- Tue Dec 17, 2024 7:31 pm
#3372
The Tampa Bay Rays have secured funding for a new 1.3 billion dollar ballpark, keeping them in St. Petersburg for another 30 years. This massive investment raises some key questions. Is this a wise use of public funds, especially with a potential delay pushing the opening to 2029 and the Rays acknowledging they cant cover rising costs alone? What impact will this new stadium have on the surrounding community, specifically the Historic Gas Plant District and its revitalization efforts? Will this new stadium finally bring the Rays the fan base and success theyve been striving for, or will they continue to struggle to fill seats? I predict this move will be a game changer for the Rays, putting them on the map and making them a contender. What are your thoughts?