We are not sure why Marc Topkin is serving as a recruiter for the Tampa Bay Rays and posting job ads in his blog. We thought that was what the classifieds were for.

The Rays are holding open casting calls this week for members of the Ray Team...The Rays are seeking energetic, outgoing individuals who not only possess a winning personality, but also enjoy performing their various talents (i.e. dancing, cheering, tumbling, singing and public speaking) in front of a large crowd.

If you are interested, the auditions are Thursday and Friday night, 6-9 p.m., at the Trop.

We understand it is a slow time of the year for baseball teams, but this really is not helping our perception that the St. Pete Times is just a PR firm for the Rays.

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