This has been quite a roller coaster of an offseason. At the end of last season I was angry. Last place again? Can’t even beat the Orioles? Man, it’s hard out here for a Rays fan.
Then management starts making some great additions. Pitching and a short stop, everything I’d been crabby about all last season. They even made some great subtractions.
Spring Training rolls around and the Rays have a new look and a new outlook. We are one team? Not sure I get that but whatever. Evan Longoria looks to be as good as advertised. David Price is the real deal. I’m geeked. The new slogan should be “Dude, this could totally happen!”
But then something weird starts to happen. Everyone and their brothers are talking about how good the Rays are going to be this year. Apprehension starts to set in. Even ESPN analysts are mentioning them.
Soon the apprehension turns to dread. Kazmir’s hurt. Price’s hurt. Longoria’s sent down. Here we go again, but wait…
It’s a new season, and I’m a glass half full kind of gal. This is actually a good thing. They don’t want to be hot in April. They want to gain momentum, hang in there. Then later in the summer bring up the big boys and get hot when it matters. They can aid in the demise of one of the superpowers in their division, and sneak in to take the wild card! Dude, this could totally happen!
Man do I have a long way to fall this year.
