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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:00 am Post subject: Rays' success nothing but luck |
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<p> LetsPlay2 <a href="http://www.topix.com/forum/mlb/T05HSIFQ1BOHP9M6M/post2">said</a> in the <a href="http://www.topix.com/forum/source/newsday">Newsday Forum</a>: <blockquote>To suggest that the Rays' success was based on an incredibly astute master plan complete with flawless draft selections and fiscal brilliance is a little far-fetched. What's happening with the Rays is a run of incredibly good ol' good luck, the kind of once-upon-a-time good luck that must accompany any sudden, totally unexpected rise to the top such as this team has experienced thus far. All teams draft with their fingers crossed but, of course, it rarely works out as it has in Tampa. Just ask the Mets. But Matthews makes a good point by claiming the largely indifferent fan base makes the whole process of learning to win a lot easier.</blockquote> </p>
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