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Ultimately, the discussions boil down to a clear conclusion: Major League Baseball cannot afford to postpone a resolution regarding the Tampa situation. The fate of the Rays hinges not only on how they navigate their current predicament but also on what forthcoming decisions the ownership will make. The potential renovation of Tropicana Field might be a temporary fix at best, and the real solution may lie in constructing a new ballpark—either in Tampa or a strategically advantageous location.