ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays' postseason hopes, as unlikely as they had seemed, officially ended with Monday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees, manager Kevin Cash speaking for many saying they should be proud of what they did.
And that doesn't mean they don't have a lot to play for over the final week.
"A ton,'' Cash said, starting with who they are playing, as the Yankees are battling to secure homefield advantage over Oakland for the AL wild-card game.
"They're going to the postseason, and we're envious of that. They've locked themselves in. No denying that team is very good, and they're going to be good for years to come.