| 2009 Tampa Bay Rays | ||
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| League | American League | |
| Division | East | |
| Ballpark | Tropicana Field | |
| City | St. Petersburg, Florida | |
| Record | 84–78 (.519) | |
| Divisional place | 3rd | |
| Owners | Stuart Sternberg | |
| General managers | Andrew Friedman (de facto) | |
| Managers | Joe Maddon | |
| Television | FS Florida Sun Sports Dewayne Staats, Todd Kalas, Kevin Kennedy, Brian Anderson | |
| Radio | Tampa Bay Rays Radio Network (English) Andy Freed, Todd Kalas, Dave Wills, Rich Herrera WGES (Spanish) | |
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The Tampa Bay Rays' 2009 season was their 12th season of baseball on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The team attempted to defend their American League Championship they won in the previous season. Although they missed the playoffs, they still finished with a winning record (84–78) – only the second in franchise history.