2001 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season
Encyclopedia
The 2001 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season was their 4th since the franchise was created. This season, they finished last in the AL East
division, and managed to finish the season with a record of 62-100. Their manager
were Larry Rothschild
and Hal McRae
, the latter whom replaced Rothschild shortly after the season began.
games between the Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were played in June and July. They are known as the Citrus Series
. The Marlins won the series 4-2.
American League East
The American League Eastern Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions . This division was created before the start of the 1969 season along with the Western Division...
division, and managed to finish the season with a record of 62-100. Their manager
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
were Larry Rothschild
Larry Rothschild
Lawrence Lee Rothschild is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and manager. He currently serves as the pitching coach of the New York Yankees.-Playing career:...
and Hal McRae
Hal McRae
Harold Abraham McRae is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals . Utilized as a designated hitter for most of his career, McRae batted and threw right-handed...
, the latter whom replaced Rothschild shortly after the season began.
Offseason
- November 2, 2000: Bill Pulsipher was Signed as a Free Agent with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
- November 27, 2000: Quinton McCracken was released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
- November 27, 2000: Jim MorrisJim MorrisJames "Jimmy" Samuel Morris, JR is a former American professional baseball player known for his brief Major League Baseball career....
was released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. - January 8, 2001: Johnny DamonJohnny DamonJohnny David Damon is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. From 2000–2008, he was third among active players in runs and seventh in hits and stolen bases . He is currently second among active leaders in triples , five behind Carl Crawford...
was traded as part of a 3-team trade by the Kansas City Royals with Mark Ellis to the Oakland Athletics. The Oakland Athletics sent Ben Grieve to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Oakland Athletics sent Angel Berroa and A.J. Hinch to the Kansas City Royals. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays sent Cory Lidle to the Oakland Athletics. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays sent Roberto Hernandez to the Kansas City Royals. - March 23, 2001: Bill Pulsipher was Released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Opening Day starters
- Vinny Castilla
- Steve Cox
- John Flaherty
- Ben Grieve
- Albie Lopez
- Felix Martinez
- Fred McGriff
- Bobby Smith
- Greg Vaughn
- Gerald Williams
Season standings
Transactions
- April 4, 2001: Kenny Kely was purchased by the Seattle Mariners from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
- June 5, 2001: Dewon Brazelton was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 2001 amateur draft. Player signed August 25, 2001.
- June 5, 2001: Jon Switzer was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2nd round of the 2001 amateur draft. Player signed August 13, 2001.
Citrus Series
The annual interleagueInterleague play
Interleague play is the term used to describe regular season Major League Baseball games played between teams in different leagues, introduced in . Before the 1997 season, teams in the American League and National League did not meet during the regular season...
games between the Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were played in June and July. They are known as the Citrus Series
Citrus Series
The Citrus Series is the name given to the interleague series between the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball. The Marlins broke into the league in as the Florida Marlins, while the Rays had their first season in as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The first meeting between the two...
. The Marlins won the series 4-2.
- June 15- @ Marlins 7- Devil Rays 4
- June 16- @ Marlins 11- Devil Rays 0
- June 17- @ Marlins 6- Devil Rays 4
- July 6- @ Devil Rays 5- Marlins 4 (11 innings)
- July 7- @ Devil Rays 4- Marlins 3
- July 8- Marlins 6- @ Devil Rays 1
Roster
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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Other batters
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Starting pitchers
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Other pitchers
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Relief pitchers
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