Continuing their fantasy season the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the White Sox 6-2 tonight, riding the 2-home run performance of B.J. Upton.
Clinching the best of 5 series, the Rays are headed to the American League Championship Series, where they will play either the Angels or Red Sox, who play later tonight. If the Red Sox prevail (they lead series 2-1), then the Rays will enjoy home field advantage in the best of 7 series to decide the American league Champs, the winner advancing to the Wold Series.
9=4 now, and my money is on the Rays, as everyone is healthy and Manager Joe Maddon has them believing in themselves. A team of destiny? I'm a Believer!


After losing 96 games last year and finishing last in their division, the Tampa Bay Rays have completed a most unlikely turn-around by winning the American League East title.
Although they lost to last place Detroit for the 2nd day in a row, the Rays were able to claim the crown when their arch-rival New York Yankees beat the Bo-Sox, who they may face in the 2nd round of the playoffs should they both get that far.
"(It) would have been nice to have won it on the field," Rays outfielder Cliff Floyd told reporters. "But any way you get in, you get in. You don't back in with 96 wins. We're here. Nobody wants to play us in the playoffs."
Manager Joe Maddon, who will likely win Manager of the Year, and a few of the players remained in the clubhouse at Comerica Park to watch the Red Sox game. "It's one of those things where it's something you've fantasized about your whole life," Maddon said. "You can't believe it. You have to kind of wait and sit back. It just feels fantastic right now, wonderful."
So now that we have a penant to hang at the "Trop", let's hope they can stay on this run and bring a World Series title to a much deserving town!
Go Rays!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to new member, Rob Breese. Rob and his partners, Pete Cr
aft and Troy Hensley have over a half-century of real estate experience and unparalleled knowledge of Central Florida. ERA Breese Craft and Hensley is a respected leader in the real estate community, with three offices spanning all of Central Florida. Rob's partners and 80+ agents offer you expertise in residential, commercial, new homes and relocation properties. They have forged strong relationships with the residents and business owners thereby making their ERA office one of the most successful in the area.
When you work with an ERA Breese, Craft & Hensley, you have the benefits of an entire team on your side. Their dedicated real estate professionals work together in finding your perfect home or selling your treasured house. Together they make a powerful sales force with the highest production per agent than any other office in the area.
Rob's team remains committed to the ideal of service not only to their clients but to also the communities in which they reside and work, and their entire team of real estate professionals contribute their time and effort endlessly to many charities and organizations throughout Florida.
I'm sure that Rob will prove to be a valued member of the Active Rain Community. Won't you please take a minute and join me in welcoming Rob to the Rain!
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to take this opportunity to introduce you to Joyce Brehe-Behr, who recently joined the AR Community. Joyce is a licensed Mortgage Broker, Insurance and Certified Long Term Care Agent, and is a Registered Rep with the NASD, holding Series 3, 6, and 63 licenses.
Her diverse background in financial services should serve her well in her new career as a Certified Loss Mitigation Specialist at Save Our Home from Foreclosure, LLC. We look forward to her participation and contributions here at Active Rain.
Please join me in welcoming Joyce to our Community!
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d like to take this opportunity to welcome Rachel Nannen Sapp to the Active Rain Communtiy. Rachel is a loan officer with Meridian Financial, Inc., and a Loss Mitigation Specialist with Save Our Home From Foreclosure, LLC.
Rachel's husband, Tommy Sapp is a highly succesful Realtor with Mar-Comm Realty, LLC in St. Petersburg, FL., and they should make a formidable team. We are excited to have Rachel as a vital member of our firm and look forward to her participation here at Active Rain too. Please join me in sending Rachel a warm WELCOME!
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