One year ago on Rays Index we were the first website to report on Raymond's makeover and after closer examination of the "before" and "after" photos, we were suddenly worried that his name would appear in the yet-to-be unveiled "San Diego Chicken Report" on the use of "Mascot Performance Enhancing Drugs."

Raymond's Make-Over Draws Comparisons To Barry Bonds And Roger Clemens [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index we learned that BJ Upton doesn't dance.

BJ Upton Doesn't Dance [Rays Index]

Two years ago on Rays Index, we learned that the Rays had finalized a contract with Akinori Iwamura.

Rays Finalize Deal With Iwamura [Rays Index]

Two years ago on Rays Index we came to the conclusion that there was little chance of Toby Hall returning to the Rays after he declined the Rays minor league contract offer and responded by saying "That was funny...I guess it would be a minor-league contract because they're a minor-league team." We wonder if The Mouth still thought the Rays were a minor league team while he was watching the Rays celebrate their ALDS win on his home field, a series in which Hall couldn't even get off the bench, or later when he was at home watching the Rays in the World Series.

Toby Hall, Minor League Talent, Major League Mouth [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index, we learned that the Rays had signed Cliff Floyd to be the team's DH and calming and influential father figure. Dr. Huxtable's career with the Rays would end after 80 games, 11 home runs, 39 RBI and 43 kazillion billion trips to the DL.

Rays And Cliff Floyd Agree On One-Year Deal [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index, we learned that no current Rays were found in the just released Mitchell Report. We speculated on how the team welcomed the news.

The Mitchell Report Is Out...No Rays On The List [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index we speculated on what an alternate jersey and cap might look like for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2009. We have since learned that the alternate jersey would not feature "Tampa Bay" as originally reported.

Possible Glimpse At Tampa Bay Rays Alternate Uniform To Debut In 2009 [Rays Index]

Two years ago on Rays Index we learned that the Cubs selected former top pick Josh Hamilton in the Rule 5 draft. He was later traded to the Reds.

Josh Hamilton Selected By Cubs in Rule 5 Draft [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index we speculated that Elijah Dukes latest transgression was premeditated to force a trade from the Rays...He would be traded later in the day to the Washington Nationals for Glenn Gibson. It has always been our stance that if Gibson never pitches for the Rays, it was still a good deal.

Reaction in the Nationals' blogosphere was not positive with some worried about what Dukes would do and other worried the Nats gave up too much.

Elijah Dukes Really Doesn't Want To Play For The Tampa Bay Rays [Rays Index]
Elijah Dukes Has Been Traded To The Nationals [Rays Index]
What They Are Saying In The Blogosphere About The Elijah Dukes Trade [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index we saw the Rays make a big splash early in the Hot Stove season when they sent Delmon Young, Brendan Harris and Jason Pridie to the Twins for Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett and Eddie Morlan. A day later they would sign Troy Percival to a two-year deal.

Rays Trade Delmon Young And Two Others To The Twins For Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett And A Minor Leaguer [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index, we learned that the Rays were planning a new alternate jersey to be unveiled in 2009. The jersey would feature "Tampa Bay" across the front, something not seen in either the home or road uniforms in 2008...We have since learned that if the Rays do introduce an alternate jersey for 2009, the team has altered its plans and the jersey will not have "Tampa Bay" across the front.

Rays To Feature Alternate Jersey In 2009 With "Tampa Bay" Across The Front [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index, the Rays unveiled plans for a new ballpark and we wondered how it would fit at the proposed waterfront site.

The Tampa Bay Rays Distract Fans With Plans For New Stadium [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index, we brought to you the official unveiling of the Rays' new uniforms.

For Better Or Worse, The New Uniforms Are Now Official [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index, we were a little overwhelmed about news of a two-day celebration to announce the Rays name change and new uniforms.

One year ago on Rays Index some thought Joe Maddon was among the "Crappiest Baseball Managers."

Joe Maddon Is Too Good For Rays [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index, we learned that the Rays decided to let go the winningest manager in team history.

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One year ago on Rays Index, we saw that the Rays were still 2 games "behind" the Kansas City Royals, with only 5 games to play, in the race for the rights to draft David Price.

The Anti-Pennant Race [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index we gauged the reaction to the Rays' new uniforms and provided our own thoughts on the changes.

You Would Think That The Devil Rays Clubbed A Baby Seal [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index we were the first website to publish sketches of the Rays' new uniforms.

The New Tampa Bay Rays Uniforms [Rays Index]

One year ago on Rays Index we saw exactly how close the Rays came to blowing a chance at drafting David Price. With 17 games to play the Rays had to overcome a 1.5 game lead over the Kansas City Royals.

The David Price Sweepstakes [Rays Index]