The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2009 Rays" was 10 with 39.7%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 57.5%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• The Rays signed Pat Burrell to a 2-year, $16 million deal.
• The Rays payroll is now north of $60 million. Andrew Friedman says the team will be limited in adding any more players to the roster (ie. Rocco Baldelli)
  

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The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2009 Rays" was 9 with 30.1%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 41.5%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• The Rays traded Edwin Jackson to the Tigers for Matt Joyce.
  
• The Rays lost Eddie Morlan in the Rule 5 draft, but picked up Derek Rodriguez, a side-arming right hander.
  
• The Rays left the Winter Meetings without offering a contract to any free agents.
  
• Tigers fans did not seem particularly pleased about trading Matt Joyce for Edwin Jackson.
  
• Matt Garza and Jason Bartlett got married...not to each other.
  
• Jonny Gomes' career with the Rays appears to be over after the Rays chose not to offer arbitration.
  
• Gerry Hunsicker has agreed to an extension with the Rays.
  

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Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2009 Rays" was 9 with 41.3%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 41.9%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• Gerry Hunsicker appears to be staying put after rumors that he would take a GM position with another club.
  
• The Rays have four players in MLB.com's list of the Top 50 Prospects.
  
• There was some idle speculation that the Rays might once again have their eyes set on acquiring Brian Giles.
  
• The Rays are not likely to trade Jason Bartlett.
  
• Jason Giambi expects to sign with the A's.
  
• Chad Orvella was dropped from the 40-man roster after missing all of 2008. The move leaves the Rays with 38 players on the roster.
  
• The Rays may be one of the leading candidates to land free agent Milton Bradley after Andrew Friedman and Joe Maddon had lunch with Bradley.
  

Online Surveys & Market Research

Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2009 Rays" was 9 with 40.6%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 43.1%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• The Rays added three pitchers to the 40-man roster.
  
• Rocco Baldelli met with Red Sox officials.
  
• The projected 2009 payroll is closing in on $60 million.
• It seems like Eddie Morlan is as good as gone.
  
• Edwin Jackson might be too expensive to keep as a reliever.
  
• Ken Griffey Jr. could be a cheap power option at DH for the Rays.
  
• Grant Balfour hinted that he will play in the WBC if the Rays don't pony up the right contract.
  
• Two more teams in the Rays' family lose the "Devil".
  
• Troy Percival will have surgery on his back and will be out until Spring Training.
  

Online Surveys & Market Research

Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2009 Rays" was 10 with 33.3%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 54.9%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• 10 of the top 11 players in our latest Trade Value Index are under the Rays control for at least the next 4 seasons.
• Joe Maddon was named AL Manager of the Year, missing a unanimous selection by a single vote.
  
• BJ Upton had successful surgery to repair the labrum in his shoulder.
  
• The Rays are tied for the 8th favorite with 16/1 odds to win the World Series in 2009.
  
• Wade Townsend will miss all of 2009.
• Once again, questions are being raised as to whether the Tampa-St. Pete area can support a baseball team.
  

Online Surveys & Market Research

Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2009 Rays" was 9 with 32.2%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 50.6%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• Carlos Pena took home the first gold glove in franchise history.
  
• 19 Rays prospects were granted free agency.
  
• Evan Longoria won the AL Rookie of the Year award.
  
• We learned that Matt Garza may have suffered the most from the long season.
  

Online Surveys & Market Research

Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2008 Rays" was 10 with 55.4%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 32.8%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• Rocco Baldelli and Eric Hinske have both filed for free agency.
  
• The Rays declined the 2009 options on both Cliff Floyd and Trever Miller.
  
• Andrew Friedman was named Executive of the Year for 2008.
  

Online Surveys & Market Research

Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2008 Rays" was 10 with 81.8%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 73.8%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• The Rays won the ALCS 4 games to 3.
  

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Online Surveys & Market Research

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• The Rays are leading the ALCS 2 games to 1 after beating Jon Lester in Fenway Park.
• Is Scott Kazmir hiding an arm problem?
• Troy Percival has chosen to watch the ALCS from his home in California, making us wonder if he is contemplating retirement.
• Many are still having trouble believing the Rays can win.
• The Rays only paid $452K per victory this season (not including the postseason), just a tad bit better than the $2.3 million per win spent by the Yankees.
• Rick Reilly thinks the Rays are "bad for baseball".
  

Online Surveys & Market Research

Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2008 Rays" was 10 with 71.3%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 68.1%.
  

Last week's Rays Confidence Graph results.

Below you will see two polls that ask about your confidence in the Tampa Bay Rays. We will present these same polls every Tuesday. The results will be presented in graphical form on Thursday, and will be displayed permanently in the sidebar. The goal of the Confidence Graph is to get a feeling of how Rays fans feel about the team and the franchise and track how that level of confidence changes through time.

Raysiverse events of the past week that could impact confidence levels...

• The Rays won the ALDS 3 games to 1 over the Chicago White Sox and advanced to the ALCS to face the Red Sox with home field advantage.
• BJ Upton has looked as good as he has all season...Carl Crawford is back and stealing bases...And Troy Percival could still pitch in the ALCS.
  

Online Surveys & Market Research

Online Surveys & Market Research

The Rays Confidence Graph will appear every Wednesday and is a look at how much confidence Rays fans have in the Tampa Bay Rays. The graph is designed to give us a look at how our emotional bias as Rays fans fluctuates through time. The "confidence" in the team is an inexact measure of how fans feel about the team's current strength as well as how much confidence fans have in the franchise for the next 3-4 years. Notes on this weeks agida-level can be found after the graph..

Notes on the RI Confidence Graph...

• The most common response for "Confidence in 2008 Rays" was 10 with 53.7%.
  
• The most common response for "Confidence in future of franchise" was 10 with 65.0%.