RAYS CHAMPIONSHIP GEAR AVAILABLE

TAMPA , FL – OCTOBER 19, 2008 – T he Tampa Bay Rays are American League Champions and they're going to the World Series.  Authentic Team Merchandise (ATM) in Tampa will have their shelves stocked with championship gear available for fans to purchase by noon on Monday at 9 a.m.

The official clubhouse championship t-shirts and “Beat Philly” tees will be the first shirts to arrive.  By Tuesday, October 21, the official championship hat; and Rays American League Championship novelty items such as car flags, house flags, pennants, lapel pins and decals will arrive.

The official hat and t-shirt that the players wore during the post-game celebration tonight will, of course, be the most sought after gear.  ATM will carry a full selection of this merchandise. 

Rays fans will have plenty of other MLB World Series specific products to choose from, in addition to American League Championship Series gear.

To get to Authentic Team Merchandise, take I-275 to Fletcher Avenue, and go north to 14823 N. Florida Avenue; or take the Bearss Avenue exit and go south on Florida Avenue. The store is located on the east side of the street. For more information, call 813-908-2827, or 877-377-4327 toll free, or visit www.gearupforthegame.com.