QUOTE (Friend of Nordhagen @ Oct 3, 2008 -> 08:39 PM)
The Rays are a good team this year and have the kind of starting pitching and some young position talent that will make them competitive beyond this year. But I also wouldn't be the least bit surprised if, next year, their bullpen is completely awful and the no-name guys who are getting it done in their lineup this year totally suck. That would make them a pretty mediocre team. Unfortunately, that's not the team we're playing right now. They're better.
I've never understood how they were that good the entire year. You win that many games though...you're doing something right I guess. But I agree. They're 3rd place next year. And guys like Imawatanable or whatever the hell his name is fall off the map....