The Rays rise to prominence was evident in May.
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A quarter of the way through the 2008 season has seen the Tampa Bay Rays establish a new order for the franchise. Officially gone in mid-May are the days of waiting for NFL summer camps to open in July.
Also gone are the laughing stock comparisons to the Bad News Bears and Charlie Brown.
This year, the Tampa Bay area fan base may actually be watching what may soon be a dream season unfold. The signs for just that are becoming clearer as each week goes by.