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@VicVotesBlue @TayVictoria8 They close the top so fans fill up the lower area. From a TV prospective it looks like more people are at the game. The camera angles will show more filled area of fans then empty seats.

@TayVictoria8 I love the Trop but it's so stupid that they close off the upper deck, especially behind home plate where some of the best seats are located.

If you only know Tropicana Field as a joke, you never really knew it at all. The roof, the catwalks, and the quirks are all easy jabs. But after this past year, I think a lot more people finally understood what Rays fans have known for a long time: it may not have been glamorous, but it took care of this team. And it took care of us, too. Seeing the roof torn apart revealed so much more than a baseball field underneath. It showed what had been taken away, the part that made it feel safe, familiar, and ours. Maybe that’s why so many of us loved it exactly as it was. It’s not perfect, but it’s ours. And while I’m excited for the future, after having to live without it, I think a lot of us are going back with a deeper appreciation for what she means to us. Thank you to everyone who brought her back, and then some. See you tomorrow, sweet dome. #RaysUp

@SeedyRoyal @mjs_m1 @warsurv The hand held and mobile air defense system Russia shipped in. The latest upgrades. Jams our radar. Hyper speeds.

@mjs_m1 @warsurv So if their air defences are totally destroyed as Trump claimed,what brought down the F15?

💥 BREAKING Nuclear tensions spike as Iran launches advanced missiles amid escalating conflict with the US and Israel.

@mjs_m1 @warsurv Because Russia and North Korea delivered upgraded weapons to Iran.

@warsurv You've waited until now to launch your deadliest weapons after your leadership is gone, military command is gone, and all your air force aircraft, navy, and elite royal guard have been destroyed? Fucking brilliant strategy!

@SambranoUlises Maybe JR gets more fastballs instead of all breaking.

Break up double plays with Simpson? Sure, I guess. But, I’ll die on this hill. They’re not using the most optimal lineup and their stubbornness is starting to feel pedantic.

@AndrewWilk72 @TBTimes_Rays I have a theory. Diaz doesn't hit well or doesn't like to bat with speed on 1st. Im trying to find his numbers with Simpson/cabby on 1st vs not. As with protection we failed to sign anyone.

@Darrell73701063 @TBTimes_Rays I think he has awesome, unique hitting abilities that would be best for leading off or batting 9th. Junior is struggling because he isn’t seeing pitches and will continue not to with the players batting behind him

#Rays lineup vs. #MnTwins, RH Woods Richardson, with Simpson hitting 3rd:

@AndrewWilk72 @TBTimes_Rays His hitting abilities get over shadowed by his speed. Now with Simpson on base, Jr gets more FB. Jr singles pick up RBIs. Could be what breaks him out of his power slumps

@TBTimes_Rays A guy with 3 over the fence home-runs in his lifetime of playing baseball batting in the 3 hole 🤨 it’s getting to the point that Cash just does stuff to put his name out there in case it goes well

@TBRaysCentral He has to be close to ave so we get a better return when we trafe him at the deadline.

All Mullins has to do is be remotely close to a league average bat and he’s worth that contract, he is a legit defender in CF

@johnny10shields Yandy clogs the DH hole. Everyone was call for the Rays to give JR a long term contract. Do we really want to pay that much for a dh only player?

Junior is quickly playing himself into DH only role His defense to start the year has been BEYOND atrocious 7 errors already this season for junior The Rays have 7 errors in their last 14.1 innings on defense Far from the “Rays way” #raysup

@TBTimes_Rays Can anyone look up Yandys stats with Simpson or Cabby on 1st vs not. Maybe there's a reason to not put Simpson just ahead of Yandy?

Don’t like #Rays ’ current batting order? Want to see Caminero get some protection? Or Simpson at the top? Nothing’s changing yet, but Rays consider a lot of options, so it may. tampabay.com/sports/rays/20…

@MlbSieradzki @TBTimes_Rays Disagree. no one on. You're getting low breaking balls. Im not going to flat out walk you but I'm pitching around you. There may be balls in the zone but no where around your strength.

@TBTimes_Rays PROTECTION. IS. A. MYTH. No one is going to pitch to Caminero differently because he is the best hitter in the lineup. Period.

@ECloskyWTSP Walls is my Favorite Ray. His Defense (footwork range and glove) is elite. Maybe people who haven't played the game can't appreciate how special he is.

Some fans give Taylor Walls a ton of crap for his hitting, but completely ignore the consistency he brings to the shortstop position. Saving runs can be just as important as creating runs throughout a 162-game season. Really unlucky inning for Joe Boyle. Dinked and doinked + costly error.

@Simon_Ingari HR. Everyone welcome our new hire Jerry.

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@joe48880 @TBTimes_Rays *Tanking. Not talking

@joe48880 @TBTimes_Rays It's lefty righty match ups. If Mullins keeps talking he will get some chances vs RHP. I gotta think he would be better then Mullins 1 for 23

#Rays lineup vs. #MnTwins, RH Ober:

@ECloskyWTSP Williams and Williamson both rookies with limited time together. I think the play wasn't perfect but it's not anything to get worked up over.

Any of my fellow baseball nerds want to chime in on this play? Very rare to have a rundown like this. A bases loaded situation that, essentially, turns into a 1st & 3rd rundown. I think Rays, positionally, played this very well in the heat of the moment. What do you think?

@lowleelana @RaysTheRoofTB And Mullins???

@RaysTheRoofTB can get a prospect for lux at the deadline

Maybe the Rays never needed Gavin Lux Maybe it was always Ben Williamson

@_Carrotay @TBTimes_Rays I'd say #1 also. The kid can hit. but I can understand #9. Why 8 or 6 is crazy

@TBTimes_Rays Chandler should be hitting #1 or #2 every day.

#Rays lineup vs. #Brewers:

@AndrewWilk72 @TBTimes_Rays I think he signed vets as a rental. They will be traded at the deadline. Sign at a discount. Only pay half of the contract. Trade for young unknown players.

@TBTimes_Rays Neander has to stop going after these older players with the hopes of bounce back seasons. I understand it’s a way to get some sort of “known” name on the team for a lower price but it’s also been a very bad experience so far

Turant was tagged out at 2B by #Rays CF Cedric Mullins who was helping out on rundown play. Call is overturned. McClanahan goes back to mound ... and then Cash goes to get him.

@JeremyMcGr67709 @TBTimes_Rays Righty/lefty match ups

@TBTimes_Rays Why is Deluca not in the lineup?

@mavt22_boom @TBTimes_Rays Good trade for both. O's needed a experience starter and had young talent to give.

@TBTimes_Rays I’ll still never understand this trade. Baz is going to have a great year for Baltimore. Just more penny pinching by the new owners.

Big payday coming for former #Rays RHP Shane Baz: