Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
October 29, 2008
Destiny's Rays

Are the Rays a team of destiny?

"I'm not a big believer in destiny, per se," Friedman said. "But I do think with the makeup of these guys, with what they've been through and, more importantly, with their talent level, that we have every chance in the world to end this thing on a positive note."

We have reached the final pages. We are near the culmination. And instead of a ballpark in Philadelphia, we are in a ballroom in Delaware. After checking out of their downtown hotel before Game 5, the Rays had to scramble to find accommodations late Monday evening.

They landed in the historic Hotel du Pont, which has counted presidents, kings, statesmen and princes among its guests, but never a World Series contender. It's a story too bizarre to make up, too funny to be believed. Who could make up this stuff?

If it really is destiny, who could have written the story of the 2008 Rays?

"I don't know," Friedman said grinning, "maybe Dr. Seuss?"

"From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!"


Posted by David Pinto at 07:27 AM | World Series | TrackBack (0)
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Bob Marley also roamed the halls of the Hotel duPont (as a member of the housekeeping staff).

Rumor has it that Obama, in an effort to land the swing-states of PA and FLA, is going to cancel his 30-minute infomercial tonight so the game can get moved up to 8:05.

I don't see destiny playing a role tonight. But I do see an opportunity for Madden to overthink his moves. That's a risk Phillies fans don't have to worry about with Charlie.

Posted by: Joe in Philly at October 29, 2008 08:58 AM

I can't see Obama postponing his massive media buy, after managing to get clearance on multiple networks. Besides, even if he did, Fox'd probably put on their endless pregame show and keep the game at 8:37 anyway.

Posted by: jvwalt at October 29, 2008 11:19 AM
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