![[2008 TAMPA BAY RAYS] The Mathematical Definition Of "The Rays Are Getting Warmer"](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2361566833_49b459de62_o.jpg)
Using six different projection systems, one website projects the Rays to finish 82-80. In 2006 and 2007 we called this “The Mathematical Definition of ‘No Chance In Hell’”. In 2008? It is now more like the “The Mathematical Definition of “Getting Warmer”. The good folks over at Replacement Level Yankees [...]
![[RI CONFIDENCE GRAPH] The Rays Index Confidence Graph: 1 Week Until Opening Day](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2364412710_54d5070636_o.jpg)
The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The “confidence” in the team is [...]
![[JOEY GATHRIGHT] Joey Gathright No Longer Hurdling Just Cars](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-7848699482209607202.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Remember that story about former Devil Rays’ prospect Joey Gathright being drafted by the Rays after a scout witnessed him jumping over a car in the high school parking lot? Well, Gathright was never able to utilize that potential with the Rays and was eventually traded to the Royals for [...]
![[THE ARCHIVES] One Year Ago On Rays Index](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-2817829753305307139.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
One year ago on Rays Index we learned that Matt Silverman was exploring the possibility of giving Vince Naimoli a more prominent and public role with the organization. We can only assume that since we have not heard Naimoli’s name since, that Silverman came to his senses. The Impending Return [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] Rays React To Demotion Of Evan Longoria](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-8156014753587426014.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
Tampa Bay Rays (5 days until Opening Day) Yesterday: Tampa Bay Rays 10, Jays 0. The Good: Rays pitchers combined on a shutout without walking a batter and striking out 8. Jason Hammel was limited to 4 innings in the game so that the relievers could catch up on their [...]
