New Astro Turf -- Hope the center field Logo is BRIGHT and impressive

I am truly glad that we are finally getting new astro-turf. The Rays have needed it for a while now and it was rather worn out looking. I can't say how the field felt under foot but I can say it looked like downtrodden carpet from anyplace in the Trop. I can imagine that there will be some changes in the physics of the balls when they hit it and in how the players adjust to those odd bounces or hops. But I believe it is a well deserved upgrade from what has been played on in the past.
  From a Fans perspective since I am not involved in anything on the field I can only hope for that new shiny aspect of having a Bright Center field logo and a uniform color grass when viewed from TV or in person.
  Way to go Rays! Hope this is a sign of the good things to come this season and hopefully we can take advantage of the changes in physics that it produces.

Rocco Baldelli Retiring

It was nice to see Rocco come back last season and I appreciated his dedication and drive. I think he will do great as a Special Baseball Advisor to the Rays and wish him the best of Luck. Thanks Rocco we all loved what you did for the Rays.

The Tampa Bay Rays - A team on a budget and making the most of it!

I don't intend to make this a public soapbox or do I intend to get down on the Rays in this blog, However I do intend to post my opinion on Games, Rumors, Fans and any other thing that is Rays Related. I also invite anyone to make comments and add to this BLOG as I hope it becomes a VOICE for the Typical Rays Fan and not just a one person opinion. Also I am not sponsored by anyone nor do I claim to be an official Site that adheres to fairness and political correctness that has caused so much pussification of America Today.

Who am I? I am a Season Ticket Holder and I make it to alot of Games. 81, I wish but I have the tickets to go if I can.

Who are my Teams? The Rays, The Bolts, The Bucs are the big three pros and then any other team that calls the Tampa Area Home. The Storm, The Rowdies, The Breeze. etc...

What makes my opinion count? Freedom of Speech! I'm not a former pro, or a newspaper writer or related to any of the players just a regular FAN with a regular Opinion. We need more people with just a regular guy point of view on things.

So for this year come back and see my rants, my hoorays, and my general content or discontent with our Rays. Who knows maybe we will be competitive and make it to the post season. I definetly am one that will be wishing and hoping for that.