr 8, 1987 | ||||||
| 74 | J.P. Howell | L-L | 6'0" | 195 | Apr 25, 1983 | ||||||
| 62 | Joel Peralta | R-R | 5'11" | 195 | Mar 23, 1976 | ||||||
| 14 | David Price | L-L | 6'6" | 225 | Aug 26, 1985 | ||||||
| 27 | Cesar Ramos | L-L | 6'2" | 205 | Jun 22, 1984 | ||||||
| 36 | Adam Russell | R-R | 6'8" | 255 | Apr 14, 1983 | ||||||
| 33 | James Shields | R-R | 6'4" | 220 | Dec 20, 1981 | ||||||
| 21 | Andy Sonnanstine | L-R | 6'3" | 190 | Mar 18, 1983 | ||||||
| 28 | John Jaso | L-R | 6'2" | 205 | Sep 19, 1983 | ||||||
| 10 | Kelly Shoppach | R-R | 6'0" | 220 | Apr 29, 1980 | ||||||
| 15 | Reid Brignac | L-R | 6'3" | 195 | Jan 16, 1986 | ||||||
| 9 | Elliot Johnson | S-R | 6'0" | 190 | Mar 9, 1984 | ||||||
| 11 | Casey Kotchman | L-L | 6'3" | 220 | Feb 22, 1983 | ||||||
| 3 | Evan Longoria | R-R | 6'2" | 210 | Oct 7, 1985 | ||||||
| 1 | Sean Rodriguez | R-R | 6'0" | 200 | Apr 26, 1985 | ||||||
| 18 | Ben Zobrist | S-R | 6'3" | 200 | May 26, 1981 | ||||||
| 5 | Sam Fuld | L-L | 5'10" | 180 | Nov 20, 1981 | ||||||
| 20 | Matt Joyce | L-R | 6'2" | 205 | Aug 3, 1984 | ||||||
| 16 | Justin Ruggiano | R-R | 6'2" | 205 | Apr 12, 1982 | ||||||
| 2 | B.J. Upton | R-R | 6'3" | 185 | Aug 21, 1984 | ||||||
| 22 | Johnny Damon | L-L | 6'2" | 205 | Nov 5, 1973 |
Ballpark[]
The Rays play in Tropicana Field. The Rays have played in Tropicana Field since their exsistance in 1998. Tropicana Field is located in St.Petersburg, Florida.
Logos[]
The Rays former logo when they were known as the Devil Rays
The Rays current logo