I knew this was the Rays ' only trip to Oakland this year .
I half - jokingly suggested that he collect some commemorative balls for me and give them to me , when the Rays are in Oakland in 2013 .
I knew this was the Rays ' only trip to Oakland this year , so I half - jokingly suggested that he collect some commemorative balls for me and give them to me , when the Rays are in Oakland in 2013 .