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The Rays and the A's have been "partners through this journey," and the representative speculated that they may be "holding hands, putting the car in drive, and saying 'Thelma, I love you, we're going over the cliff together.'"
The Broader Implications
The potential relocation of the Rays would have far-reaching consequences for the sport of baseball. It would leave Major League Baseball with one fewer team, and the representative questioned where the league would turn for expansion candidates, with Las Vegas and Nashville already being considered.