* Give the Rays players credit for not hissing and moaning, or at least not publicly anyway, about the change in routine of flying to Miami the morning of the game. The decision seemed made for the right reason, to avoid a potentially lengthy delay Monday night, and they handled it well. Winning the game helped.
* Whatever you may say about the Rays attendance issues, and we know a few people who’ve sounded off a bit, at least they’re better off than Marlins. The 6,306 announced Tuesday was their second smallest of the season (5,934 for the Mets April 2), and their average of 9,516 is well under the Rays’ current 14,540.