The Rays are based in St. Petersburg, Florida. They are currently a member of the American League East Division. They began play as a Devil Rays. Prior to the 2008 season the team unveiled new uniforms along with a name change. Considered were options such as the "Aces," "Bandits," "Cannons," "Dukes," "Stripes," and team owner personal favorite, the "Nine". Team nickname is D-Rays. The 2008 season saw the Rays win their first AL East championship. They defeated the rival Boston Red Sox to win the AL Championship, but lost to the NL champion Philadelphia Phillies in that year's World Series. Since then, the Rays won their second AL East championship in 2010. The Rays' second chief rival are New York Yankees and they also have an intrastate rivalry with the National League's Miami Marlins.
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