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[Teejay32]

Can't remember when I last saw a TB game. Years, maybe. I just know not to count on the wins.

 

[sodaseller]

The Trop is indeed a poor venue (you refer to te ground rules for catwalks), but we are stuck with it for the foreseeable feature. New ownership has made it a much better experience, though I still look forward to its demise. Plus, it has three things going for it - the best name of any "corporate sponsor" venue, the "beach", a fun party area for the younger set that I wish were around in my single days, and a new cownose Ray touch tank - http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060721&content_id=1568074&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb

The story behind the field and why it is downtown St. Pete and an ugly circa 1980s concrete behemoth is particularly aggravating, but it's all we got.

 

[DWDreams]

The Trop is indeed a poor venue (you refer to te ground rules for catwalks), but we are stuck with it for the foreseeable feature. New ownership has made it a much better experience, though I still look forward to its demise. Plus, it has three things going for it - the best name of any "corporate sponsor" venue, the "beach", a fun party area for the younger set that I wish were around in my single days, and a new cownose Ray touch tank - http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060721&content_id=1568074&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb

The story behind the field and why it is downtown St. Pete and an ugly circa 1980s concrete behemoth is particularly aggravating, but it's all we got.

I love the heckler you have there, although I haven't noticed him this year. Is he still around? That guy is like a professional heckler, the best I've ever heard! It's hysterical when you can hear it loud and clear on tv!

 

[sodaseller]

I love the heckler you have there, although I haven't noticed him this year. Is he still around? That guy is like a professional heckler, the best I've ever heard! It's hysterical when you can hear it loud and clear on tv!

He's there. My seats are rarely good enough to hear him, but he gets notice.

A local piece on him is at link

SportsCenter shows clips of his commentary on its highlights. Followers post testimonials on the Rays' Internet fan forum. Opposing players want to know what his problem is.

He's Robert Szasz, and he's not the typical boorish fan. Though loud enough to be heard on local television broadcasts, the 37-year-old from Clearwater refrains from profanity, makes sure his remarks aren't personal and respects those seated near him.

"I thought it'd be a long, hard season because I thought there would be fans who would get a bit hostile," said Chris Harris, an usher in the section where Szasz sits. "But you adapt to it."

Some fans even encourage Szasz (pronounced, "Sass"), seeking autographs, asking to be photographed with him and imitating him (poorly). Raymond, the team's mascot, recently fetched soft drinks to keep Szasz's voice in working order.

In other news, the front office war stays hot, as reported today

The SP Times is reporting, link unvailable, that the Rays claimed Adam Stern on waivers to screw up a trade with Baltimore in retaliation for the Lugo tampering

 

[Figment22]

Eyeball tests for steriod usage are valid under my methodology (credit: Ian Beckles). Plus, they're usually correct. Speaking of same, Friday night ran into the greatest HR hitter of the last 15 years - Tampa's own Fred McGriff. 493 while still looking like a baseball player. Shared an elevator at the Trop. If MLB were clean, he'd be recognized as such and be first ballot. He only pales by comparison to the illegally aided.

The Crime Dog's a HOFer in my book too. And, from things I've heard, a great guy too. There have been so many great MLB players to come out of Tampa. Something must be in the water down there.

Cool story about being in the same elevator with McGriff!

 

[sodaseller]

The Crime Dog's a HOFer in my book too. And, from things I've heard, a great guy too. There have been so many great MLB players to come out of Tampa. Something must be in the water down there.

Cool story about being in the same elevator with McGriff!

If I could get the pic of my camera phone, and ever learned to post it, I would . Glad to another Fred fan. Fred's a product of Jefferson High School. Very, very nice guy

 

[Figment22]

As a Yankees' fan, I know all about Jefferson HS. Some guy named Tino Martinez

Seriously though: McGriff, Martinez, Luis Gonzalez, Dwight Gooden, Gary Sheffield. That's some collection.

 

[sodaseller]

As a Yankees' fan, I know all about Jefferson HS. Some guy named Tino Martinez

Seriously though: McGriff, Martinez, Luis Gonzalez, Dwight Gooden, Gary Sheffield. That's some collection.

Tino is another good one. Our kids went to the same schools for years. Never really got to know him, but he's appears to be a dedicated father. Plus, we come from the same neighborhood