ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – It looked like the Rays entered the All-Star break a tad early. Sunday afternoon’s series finale at Tropicana Field against Seattle was, shall we say, lacking. Alas, an 8-2 loss was a mere footnote at the end of an unofficial first half that has Kevin Cash’s team boastin g the American League’s […] Eventful Weekend Concludes Rays’ Strong First Half; Longo’s No. 3 Retired ...read more read less