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Trop Talk is an independent blog dedicated to the Tampa Bay Rays. Our main goal is to provide analytical viewpoints from more of a baseball side and discuss issues that concern the team. We plan to share with our readers a different perspective while also giving news updates, links, and any other information relevant to the Rays.

Trop Talk is brought to you by Brett Ballard and Adrian Martinez. Both are long time Tampa residents and current students at the University of Tampa. Ballard and Martinez are also season ticket holders and have been around the game of baseball since their earliest memory.

The site will occasionally have some contributing writers from people who know the team well and can add diversity in the viewpoints and analysis presented.

We are open to all discussions Rays related, site related, and all tips are welcomed. troptalk@gmail.com

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Tampa Bay Rays Midseason Thoughts

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Mike Kent said...

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What is with the water in Chesapeake Virginia?

They have lots of Great athletes.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217653-whats-in-the-water-in-chesapeake-virginia

135 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

135 days ago

Shady Botros said...

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with the first half almost over, there have been some very pleseant surprises.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214921-the-top-5-pleasent-surprises-of-the-first-half

139 days ago

Thomas H. said...

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Hey Trop Talk,

The AL East is insane right now, its anyones division. Or is it? And how do you take it?

Hope you can check it out! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211295-the-al-east-fighting-off-the-sharks/show_full

145 days ago

Bryan Holt said...

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Trop Talk,

Please check out my new piece if you get a chance. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210439-baseball-and-the-spectacle-of-duration

147 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

I just came up with the list of the best current Major Leaguers wearing the numbers One thru Ten. I hope you can take a look and voice your opinion on my list. Thanks in advance,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205039-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-1-10

- Matthew Falkenbury

155 days ago

Jonathan Slotter said...

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Mets Rays Preview

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202225-why-the-rays-will-sweep-the-mets?just_published=1

160 days ago

Jonathan Slotter said...

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Rays Rocks Preview

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200526-series-preview-rays-at-rockies

162 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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My take on how the all-star voting should go at SS and 3B

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187241-al-all-star-voting-tampa-bay-should-represent-left-side-of-infield

181 days ago

DJ Rallo said...

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My best article to date. Check it out
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183595-triumphant-demise-the-tony-conigliaro-story

184 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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A's community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a

184 days ago

Nick Kappel said...

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Hey Brett/Adrian,

If you guys own Joe Mauer in any of your fantasy leagues, or if you're just curious if he can continue his recent power surge, check out this week's fantasy focus. I'd love to get some feedback from you, as well as your thoughts on Joe Mauer. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183257-nick-kappels-fantasy-focus-will-joe-mauer-continue-the-power

184 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Brett and Adrian,

There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

-Griffin

186 days ago

Nick Kappel said...

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Hey Adrian/Brett,

Pretty crazy what happened with Longoria yesterday. Don't think I remember that happening anytime in the recent past.

Anyway, this week's fantasy focus is now online. If you own Jimmy Rollins in any of your leagues, this may be especially helpful. Check it out. I'd really like to hear what you think. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177941-nick-kappels-fantasy-focus-whats-wrong-with-jimmy-rollins

191 days ago

Johnny Lawrence said...

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Brett & Adrian,

As a Ray followers, you might be interested to see where I rank Tampa in my weekly American League Rotation Rankings...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177824-american-league-rotation-rankings-week-6

Thanks for any insight you may provide. -Johnny Lawrence

191 days ago

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Tampa Bay Rays Midseason Thoughts

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