Hats off to the Rays

horseofcourse · #1 07-02-2008, 11:17 AM

I predict a Cleveland Indians scenario for the Rays...they'll keep everyone and sign them young to long term contracts then the 2nd contract comes up they'll disappear...(see Belle, Albert, Ramirez, Manny, Thome, Jim, Sabathia, CC). They could be a serious team for 5-6-7 years however. I'll be rooting for them as open heart surgery with no anasthesia is more fun than watching the Yankees and Red Sox win.

31lengths · #2 07-02-2008, 12:11 PM

I have to admit....it's finally starting to set in. For those who don't know....I am on the Rays' grounds crew. We USED to dread when the bull pen came in because we knew it would be a long night. Now we are a BIT more confident.

It's also GREAT to see/hear more Rays fans than away team - especially Sox/Yanks fans.

New stadium probably won't happen. At least not yet. The location is awesome
(ask Chuck and TC) the area is just beautiful however I worked EVERY spring training game and it was pretty hot . The new design wont keep the heat out, just a straight down pour.

Anyway...if anyone is in town for a game, come down and see me. I'm the only bald grounds crew member and usually manicure 3rd base.

I am in the front row on the right.

GBBob · #3 07-02-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 31lengths

I have to admit....it's finally starting to set in. For those who don't know....I am on the Rays' grounds crew. We USED to dread when the bull pen came in because we knew it would be a long night. Now we are a BIT more confident.

It's also GREAT to see/hear more Rays fans than away team - especially Sox/Yanks fans.

New stadium probably won't happen. At least not yet. The location is awesome
(ask Chuck and TC) the area is just beautiful however I worked EVERY spring training game and it was pretty hot . The new design wont keep the heat out, just a straight down pour.

Anyway...if anyone is in town for a game, come down and see me. I'm the only bald grounds crew member and usually manicure 3rd base.

I am in the front row on the right.

So..how do you get a gig like that? Did you know someone or just applied? I'm sure after a while it's just a job, but that's pretty cool

31lengths · #4 07-02-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GBBob

So..how do you get a gig like that? Did you know someone or just applied? I'm sure after a while it's just a job, but that's pretty cool

Had some friends who worked there.

....and is only "just a job" after a while when you're losing.

GPK · #5 07-02-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 31lengths

I have to admit....it's finally starting to set in. For those who don't know....I am on the Rays' grounds crew. We USED to dread when the bull pen came in because we knew it would be a long night. Now we are a BIT more confident.

It's also GREAT to see/hear more Rays fans than away team - especially Sox/Yanks fans.

New stadium probably won't happen. At least not yet. The location is awesome
(ask Chuck and TC) the area is just beautiful however I worked EVERY spring training game and it was pretty hot . The new design wont keep the heat out, just a straight down pour.

Anyway...if anyone is in town for a game, come down and see me. I'm the only bald grounds crew member and usually manicure 3rd base.

I am in the front row on the right.

Leo....lucky for you and I there are no height requirements for our jobs.