Until recently, Arizona was in danger of finishing with the worst attendance in franchise history. Tampa' Bays attendance is in the top half when compared its previous seasons. Also, the Diamondbacks were in a pennant race all year. For most of the year, it looked like the Rays had no chance. Additionally, the Rays play in a dungeon in a part of town that's difficult to access. The Diamondbacks play in a beautiful stadium that's convenient. Unlike the Diamondbacks, the Rays are acting like they expect sellouts. The Rays' ticketing page requires registration to ensure "an efficient and fair ticket ordering process." It also offers the ability to guarantee seats with 2012 season ticket purchases. You see nothing like that on Arizona's page. I agree with your observation, though. I like to root for teams whose fans support them. Diamondbacks Attendance History Rays Attendance History