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Bizplayboy
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Joined: 16 Aug 2007
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| Written By Superpoon at UM-Illustrated. to view either click the blog link at the top left of the forum or click here: UM-Illustrated
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Bizplayboy
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Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 5450
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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This was the best read on this site in a while. You hit everything on the head and I actualy was shaking my head in agreement while reading the different type of fans  ... Poon I hope you do more articles, this was GREAT.
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lkat75
Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Posts: 349
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Say this much for real Devil Rays' fans, they deserve to be happy lol. and I think I am that confused fan.
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youngbuck8100
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Posts: 3116
Location: Brookline, MA
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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Poon, great article. I was talking with my father yesterday, and we were saying how if anyone besides the Red Sox is gonna win the AL East, we'd rather it be the Rays then the Yanks. Honestly, the Rays have a solid team this year, and the fact that they never really have been good just makes this story better. I think the Rays are almost a lock for a playoff berth this season, its wheter or not they win the AL East is the question
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Delbert6
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Posts: 1671
Location: Maine
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Wow-
Great article Poon-
Welcome to the world of Bosox fans!
Seriously- the tear jerking commentary you put forth is bonafide and legit,,,
However- as a Bosox fan watching the Rays roll all over the Sox like a stream train over wet tar I can't help but try to find some reason that their Cinderella season won't last,,
First off, the fan base has no idea how to respond- and this lack of concern will bounce off the field and into the heart and soul of the players,,,
Second- the Rays still have to contend with the resurgent Yankees and Tigers and will likely be hard pressed to even make the Wildcard slot,,,
The numbers don't lie, and experience generally shines through in the end,,,
While my money is on them missing the boat this season, I have to agree this is a genuine step in the right direction for a franchise that has been on the verge of folding for some time now,,,
Nonetheless- I think the Rays will press the usual powerhouses of the AL and we will likely see a ton of desperation on both sides of the fence,,,
Strangely enough- for those that are fantasy baseball buffs, this means we will see the Yanks, Rays, and Sox call up every available prospect in their fight to the finish,,,
Remember this Poon, as a Sox fan I understand pain, I realize misfortune,,,
The vision of Buckners groundball and Bob Stanleys wild pitch is etched in my memory forever ,,,,Nevermind Bucky Dents homer in '78,,,
On paper I like the Rays, but as a lifelong Sox fan, I can't in good conscious give them the nod in 2008,,,
Better luck next year!
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darko
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Posts: 5326
Location: Melbourne, AUS
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Very good read Pooner. I'm a die hard Yankees fan but man am I glad to see Rays doing well - don't see how anyone can hate bunch of young guys playing hard on nightly basis and reaping the awards...
Couple Notes from recent Rays games:
1. they swept Red Sox TWICE this season - first time that happened to Sox in a very long time.
2. on the season they also swept 2 division leaders AT THE TIME - Marlins and Cubs -
3. currently the best record in Majors and with AL dominating NL (AS Games) Rays could possibly be looking for home field advantage throughout the playoffs. I know it's early and dont want to jinx them but this is why they could be very dangerous...
Home record: 34-13
They are 18-5 at home since May 22
16-10 in 1-run games this season - best in majors
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superpoon
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Posts: 1299
Location: Bridgeport, CT
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Thanks for all the feedback you guys. If anyone has anything else to add, positive or negative, please feel free.
I'll try to write at least an article a month about a topic that isn't talked about too much but is still interesting... instead of the mindless unsuppprted opinionated babble from most bloggers and the relentless big market pandering from most professional sports writers.
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Derek Jeter 02
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
Posts: 746
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice article superpoon. I'm looking forward to the next one. 
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Q-Burt
Joined: 16 Jan 2008
Posts: 88
Location: South Carolina
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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| This was not just the same old bull. I think this was an interesting article.
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darko
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Posts: 5326
Location: Melbourne, AUS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Q-Burt wrote: |
| This was not just the same old bull. I think this was an interesting article. |
hehe I like your honesty 
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Commish
Assistant Admin
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 1981
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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what a fantastic read poon! It was seriously enjoyable as an editorial on espn.com. I wonder if we can submit this in some sort of virtual online story/blog writing contest lol
another reason why I think yankee fans might 'hate' Rays fans is for 2 things....
1) that big fight they got into earlier in the year when Johnny 'WWE' Gomes came from out of nowhere to give the peoples elbow lol
2) the fact that the Rays, despite being terrible over the years, seem to have the Yanks number lol
again, very enjoyable to read!
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