ST. PETERSBURG — A cynic might say this is a story about money. And maybe it is.
A realist would say this is a story about talent. And, surely, that plays an outsized role.
As for me, I prefer to think of it as a story about faith. And, ultimately, whether it is misplaced or rewarded.
At this point, you are probably aware that the Rays are in the middle of another pennant race in the American League East. You may even know that the trade deadline came and went on Friday, and the Rays declined to improve their starting pitching.