YESSIR!!! I couldn't agree more nor have said it any better.
In a worse case scenario, the Rays
will be a thorn in the side of any contending team.
Bar none, the opposing teams announcers (this Spring) have commented on and been impressed with the Rays camaradery on the field and off.
I have a deal with the Mrs., that I get dibs on the TV during baseball season for any Rays game telecast (and many Twins games).
I also have MLB-TV for the Rays games not televised nationally(Twins are blacked out here). If I want to watch any other sports, I am banished to the basement.