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This story is part of ESPN The Magazines Oct. 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today!Tampa Bay RaysOverall: 90 Title track: T190 Ownership: 116 Coaching: 119 Players: 88 Fan relations: 88 Affordability: 25 Stadium experience: 117 Bang for the buck: 20 Change from last year: -45The defections of executive Andrew Friedman and manager Joe Maddon still loom large, as the Rays finished a disappointing last in the AL East. For the first time since they were rebranded as simply the Rays, they lost more than 90 games. Injuries can excuse only so many things, as the on-field product is clearly in need of several upgrades, and many of the off-field items -- none more important than a new stadium -- are still undecided.Whats goodDespite playing in one of the worst environments, according to fans, the Rays remain one of the more affordable attractions in sports, as they are in the top 25 for affordability and bang for the buck. Their average ticket price is about $10 below that of the rest of the league, and there is a limited amount of free parking most games, along with free parking for all vehicles containing four or more passengers on Sundays. You can bring your own food into the park, but concession prices -- $10 for a hot dog plus soda -- are relatively affordable if you dont. Once youre inside, there are a number of family-friendly attractions designed to keep the attention of younger fans, including the interactive touch tank in center field.Whats badIts a chicken-and-egg scenario when it comes to ownership and attendance, which rank 116th and 117th, respectively. Owner Stu Sternberg has not been willing to increase what is already a meager payroll, often using poor attendance as a crutch. Fans, meanwhile, say he needs to put more into the team before they will support with their own money. The poor condition and location of Tropicana Field do nothing to bridge the gap. The club has received permission to look outside of Pinellas County for a new home, but progress has come at a snails pace. This means the standoff between the ownerships bankroll and the fans wallets will continue indefinitely.Whats newOver the past few seasons, the Rays have been known for their overachieving group of young, likable players who, despite the size of their paychecks, were able to go toe-to-toe with the beasts of the East. They were led by a strong-willed manager who thought outside the box and was not afraid to speak out on any issue. That has all but gone out the window. Evan Longoria and Chris Archer are fine players and ambassadors, but beyond those two, there isnt much in terms of star quality. Kevin Cash, in his second year as manager, seems more likely to choose the safety of Joe Girardis binder than the quirkiness of Joe Maddons glasses, and the club fired its hitting coach, Derek Shelton, with just weeks left in the season. 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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Artie Burns cant wait to make his debut.It has been a long time coming for the Steelers first-round pick, who was hampered by a nagging quad injury throughout most of training camp, causing him to miss the teams first three preseason games.Burns is healthy and more than ready for his first taste of the NFL during the Steelers preseason finale Thursday at Carolina.Im most definitely excited, Burns said. Everybodys been kind of waiting to see what I can do and Ive been waiting to see how Im going to do out there, so Im ready.The Steelers selected Burns No. 25 overall, the first time the team took a cornerback in the opening round since Chad Scott in 1997. Burns, a former Miami standout, led the ACC with six interceptions last season.He welcomes the lofty expectations that come with being a first-round pick.Im just ready to go out there and show everybody what Ive got, Burns said. I had a good week of practice. I feel real good, real healthy.Burns missed about three weeks with his quad injury before fully returning to practice last Wednesday. Burns said it was frustrating, but he remained patient, watching film, learning route concepts and studying formations behind the play while on the field during practice.Im behind, but I dont feel like Im far behind because I was still able to get the mental part, Burns said.Burns also leaned heavily on teammate William Gay, a 10-year veteran at cornerback. Gay looks forward to watching Burns in action.Im just excited to see him healthy and ready to go, Gay said. You always look forward to big things from a guy of his caliber. Hes just excited tto prove to the locker room that hes capable of helping out.ddddddddddddBurns will have the first chance to prove himself on Thursday. He expects a heavy workload against the Panthers.Im prepared for it, Burns said. Whatever theyre going to throw at me, Im going to take it and run with it.Burns wont likely be a starter at cornerback when the Steelers open the regular season, but hes OK with that. Gay and Ross Cockrell will start on the outside and rookie second-round pick Sean Davis is expected to be the first-team slot cornerback.Burns will be happy as long as hes on the field.I want to play in every game, Burns said. Just being out there and getting these reps is enough for me. I feel like I can contribute a lot to the secondary, being a young guy with a lot of athleticism. Im here to do whatever the team needs me to do.Game notes The Steelers placed tight end Ladarius Green on the physically unable to perform list. Green, the Steelers biggest free agent signing in the offseason, underwent offseason ankle surgery and is ineligible to join the active roster until after Week 6 of the regular season. ... Coach Mike Tomlin said linebacker Bud Dupree underwent an evaluation on Tuesday for a groin injury he has battled throughout training camp. Dupree, the Steelers 2015 first-round pick, practiced in a limited capacity recently, but hasnt played in three preseason games. ... Tomlin said he will hold out a number of veterans Thursday at Carolina.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '