As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Christmas is here, and so is the final piece of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, as on Christmas Morning, we unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

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As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Every day up till Christmas we will reveal another of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, and on Christmas Morning, we will unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

The 2nd Greatest Devil Ray Ever is….

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As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Every day up till Christmas we will reveal another of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, and on Christmas Morning, we will unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

The 3rd Greatest Devil Ray Ever is….

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As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Every day up till Christmas we will reveal another of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, and on Christmas Morning, we will unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

The 4th Greatest Devil Ray Ever is….

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As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Every day up till Christmas we will reveal another of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, and on Christmas Morning, we will unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

The 5th Greatest Devil Ray Ever is….

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As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Every day up till Christmas we will reveal another of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, and on Christmas Morning, we will unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

The 6th Greatest Devil Ray Ever is….

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As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Every day up till Christmas we will reveal another of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, and on Christmas Morning, we will unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

The 7th Greatest Devil Ray Ever is….

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As my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent Calendar (completely updated for 2009)….

Every day up till Christmas we will reveal another of the Top 25 Greatest Devil Rays Of All-Time*, and on Christmas Morning, we will unveil the Greatest Devil Ray Of All — The Devil Ray Baby Jesus….

The 8th Greatest Devil Ray Ever is….

Toby Jason Hall (2000-2006)

(Last year’s rank: 7th)

• In 2003 led the Majors and set a Devil Rays record by throwing out 41.3% of attempted basestealers
• Set a Devil Rays record in 2006 by making his fifth consecutive Opening Day start for the team
• Tied a Devil Rays record by throwing out three baserunners in a game (July 13 2002)
• 26 Career Sacrifice Flies is Tied for the Devil Rays record
• Among the Top 10 Devil Rays Career Leaders in Doubles (3rd, 112); Games Played (3rd, 586); RBI (4th, 251), Hits (5th, 538); Runs (8th, 194); and Home Runs (tied 8th, 44)
• Hit the 1,000th Home Run in Devil Ray history (June 7 2005)
• Named Devil Rays Roberto Clemente Award recipient in 2004 and 2005

There have only been 7 Devil Rays greater than Toby Hall. There are only 7 more days until Christmas. Tune in tomorrow as we reveal the 7th Greatest Devil Ray Ever.

Previously on All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 2009….

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*Rankings based on player’s entire Devil Ray careers through 2009 and regardless of position. Special thanks to Robotto Clemente for tweaking last year’s formula and crunching the numbers.