Welcome to Tampa Jay's Web site
"I believe in the Church of Baseball. I've tried all the major religions, and most of the minor ones. I've worshipped
Buddha, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, trees, mushrooms, and Isadora Duncan. I know things. For instance, there
are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I heard that, I gave Jesus a chance.
But it just didn't work out between us. The Lord laid too much guilt on me. I prefer metaphysics to theology. You see,
there's no guilt in baseball, and it's never boring... which makes it like sex...I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only
church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." -Annie Savoy, Bull Durham.
Well done! Well done! Well done! What a great All-Star Game win for Joe Maddon, the Rays Coaching staff, Carl Crawford, Evan Longoria, Jason Bartlett, Carlos Pena, Ben Zobrist, Edwin Jackson and the rest of the American League All-Stars.
Congratulations to Carl Crawford on being the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. I am so proud of you!
You are simply the best!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE RAYS
THE 2008
AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST CHAMPIONS!
Thanks for an unbelievable season!
GO RAYS!
Greetings friends and fellow baseball enthusiast! I love that quote from Bull Durham! This Web site is a small glimpse into my exciting fun-filled world of baseball. I'm an avid fan of the Tampa Bay Rays. Yes, the
The 2008 season was a pretty awesome time for me as well. In February 2008, I was inducted into the Rays’ Pepsi Wall of Fame. Seriously! It's really quite the honor. Little did I know there’s fame that accompanies this honor. In fact, at spring training last year, some kid actually came up and asked me for my autograph while I was waiting in line at the lemonade stand. What a strange experience. This kid must’ve been about seven or eight. He asked me to sign a new MLB ball. I admit I really didn’t want to ruin a perfect ball. I asked him if he had a program or something else. He looked at his father and his father assured me that they really did want the ball signed. I reluctantly signed the ball to please the kid. Surprisingly, I made their day. Meanwhile I was left there feeling like I committed a mortal sin. There you go, my three seconds of fame in a nutshell. I'm proud to say I’m a Rays’ season ticket holder. I had perfect home game attendance for the 2007 season. It’s quite an accomplishment considering how much time I spend on the road getting to and from the Trop. I don’t live anywhere near the Trop or I love the whole team. The guys on the team are the best. Though I have to admit, I tend to gravitate to a few specific players. You might be surprise to hear that some are not Rays' players. However, I am a baseball enthusiast and to me that encompasses ALL of baseball including other team's players. Anyway, I have two favorite players set in stone. In the number one spot is the amazing Rocco Baldelli and in the two spot is the incredible Curtis Thigpen. This explains why they are among the few to have a dedicated page. They are both hard working and determined individuals. They impress me with their work ethic. I believe wholeheartedly that they are each destined for greatness. It's going to be a blast watching their accomplishments. As I mentioned, I do have other favorite players. Some of them are Carl Crawford (an MVP on the field and in my heart), Carlos Pena (he always smells good), Jonny Gomes (he is my hero), Gary Glover, Jason Hammel, J.P. "Dude" Howell, Shawn Riggans, Grant Balfour, Brian Stokes (the nicest guy in baseball), Ryan Garko (Jungle Legend), Grady Sizemore, Alex Rodriguez, Raul Ibanez, Miguel Cabrera, Miguel Batista, George Sherrill, Eric Byrnes and Kevin Millar. See you at the ballpark, Jay
The Trop is basically my home away from home. Yeah, I know that sounds corny. You have to understand, it’s where all my friends gather and it’s where I have the greatest moments ever. I'm all about having great "moments."
I invite you to take a look around my site and enjoy. I'm a pretty busy person during baseball season so please be patient if the updates are not made in a timely manner. Come on, baseball is my other full time job!
I’ve come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good Bullpen-Bob Lemon
Contact me at jromero@tampajay.com if you have any comments, suggestions or just want to say hey!