The Tampa Bay Rays did something over the weekend they just could not afford; they lost the series to the lowly Oakland Athletics.  Look, with each passing game the margin for error gets smaller.  You must beat the teams you should beat period.  They Rays did an outstanding job of sweeping division rival Toronto the previous 2 games, win the first game of the series then proceed to give away the last 2 games.  Granted doesn’t sound too bad considering it gave them a 4-2 home stand.  You must look at the big picture in this case.  The Angels swept the Yankees this weekend!  Yes, we could have picked up 2 more games on the Bronx Bombers and we let the opportunity slip right though our fingers.  We could have powered into the break being only 1 game out of 2^nd place and a potential wild card but we limp in and now sit at 3. The game on Sunday was so frustrating I had to leave after the 7^th inning because I just could not stand it anymore. 

The break has come at a good time not only for players but for fans as well.  I need a break!  The funny thing is had last year not happened the way it did we’d be thrilled sitting in 3^rd place only 3 games back of the #2 spot.  Ironic…. they say be careful what you ask for!