You write the headline
The Rays are going to baseball's postseason for the first time. Such a historic moment deserves a memorable headline.
For instance, when John Glenn orbited the earth three times, the New York Daily News headline read:
Glenn Triples, Safe at Home
When the Bucs won the Super Bowl, the St. Petersburg Times said:
Treasure This
When Truman beat Dewey, the headline was . . . well, never mind, you get the idea.
So, what are the right words now that the Rays have clinched a playoff berth? Let's hear 'em.
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"OOPS - HE DIDN'T PICK THE RAYS"
And you did?
Yeah, thought so.
Posted by: Marc | September 23, 2008 at 05:14 PM
CindeRAYlla
Posted by: wwtfws08 | September 23, 2008 at 04:24 PM
RAYDEMPTION!
Posted by: PTownFan | September 22, 2008 at 09:42 AM
After 10, Rays Declare 9 DOES Equal 8!!!
Now, Pigs are Flying in TB this October!
Posted by: Andy | September 22, 2008 at 12:44 AM
IT'S A RAY NEW WORLD!
Posted by: LaMichael Mitchell | September 21, 2008 at 02:01 PM
RAYS!
Great team. Terrible fans. Embarrassing excuse for a stadium.
FEEL THE MAGIC!
Posted by: Reality | September 21, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Eyebrow Ray-zer...RAYS defy odds, clinch play off berth.
Posted by: Lori | September 21, 2008 at 12:09 PM
The Rayvolution Begins
Posted by: Big Pauly | September 21, 2008 at 11:21 AM
This just in: Super Collider experiment proves theory that nine equals eight. No new "fluke" particle found.
Posted by: Duke | September 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM
OOPS - HE DIDN'T PICK THE RAYS
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 11:05 AM
TOP-KIN THIS!
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 11:04 AM
"A bottle of Merlot and two playoff tickets for everybody", says the newest write in candidate for President.
Posted by: Duke | September 21, 2008 at 10:59 AM
MARC HIS WORDS
(OOPS HE DIDN'T PICK THE RAYS)
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 10:51 AM
MAGIC DUST FOR LOU
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 10:50 AM
THE DEVIL MADE US DO IT
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 10:49 AM
DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 10:49 AM
THANKS MR. DUNCAN
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 10:42 AM
THROUGH THE LEAN - NOW GET MEAN!
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 10:41 AM
NO "HAWKING" THE FUTURE
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 10:40 AM
The Rays Win, The Rays Win Theeeeee Raaaaaaaaaaaaaays Win. Posted by John Sterling Yankees Announcer who's ready to jump off the Empire Building.
Posted by: Joisey | September 21, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Rays Make Playoffs, Tickets to cost more next season
Posted by: John | September 21, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Reports of blizzard in hell as Rays ski-lifted to PLAYOFFS!!!
Posted by: Tom Henson | September 21, 2008 at 09:33 AM
NOMO NAIMOLI
Posted by: jeff | September 21, 2008 at 08:02 AM
A GREAT Day in Tampa Bay!
Posted by: Jim T | September 21, 2008 at 07:52 AM
From boys to MEN
Posted by: | September 21, 2008 at 07:33 AM
From boys to MEN
Posted by: | September 21, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Playoff opponents: Be AfRAYed, Be very AfRAYED.
Posted by: Phil | September 21, 2008 at 07:31 AM
From boys to MEN
Posted by: | September 21, 2008 at 07:31 AM
RAYS the roof
Posted by: | September 21, 2008 at 07:31 AM
"The Last are First at Last"
Posted by: todd | September 21, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Rays - You had us at hello; now let's go win this thing!
Posted by: Maggie Cruise | September 21, 2008 at 01:25 AM
Rays Drop the Devil
Beat the Devil out of MLB!
Posted by: | September 21, 2008 at 01:13 AM
Mission Impossible Continues
Posted by: Mark Giannulis | September 21, 2008 at 12:28 AM
RAYS BELIEVE RAYS ACHIEVE !!!
Posted by: Brian | September 21, 2008 at 12:26 AM
RAYS WIN RAYS WIN !!!!!! yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
OR
RAY OF MIRACLES BELIEVED !!
OR
RAYS BELIEVED THEY ACHIEVED !
Posted by: Brian | September 21, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Sox Green with Envy
Posted by: | September 20, 2008 at 11:52 PM
A September to Raymember
Posted by: | September 20, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Rays(ing) the roof and shooting for the stars
Posted by: | September 20, 2008 at 11:50 PM
A "Rayson" to believe- yes, Virginia, there really is a playoff team in Tampa Bay
Posted by: Derek | September 20, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Hello October Nice To Finally Meet You.... We Are The RAYS!!!!!
Posted by: Mike | September 20, 2008 at 11:35 PM
The seats are still empty and the Times and NIMBY tools killed a new stadium. I suspect the Rays will be off to serve a community that will treat them better.
Posted by: Joe | September 20, 2008 at 11:33 PM
ed has issues.
Posted by: ed's mom | September 20, 2008 at 11:24 PM
ed has issues.
Posted by: ed's mom | September 20, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Good point, Ed. I should go shower, I think I still have some celebration champagne on me.
Posted by: Amanda | September 20, 2008 at 11:20 PM
9=8=OCTOBER!
Posted by: db | September 20, 2008 at 11:19 PM
hey amanda red neck your father wants you in the shower againe
Posted by: ed | September 20, 2008 at 11:19 PM
LOL 11:05.
Posted by: Jnaet | September 20, 2008 at 11:18 PM
RAYS IS ON FOR THE SERIES
Posted by: DJ | September 20, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Hey ed... SOX suck.
Posted by: ed's mom | September 20, 2008 at 11:17 PM
hey red necks go have sex with your kin folk git er done
Posted by: ed | September 20, 2008 at 11:15 PM