Jenna WestJenna West

Jenna is a Tampa Bay Rays fan and loves a good sports story. She enjoys reading about baseball history and how the love for baseball can connect fans from all walks of life. You can read her articles on FanSided.com's blog, Rays Colored Glasses, or follow her on twitter at @JennaRWest.

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Escobar, Roberts Propel Rays With Key Doubles, Rays Pitching Staff Records 9 K’s, as Rays Beat Red Sox

Tampa Bay took on their division Boston Red Sox on Monday in Port Charlotte, and with a lineup where all ten players are expected to make their Opening Day roster, they took advantage of the Red Sox’…Read More

A Look Back At The Tampa Bay Rays’ Team MVPs – Part 2, Roberto Hernandez

1999 was disappointing for the Devil Rays as they won only 69 games in their second season. However, closer Roberto Hernandez brought excitement to Tampa Bay by nailing down a career-high 43 saves that…Read More

A Look Back At The Tampa Bay Rays’ Team MVPs – Part 1, Quinton McCracken

With Spring Training underway, fans everywhere are looking ahead to the 2013 season. Despite no playoff appearance for the Rays in 2012, the season was still a monumental milestone, marking the organization’s…Read More

Dollars and Common Sense Lead Michael Bourn to Cleveland and not Tampa Bay

The Cleveland Indians signed center fielder Michael Bourn to a four-year, $48 million deal earlier this week, adding to their long list of offseason acquisitions. The deal also has a vesting option for…Read More

Rays’ Pitchers and Catchers Welcome Back Spring Today

“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”  -Roger Hornsby The wait is over. Today, Rays pitchers and catchers…Read More

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Can We Call Luke Scott A Comeback Kid?

There’s no place like home sweet home. Especially if you’re looking for a second chance. The…Read More

Power Outages Like The Super Bowl’s Are No Stranger To Tropicana Field

While most football fans were scratching their heads about the power outage during the Super Bowl tonight,…Read More

Rays History: Matt Garza Pitches The Rays’ First No-Hitter

Opening Day is barely two months away for the Rays, and we are all playing the waiting game. We’re…Read More

Remember Shelley Duncan’s Fiery Move In Spring Training 2008?

As Spring Training gets closer, you can’t help but imagine the smell of fresh cut grass and the sound…Read More

What Is The Trop’s Worth?

  Cost and worth are two very different things. A baseball only costs a few dollars to buy, but…Read More

The Undercards: Pablo Sandoval, Reggie Corona Influential As Magallanes Win In 10 Innings

Friday’s games were filled with plenty of excitement and close scores as players Manny Ramirez,…Read More

Rays History: Brandon Allen’s Walk Off Home Run Magic Early in 2012

With Spring Training around the corner, it’s good to look back at the highlights of last season and…Read More

Waiting For Opening Day

With the 2013 Under Armour High School All-America Game being played yesterday at Tropicana Field, it…Read More

How Will Sam Fuld Fit in for the Rays in 2013?

After losing center fielder B.J. Upton to the Atlanta Braves, it remains to be seen how the Rays are…Read More

Rays History: The First Time The Rays Were Ever Above .500 After April

These days, fans are used to the Rays finishing a season with at least 90 wins. But for the franchise’s…Read More

Rays History: Kazmir Fans 10 Against Boston, A Sign Of Things To Come In 2008

Former Rays pitcher Scott Kazmir has a second chance at his career with his new minor league deal with…Read More

Rays History: Jim,The Rookie, Morris’ Debut

In 2002, the movie “The Rookie” captivated baseball fans’ hearts as it told the inspirational…Read More

Hamilton, Pujols Duo Could Have Been the Devil Rays’

A week ago, the Angels stunned everyone with their blockbuster deal when they signed center fielder…Read More

Is Peter Bourjos The Answer To The Rays’ Gap In Center Field?

The Angels’ outfield is suddenly crowded as they signed center fielder Josh Hamilton from the Texas…Read More

Rays Fans’ Reactions To James Shields’ Trade To The Royals

It’s been three days since the blockbuster trade between the Rays and Royals, and fans from both teams…Read More