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In 2002 new ownership purchased the often talented yet financially burdened Montreal Expos, subsequently moving them south to Orlando Florida. Central Florida fans were starved for a winner after suffering through the debacle known as the Devil Rays.

Enter the Stingrays. With the financial stability provided by the vibrant and growing central peninsula populace, management developed the best scouting and minor league system in the NL East and built from the ground up. The rise culminated in 2008 when the Stingrays defeated the Boston Red Sox in 7 games to win the world series. In 2009 the team is on pace to win 110 games and defend their title.

Ballpark Orlando is a beautiful stadium, a throw back to days gone by. It looks strangely similar to Camden Yards. The Orlando skyline lays beyond a huge lake which borders the stadium outfield. Torii Hunter nearly drowned after leaping over the centerfield wall to make a spectacular catch. At least he was rescued before the alligators noticed him.