I'm frustrated by the up-and-down nature of this year's team. They seemed to have righted their ship in the Houston series only to give it back against Milwaukee. Are the Rays pretenders or contenders? If they're contenders, what will it take for them to get through the rest of the season into the postseason?
-- John T., Lakeland, Fla.
Give this year's team some credit for the way it has fought back on many occasions -- particularly with some of the injuries the club has endured. If you're a Rays fan, I would think that you have enjoyed the way this year's team has gone about its business.