This weekend, the Rays take on the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Hanging outside of the park is a flag emblazoned with “Devil Rays”, Tampa Bay’s former moniker. The club isn’t too happy about that.
Hey, @Cubs, look for that Orphans flag next time you're at our place. pic.twitter.com/TfSZD0FAF9
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 8, 2014
To be fair, it is a turn back the clock weekend at Wrigley, and the Rays will be wearing these gorgeous jerseys on Sunday.
Here's a peek at the retro road jerseys the #Rays will debut @ Wrigley on Sunday when the @Cubs turn back to the '80s pic.twitter.com/jR3qMDDrA1
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 8, 2014
Nevertheless, I understand the scorn. “Devil Rays” is a name associated with failure and terrible baseball. You can see why the Rays want to stay far, far away from it.
