The Tampa Bay Rays may have started their 2019 season on Thursday, but this week, it’s the minor league affiliates’ turn.
Four of the Rays’ 9 minor league squads will begin their season later this week. And since we’ve pivoted from covering the Lightning to covering the Rays, before the season begins anew, let’s recap how six of the Rays’ affiliates ended their 2018 seasons. Two teams were league champions, while two others finished just two games short of the ultimate prize.
AAA-Durham Bulls
The Bulls, who won the International League’s Governor’s Cup title and the Triple A National Championship in 2017, appeared to be on track towards a repeat performance in 2018.