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The Path Forward
The path ahead is fraught with uncertainty, the stakes are high, and both sides must demonstrate an ability to cooperate to find a resolution before the March deadline. Failure to reach an agreement could jeopardize the entire undertaking and result in the Rays losing the rights to their site at Tropicana Field, a pivotal element of their long-term strategy.
The upcoming months will be critical in determining whether the Rays and local officials can mend their differences and move forward with a stadium deal, or whether this complex situation will lead to further complications and possibly an end to baseball in Tampa Bay.