"That Carl Crawford is the greatest player in the relatively brief history of the Tampa Bay Rays is hard to dispute.

He has the most games, at-bats, runs, hits, RBIs, stolen bases, doubles, and triples in franchise history along with the highest batting average. He is their Ted Williams.

But he also left town in the prime of his career to sign a seven-year, $142 million contract with the Red Sox. That decision could lead to Crawford receiving a rude reception tonight when he returns to Tropicana Field for the first time."