ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays like their chances of returning to the playoffs and reject the notion that winning the World Series during a season shortened by the coronavirus pandemic would be less impressive than capturing a title under normal circumstances.“This season counts.
It counts just as much as any other,” defensive whiz Kevin Kiermaier said.“You’ve got 30 teams right now with the same record, just the way we show up in spring training,” the three-time Gold Glove centerfielder added. “You usually play 162 games.