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As trends shifted towards baseball-specific venues that foster better fan engagement and atmosphere, Roger Center fell behind as other teams upgraded to modern ballparks. The setting suited the needs of its era, but the seating arrangements and design features now fail to capture the spirit of contemporary baseball experiences.
The growing costs of maintaining its outdated infrastructure and running renovations underscore the pressing need for the Blue Jays to contemplate their long-term options. Recent costly renovations aim to patch up deficiencies, yet they remain temporary solutions that do not fully address the inherent structural limitations of the aging stadium.