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Success comes with a price. For Robert Szasz, the Tampa Bay Rays’ “happy heckler,” that means his jeers, which were audible during the regular season in the Rays’ near-empty Tropicana Field, are now drowned out in sold-out postseason games. Szasz has been a mainstay of Rays games since 2003, and his heckling has earned him significant attention: He’s published a book, started a blog, and done promotional work for the team. His heckling rules include no profanities or personal insults, and the targeting of only a single player each game. Despite the noise competition, Szasz seems to be enjoying the Rays’ newfound success. “I can relax now, just watch the game,” he said. “But if they ever need me again, they know where to find me.”