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Rays Tank: A legend is born

Ladies, gents, and Edskies, this is very special day. Today marks the seven year anniversary of the Great Pumpkin's first rising. Once upon a time, under previous management, they tried to get this guy a holiday. I don't think it really took, partly because the day chosen -- September 21st -- was not a marker of any of his heroics, but also I suspect because one day is not enough to contain Dan Johnson.

It started with a scratch. Even though the miracle season was slipping away, DanJo -- fresh from Durham -- was supposed to be in the starting lineup.