#TopOffTheTrop F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is #TopOffTheTrop?

A: #TopOffTheTrop isn’t a person it is an idea. The idea is simple. Let’s take a game that we have no business selling out and through a grass roots Social Media community effort…pack the Trop!

Let’s enjoy something that for many reasons (good reasons) is tough to come by -- 30,000 + screaming Rays fans in one room … at one time! On a Wednesday! 

Q: So you're talking about taking the Top off of Tropicana Field? 

No not literally! Well maybe the crowd will LOL! The definition of "To Top Off" says:

Top Off (definition): To completely fill (an almost full tank) by adding more of what it already contains. 

See tank? It makes sense. Rays play at the Trop and we have a Ray Tank! Let's fill up the Trop on 9/18! Add more of what it already contains: FANS! 

Q: Who is behind #TopOffTheTrop?

A: It doesn’t really matter! This is about Tampa Bay area businesses, little leagues, bowling teams, old friends, college pals, Rays fanatics, social media leaders, local government officials and future generations UNITING for one fantastic baseball team!

BUT IF YOU MUST KNOW:

A: The dream is that of Rays fanatic and local businessperson Brett Morgan. Brett moved to Tampa in 1992 only to return to his native Virginia for school. In 2004 he came back to the Bay Area for good to assist his dad in starting a dealership group (Morgan Auto Group) and realized that he needed to put his Orioles jerseys in the dresser for good. Brett and his father Larry started with their first store in ’04 and today they have 11 in Florida including Toyota of Tampa Bay and Brandon Honda. He credits his love of baseball to his parents and the fact that  his boundless energy needed some direction. Brett, a Rays season ticket holder, so loves the Rays that his biggest wish is to help give something back to the team…a surprise sellout.

Q: Why September 18^th?

A: Why not? It’s the 2^nd to last homestand of the 2013 season and not an obvious choice for a sellout. Who doesn’t like a challenge? We aren’t playing the Yankees or the Red Sox and it’s not a weekend series. It’s a rival but not a natural rival. It will be a game that needs a REAL GRASS ROOTS effort to put bodies in the Trop. 

ALSO ESPN will be there to put us before a (scheduled) NATIONALLY TELEVISED AUDIENCE. Let's show ESPN That our fans and the #RaysNation actually has a lot to be proud of. 

Q: Is this an official Rays event? 

A: No, but I've shared my ideas with Rays officials and they are super supportive of this grassroots effort. They helped form a great offer out of my benefits as a season ticket holder for multiple groups on this day. Each year the Rays send season ticket holder discounted group options including suites etc. I've never needed to take them up on that...until now. 

Q: So what’s the plan?

A: There is no plan. Well that's not true at all. We have a great offer that involves lower level seating (while supplies last) and a Free Rays hat (while supplies last) for $20 dollars. See details by selecting the link below. 

Q: No plan?

A: Well that’s not true. The plan was recently reviewed by Rays officials and the #TopOffTheTrop "DEAL" can be found here. 

Q: If I like the deal how do I get involved?

A: Easy; Just e-mail me your name and contact number and size of your group and I'll have Scott my Rays ticket representative call you personally. 

Brett Morgan, Morgan Auto Group

bmorgan@morganautogroup.com