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The Uncertain Future of the Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are facing an uncertain future, as the $1.3 billion stadium deal that was supposed to bring them a new ballpark by 2028 is now "all but dead," according to Tampa Bay Times columnist John Romano.
The delay in the County Commission's vote on the bonds to finance the new stadium, as well as the shifting political dynamics in the region, have cast doubt on whether the Rays will be able to remain in the Tampa Bay area. The aftermath of the recent hurricane, which caused significant damage to their current home, Tropicana Field, has only added to the challenges the team is facing.