1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Major league affiliations
American League (Since 1998) Eastern Division (Since 1998)
Location
Tropicana Field (Since 1998) St. Petersburg, Florida (Since 1998)
1998 Information
Owner(s)	Vince Naimoli
Manager(s)	Larry Rothschild
Local television	FSN Florida WXPX (PAX TV 66)
Local radio	WDAE WFLA
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BR Team Page

Record: 63-99, Finished 5th in AL Eastern Division (1998 AL)

Managed by Larry Rothschild

Coaches: Orlando Gomez (bullpen), Billy Hatcher (first base), Steve Henderson (hitting), Frank Howard (bench), Bobby Ramos (interim bullpen), Greg Riddoch (third base) and Rick Williams (pitching)

Ballpark: Tropicana Field

[edit] History, Comments, Contributions

The 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season was the first season in franchise history. This season, they finished last in the AL East division, with a record of 63-99. The expansion team played its first game on March 31st. The Devil Rays lost 11-6 to the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field. The next day, the club beat the Tigers for the franchise's first victory.

[edit] 1998 Opening Day Lineup

Quinton McCracken, cf

Miguel Cairo, 2b

Wade Boggs, 3b

Fred McGriff, 1b

Mike Kelly, lf

Paul Sorrento, dh

John Flaherty, c

Dave Martinez, rf

Kevin Stocker, ss

Wilson Alvarez, p

[edit] Awards and Honors

• All-Star: Rolando Arrojo
• Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Miguel Cairo (2B) and Bobby Smith (3B)

[edit] Related Sites

• 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays team page at www.baseball-almanac.com

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