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The Tampa Bay Devil Rays began it all in 1998 as an American League expansion team. Under the helm of Larry Rothschild, the team finished with only 63 wins in their first season. Dropping the 'Devil' out of their name in 2008, the franchise went to their first World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Come in and see what you can learn about this franchise!


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6 quizzes and 60 trivia questions.
1.
  The 2008 Tampa Bay Rays    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the Tampa Bay Rays?
Average, 10 Qns, azgator14, Apr 14 09
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azgator14
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2.
  Rays Fever    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are a few questions that only a true fan of the Tampa Bay Rays will know.
Tough, 10 Qns, bombshell83, Mar 29 18
Tough
bombshell83
Mar 29 18
310 plays
3.
  The Tampa Bay Devil Rays    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the Devil Rays from Tampa Bay? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Jan 04 08
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marchmadness
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4.
  Devil Rays    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz to test your knowledge of the infamous underdogs of the American League.
Tough, 10 Qns, BucsFan, Jan 20 09
Tough
BucsFan
820 plays
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  Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2004    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just like the name of this quiz, it's all about the Devil Rays' 2004 season. It will include almost all stats and players. Good luck to all.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Dead Man Inc, Aug 03 05
Difficult
Dead Man Inc
481 plays
6.
  Devil Rays Roster 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the 2003 Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Average, 10 Qns, DuranMaster, Nov 26 03
Average
DuranMaster
593 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Apart from the team's first-ever manager, which person made his Major League managerial debut for the Tampa Bay Rays?

From Quiz "Rays Fever"




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Tampa Bay Rays Trivia Questions
1. Which Rays pitcher won the 2008 All-Star game?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Scott Kazmir

Kazmir pitched the 14th inning and got the win for the American league.

2. In what year did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays come into the Major Leagues?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: 1998

In 1998, they went 63-99, 51 games back of the division winner.

3. What is the official name of the place where the Rays play their home games?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Tropicana Field

Only the official names of buildings can be on road signs. It is, however, commonly known as "Tropicana Field".

4. Who was the first player drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Tony Saunders

Tony Saunders was drafted from the Florida Marlins in the 1997 expansion draft. Bobby Abreu was drafted second, and immediately traded to the Phillies for Kevin Stocker.

5. What position does Rocco Baldelli play for Tampa Bay in 2003?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Center Field

Rocco's rookie season was 2003, after tearing up the minors in 2002.

6. Which Rays pitcher was on the mound when Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa broke his bat, revealing illegal cork inside?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Geremi Gonzalez

Gonzalez sawed off Sosa's bat in the 1st inning on June 3rd, 2003. Umpires discovered the illegal bat, and ejected him. MLB suspended Sosa for 8 games.

7. Who was the first manager in Devil Ray's history?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Larry Rothschild

Larry managed the team with win totals of 63, 69 and 69 before being fired.

8. Who was the starting pitcher on "Opening Day" for the franchise?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Wilson Alvarez

The first pitch in Devil Rays history was a ball, on March 31, 1998, in a 11-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Pretty fitting, hunh?

9. Who was not one of the four 2000 Rays sluggers who were referred to as "The Hit Show"?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Ben Grieve

In 2000, the Rays acquired Vinny Castilla and Greg Vaughn, along with Fred McGriff and Jose Canseco. They formed the "Hit Show".

10. The Devil Rays began playing at which field in their inaugural season?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Tropicana

The Devil Rays stadium held over 43,000 fans. Mike Kelly was the first player ever named to the Rays' 40-man roster.

11. What is the name of the Rays AAA minor league team?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Durham Bulls

Orlando Rays are AA, and both Bakersfield Blaze and Charleston Riverdogs are A.

12. Tropicana Field was built in 1990 with the purpose of attracting which MLB team?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: San Francisco Giants

The city of St. Petersburg, FL, built the dome after Giants owner Bob Lurie signed an agreement to sell the team to Vince Naimoli. Once the dome was built, Lurie backed out of the deal at the last minute. In 1992, MLB awarded new franchises to Colorado and Miami. In 1998, Tampa Bay was finally rewarded for their efforts with a Major League team.

13. The Rays signed manager Lou Piniella from what team in 2002?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Seattle

They had to trade their only 2002 all-star Randy Winn to Seattle in exchange.

14. Who was the first General Managing Partner for the Rays?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Vince Naimoli

Vince Naimoli had been trying to get the Tampa Bay Area a baseball franchise for years.

15. Who was the first player for the Rays to be selected to an all-star game?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Rolando Arrojo

Although Arrojo had mediocre stats, he was selected in 1998, the Rays innagural year. A rule states that each Major League team must be represented.

16. When the Rays entered the Major Leagues, what divison were they placed in?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: AL East

They were placed in the American League East with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Baltimore Orioles.

17. Who hit the first home run for the Rays?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Wade Boggs

He hit it off Detroit's Justin Thompson on April 1st, 1998.

18. Apart from the team's first-ever manager, which person made his Major League managerial debut for the Tampa Bay Rays?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Joe Maddon

Joe Maddon got his first job as manager with the Rays in 2006, after coaching the LA Angels for 29 years. Larry Rothschild was the team manager when they joined MLB in 1998.

19. What team did Tampa Bay beat for their first ever win?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Detroit

Tampa Bay beat Detroit 11-8 on April 1, 1998.

20. What is the name of the Rays mascot?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Raymond

A big purple Devil Ray named "Raymond" patrols the Trop!

21. Which Tampa Bay Ray played for "The Dirtbags"?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Evan Longoria

It's the nickname of the Long Beach State baseball team, which Evan Longoria played for from 2004-2006.

22. Who led the Devil Rays in home runs in 2002?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Aubrey Huff

Aubrey had 23 home runs and 59 RBI's in 2002, with a .313 average.

23. On August 7st, 1999, Wade Boggs became the first player to reach 3,000 hits with a home run. Who threw the pitch?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Chris Haney of the Cleveland Indians

The grounds crew dug up home plate and gave it to him!

24. In the 2002 offseason, the Rays traded which player for manager Lou Piniella?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Randy Winn

The Rays traded Randy Winn to the Seattle Mariners for the right to negotiate with manager Lou Piniella.

25. What team did Tampa Bay acquire Ben Grieve from in 2001?

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Oakland

He batted .264 in 2001, and .251 in 2002 for Tampa Bay. He had 27 and 28 home run seasons with Oakland.

26. On April 18th, 2001, coach Larry Rothschild was fired and was replaced by Hal McRae. What was Larry's overall record with the Rays?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: 205-294

He had a .410 winning percentage and was one game shy of his 500th game as head coach.

27. Which Tampa Bay Rays player coached in the minor leagues before returning to play in the Major League?

From Quiz Rays Fever

Answer: Gabe Kapler

In 2007, Gabe Kapler served the Boston Red Sox as manager of their Single-A affiliate, the Greenville Drive for one season.

28. The _____ Bulls were the Devil Rays triple A team in 2003.

From Quiz The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Answer: Durham

Durham was the Rays triple A team. They have a double A team in Orlando. They also have single A teams in Bakersfield, Charleston and Hudson Valley.

29. Who threw the first Complete Game Shutout for the Rays?

From Quiz Devil Rays

Answer: Rolando Arrojo

Against Minnesota on April 30th, 1998 at the Metrodome.

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