As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare to begin their 2010 post-season quest, they are not wide eyed, or star glazed. This isn’t their first rodeo. Their first postseason experience opened their eyes.
They are ready. They are hungry for more. Last time they made it to the big dance. This time they want to be the last ones standing.
If the Rays are to get as far as they did in 2008, they will need to ride the coattails of third year star third baseman Evan Longoria. Here are 10 reasons why Longoria will lead his team back to the promised land.