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While Mayor O'Connell's comments indicated an apparent withdrawal from actively seeking MLB expansion, it doesn't imply an absolute closure to the idea. The mayor did express a willingness to engage with "credible ownership groups" that could propose private financing solutions for a baseball stadium. The clear message, however, is that Nashville will not be pursuing any public funding for such ventures after the Titans' stadium.
O’Connell elaborated on the inherent complexities surrounding potential financing for a new stadium while acknowledging that Nashville's current obligations limit the feasibility of taking on additional sports projects.