Since joining Major League Baseball in 1998, the Tampa Bay Rays, formerly known as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, have finished in last place in every season but one. 2004 marked the only season in which Tampa Bay did not finish in 5th place in the AL East as they finished 4th with a franchise-best 70 wins. While Jose Canseco, Wade Boggs and other well-known players have suited up for the Rays, the young, growing stars of the 2008 teams are expected to be the future of the Tampa Bay Rays. BJ Upton, Scott Kazmir and Evan Longoria are the names of the Rays today as they look to challenge the bigmoney teams of the AL East.
Tampa Bay Rays Historical Records
Year
League & Division
Wins
Losses
Place
2008
AL East
97
65
1st
2007
AL East
66
96
5th
2006
AL East
61
101
5th
2005
AL East
67
95
5th
2004
AL East
70
91
4th
2003
AL East
63
99
5th
2002
AL East
55
106
5th
2001
AL East
62
100
5th
2000
AL East
69
92
5th
1999
AL East
69
93
5th
1998
AL East
63
99
5th
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