The Tampa Bay Rays continue to play some excellent baseball of late, and it was another really strong week for the team.  Even though the Rays might not have been expected to be a contender this year, they have certainly emerged as one so far. With the season about a quarter of the way through, Tampa Bay has been one of the best teams in the league and appears to be a legitimate contender .  The Rays have been led by one of the best starting rotations in baseball and a lineup that has been more productive than they would have thought. Despite some injuries of late to the rotation, Tampa Bay has been able to piece some things together and is winning despite that adversity.  Even though they may not have received a ton of attention coming into the year, they are starting to put people on notice of late.  Will Leitch of MLB recently released his MLB Power Rankings, and the Rays made a slight move up into the Top 5, coming in fifth.  Tampa Bay Proving To Be Elite Tampa Bay Rays pitcher…