We all know that the baseball season is extremely long, but now is the time for the Tampa Bay Rays to make their move. They are currently in fourth place in the American League East and are very close to over taking Toronto for third place. Toronto has lost three in a row and the Rays have won four in a row to make up some ground recently. The Rays need to continue their win streak to not only pass the Jays but to compete against the Red Sox and the Yankees during the dog days of summer. Only a maximum of two teams from the AL East Last can make the playoffs each year, and the Rays need to ensure their spot again this year. The Yankees were the team left out of the dance at the end of the season, but are determined to turn their fortunes around this year. It is important that the Rays take advantage of every opportunity and stay focused against each opponent. Many experts say that the only games that matter are played in October. I agree that the post season is important, but the Rays will not be playing in October again this year unless they start winning consistently this summer.
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