The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of The Diamond

The Politics of the Diamond

The Tampa Bay Rays were not supposed to compete this year, after dumping most of their payroll last year. They really weren't supposed to compete after it was announced that Evan Longoria was injured. They really, really weren't once Manny Ramirez retired. However, here we are, almost a month into the season, and the Rays are in second place in the AL East.  And Evan Longoria might be coming back soon. [mlb.com]

Tim "The Freak" Lincecum took a no-hitter into the 7th ...