Meaning the grounds crew has now rolled the tarp on the field for the first time in Rays history. While it has certainly been a major switch up for the team, it also has for the grounds crew. "It's obviously different with the weather," Rays Director of Special Projects and Field Operations Dan Moeller said. READ: Tampa Bay Rays sale looming, land being eyed in ChannelsideBeing at the ballpark all day long is no exaggeration for the grounds crew. "I think the grounds crew has done a good job," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.