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Adding to the complex dialogue, there have been previous public statements from the Rays executives indicating a potential inability to make the financial arrangements work, undermining their commitment to the project. The tension has escalated largely due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Idalia, with the storm significantly damaging Tropicana Field. The Rays have now made a temporary move to the smaller Steinbrenner Field in Tampa for the upcoming season, heightening the urgency for a decision on the new stadium.