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INSIDE BASEBALL

The Expanding Universe

Posted: Wed April 29, 1998

At week's end the Devil Rays were at .500, which may not sound like a big deal until you stack their record against those of the other expansion teams after 22 games. By that measure, Tampa Bay is off to a resounding start and Arizona has its work cut out to avoid becoming the worst expansion team of all time.

FIRST 22 TEAM FINAL RECORD

12-10 1969 Kansas City Royals 69-93

11-11 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays NA

10-12 1993 Florida Marlins 64-98

10-12 1977 Toronto Blue Jays 54-107

9-13 1961 Los Angeles Angels 70-91

9-13 1969 San Diego Padres 52-110

8-14 1993 Colorado Rockies 67-95

8-14 1962 Houston Colt .45s 64-96

8-14 1969 Seattle Pilots 64-98

8-14 1969 Montreal Expos 52-110

8-14 1977 Seattle Mariners 64-98

8-14 1961 Washington Senators 61-100

6-16 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks NA

5-17 1962 New York Mets 40-120

Source Elias Sports Bureau

Issue date: May 4, 1998

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