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The Rays’ co-president, Matt Silverman, has conveyed the team's ongoing commitment to establishing a new ballpark, but in a recent letter, he sparked further confusion among the county commissioners. His assertion that it is Pinellas County, rather than the Rays, that is falling short of honoring the agreements surrounding the new ballpark has caused eyebrows to raise. This response came after a clear ultimatum from the county requiring the Rays to either proceed with a stadium deal or risk losing their potential to secure a new home.