![[THE ARCHIVES] One Year Ago On Rays Index](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-723279495646267767.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
One year ago on Rays Index, the Rays unveiled plans for a new ballpark and we wondered how it would fit at the proposed waterfront site. The Tampa Bay Rays Distract Fans With Plans For New Stadium [Rays Index]
![[PAPA JOE] Joe Maddon Wins AL Manager Of The Year Award](http://res1.blogblog.com/tracker/25315247-256442338168701816.gif?l=raysindex.blogspot.com)
It’s official. Joe Maddon was named the AL Manager of the Year and everybody knows except possibly Papa Joe himself. Maddon is currently traveling through Europe on his honeymoon with his new bride. Maddon received 27 of 28 first-place votes. The other top vote went to Ron Gardenhire. In the [...]
![[HOT STOVE] Measuring The Rays Offseason Needs Statistically](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/3022096145_3f3b312e9e_o.jpg)
There has been a lot of talk about what the Rays need to add to the mix this offseason, with most pointing to right field. That got us to wondering how Rays right fielders performed this past season and what they need to produce in 2009. In 2008 Joe Maddon [...]
![[THE HANGOVER] Michel Hernandez Dropped From 40-Man Roster, Granted Free Agency](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3021841699_11ee15abf4_o.jpg)
Just a couple of notes and links for now. Will be back in a little while with more… DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA… The AL Manager of the Year award will be announced today. Michel Hernandez has been granted free agency and removed from the 40-man roster. Stacy Long has his list [...]
