Rays' success is legitimate, says MLB analyst
The Tampa Bay Rays' success has proven legitimate, with ESPN's David Schoenfield labeling it real.
Rays' success is legitimate, says MLB analyst originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Tampa Bay Rays may be legit and a team to be reckoned with in the American League.
At 30-15, the Rays hold a three-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East and are second to the Atlanta Braves (32-15) for the best record in Major League Baseball. The Rays' success has come despite a handful of their regulars being on the injured list. Infielder Gavin Lux (left shoulder inflammation) has no timetable for return, while right-hander Ryan Pepiot (right hip inflammation) won't be available until next season.
The Tampa Bay Rays' success is labeled legitimate by ESPN analysts According to ESPN's David Schoenfield , the Rays' success this season is legitimate, and they could wind up with close to 90 wins. "This is a tricky one," wrote Schoenfield. "Due to the mediocrity of the rest of the American League, if the Rays play just .
500 the rest of the way, they'll win 88 games, and that almost assuredly will get them into the playoffs. But we're also looking at an offense that has no home runs from three of its regulars -- Simpson, Taylor Walls and Ben Williamson -- and one home run from its catchers. But are the Rays serious playoff contenders?