The Tampa Bay Rays were able to continue their excellent play this week and continue to prove they are one of the best teams in baseball right now. Fortunately, they have finally started to get some recognition for their great play.  Coming into the year, the Rays were figured to be a team that was going to be hanging around the .500 mark and if some things went right, could potentially contend for a Wild Card spot.  So far, they have exceeded all of those expectations to begin the year. Through 33 games, the Rays have a very impressive record of (21-12), which puts them in second place in the American League East.  The team has been led by one of the best starting rotations in baseball so far, which was an area that figured to be a strength. Pitchers like Nick Martinez and Steven Matz have been great additions in free agency. Furthermore, Drew Rasmussen has been pitching at a high level, along with Shane McClanahan being healthy as well.…