In 1976, Tampa Bay got it’s first of the four major pro sports teams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It wasn’t long before meeting Philadelphia teams in the playoffs became a sort of tradition. In fact, in their first-ever playoff appearance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17. That was December 29, [...]
The Rays appear to be a bind going into their first ever playoff series next week: they do not have anyone lined up to throw out the first pitch (Note: the emphasis is mine). Pros Cons Jon Gruden Coach of most popular team in Tampa Bay Limited availability during season Dick Vitale Most visible Rays fan May result in Cincy mayor debacle Barry [...]
That’s right. Forget winning the division. I mean, the Magic Number is ONE. One, uno, (1). If Tampa Bay cannot win 1 of four from the lowly Tigers, then they will fail miserably in the playoffs anyway. But for a real challenge, they should go for the best record in the American League. That Magic Number [...]
Your Weekly Rays Update MAGIC NUMBER TO CLINCH AL EAST: 6 Overall: 92-62 Last Week: BOS (2-1), MIN (2-2) This Week: @ BAL, @ DET It’s been too long since the last Rays update on the Sticks but there is no better occasion to reintroduce this feature than the Rays clinching the playoffs. During spring training, Manager Joe Maddon emphasized [...]
Major League Baseball’s second half got underway last night. My job isn’t to recap. I’ll let others handle that responsibility. Nope, I’m just here to announce a quick poll (will close in a few days). The question? Will the Rays make the playoffs? This season has had the Rays perform like the franchise has never before… [...]
One and done, once again. A couple of days after Los Buccaneeros lost their playoff game to the New York Giants, we’d like to know what the fans generally think about the direction of the team and the franchise? Cast your vote in our poll… [poll=16]
