The Tampa Bay Rays

[These Are The Days]

I'm starting to hate Alex Jackson more than I did Jalen Beeks last year....thank God for Caminero right now

[Rocker]

It's funny and a little sad that the thread I created three+ years ago is still the one.

Also RIP to any post season dreams.

The future is very, very bright...

[Phantom]

It's funny and a little sad that the thread I created three+ years ago is still the one.

Also RIP to any post season dreams.

The future is very, very bright...

indeed

[Bootz]

"Kevin Cash is so great"

[acmillis]

"Kevin Cash is so great"

Sure, let's judge him on one single season and not pay attention to anything else he's done while manager.

Look at the Payroll. Look at the injuries to the pitching staff.

He's won Manager of the year twice. He's advance in three of the five playoff appearances including a trip to the WS.

If you're complaining about Cash, you must have a name in mind you'd want to replace him with, no?

[Swashbuckler]

I love how there has to be delays in funding because "reasons" and it's probably because they opted to play at Steinbrenner. You know what man? Just get the fuck out. Tell St. Pete they can keep their money. I don't even feel bad for the team. At this point I think Tampa is the way to go. I feel bad for people in St. Pete who were supposed to get affordable housing and for the community to finally get some sort or formal apology for how bad it got screwed over the first time.

Tell Pinellas County to take a hike, go to court to break the lease over the stadium that they refuse to fix and build somewhere Jeff Vinik can reach it so can partner up and make money.

[Swashbuckler]

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/426 ... ium-sunday

Tell em to fuck off

[Phantom]

Tampa to the rescue?!

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Tampa and Hillsborough County leaders may, once again, be ready to play ball with the Rays as the team and Pinellas County leaders remain at odds over the new stadium deal.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa and Hillsborough County leaders may, once again, be ready to play ball with the Rays as the team and Pinellas County leaders remain at odds over the new stadium deal.

The Rays will play the 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa due to damages on Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton.

The Tampa Sports Authority’s agenda for their Tuesday meeting includes a discussion about prep work for the facility.


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Commissioner Ken Hagan said he has virtually met with members of the sports authority and Mayor Jane Castor about the possibility of creating a permanent home for the Rays in Hillsborough County.

“There’s economic, as well as quality of life benefits associated with any major league franchise,” Hagan said.

According to Hagan, county leaders will respect the ongoing negotiations between Pinellas County, the City of St. Petersburg, and the team.


“Most important thing was for the team to remain in Tampa Bay, but for any reason if things do not work out, that door would be open. We have that same position today, that door should be open, and we can resume conversations,” Hagan said.

Renderings show a previous proposal for a new stadium in Ybor City. Commissioner Joshua Wostal worries building a facility in Hillsborough would be a loss for taxpayers. “They are hard a work to try and put together these economic impact statements to try and justify taking more of your hardworking money to subsidize these billionaires,” he says.

The Tampa Sports Authority meets at Raymond James Stadium, on Tuesday at 4:00 PM

[Swashbuckler]

St. Pete is voting today on the bonds after delaying it over and over again. I can't wait to watch them vote against it and blame the Rays for this happening. Why the fuck would they show up to a meeting where St. Pete sets the project back? You blokes have had 18 years to figure this out and I doubt you will now. Milton to the rescue right?

[Phantom]

The Rays set to vote at 139pm today

Stay tuned for more update

[Bootz]

The vote passes 4-3 today. Pinellas County will hold their vote on December 17.

[Swashbuckler]

Color me shocked. I genuinely believed St. Pete was gonna shoot it down like 5-2 and blame the Rays for not showing up for procedures that they knew damn well would delay the vote til December. If they do it on the 17th then yeah, that thing is dead and it's gonna be up to Hillsborough to find a solution

[Phantom]

Well, that is good news. It is about time. I can’t wait to see the beautiful stadium when it is done being built.

[Central_Buc]

Barry Larkin is getting a group together to bring MLB to Orlando, the team is to be called the Dreamers.

And as of now the Rays are likely that team going to Orlando.

The Dreamers though? Really weak. I get the Disney theme but I think there is a better and cooler name to be had.

[Chuklz]

The Orlando Sentinels

[Phantom]

Barry Larkin is getting a group together to bring MLB to Orlando, the team is to be called the Dreamers.

And as of now the Rays are likely that team going to Orlando.

The Dreamers though? Really weak. I get the Disney theme but I think there is a better and cooler name to be had.

The Tampa Bay Rays and St. Petersburg have already reached an agreement to construct a new stadium.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/428 ... lpark-rays

[Phantom]

Barry Larkin is getting a group together to bring MLB to Orlando, the team is to be called the Dreamers.

And as of now the Rays are likely that team going to Orlando.

The Dreamers though? Really weak. I get the Disney theme but I think there is a better and cooler name to be had.

The info you gave out appears to be quite outdated, potentially dating back to two or three years ago.

[Central_Buc]

Barry Larkin is getting a group together to bring MLB to Orlando, the team is to be called the Dreamers.

And as of now the Rays are likely that team going to Orlando.

The Dreamers though? Really weak. I get the Disney theme but I think there is a better and cooler name to be had.

The info you gave out appears to be quite outdated, potentially dating back to two or three years ago.

Oh ok, maybe got a bad feed on my algorithm then.

Edit nevermind I guess things are still in the air, 4 days ago

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox13n ... happen.amp

[Phantom]

The info you gave out appears to be quite outdated, potentially dating back to two or three years ago.

Oh ok, maybe got a bad feed on my algorithm then.

Edit nevermind I guess things are still in the air, 4 days ago

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox13n ... happen.amp

The information provided is the same as it was three years ago. I had read it before. The Rays and St. Petes have already agreed on the purpose of new stadium haven’t they? Did you read the link I provided?

What is the timeline for deciding whether a new stadium will happen?

In order for the bonds to be sold, the Rays must meet a number of conditions. At the forefront is the team showing it has the money to cover its obligation on stadium costs. The team has until March 31, 2025, to satisfy the conditions. MLB is expected to give the team a $100 million loan, and the Rays have expressed confidence they have the financing for the remainder of the money.

[acmillis]

Orlando Retirees

[Kress]

Are we just running this thread year to year?

Pitchers and catchers report in one week, February 12. And as always, this year will be all about the pitching. Stay healthy, you sonsabitches.

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[Central_Buc]

From 95.3 this Orlando thing isn't done. I guess it's better than out of state.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15u3pn5Ffu/

[Phantom]

Orlando is not getting the Rays. End of discussion

[Phantom]

It is time Stu, you keep fucking around

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg is facing growing pressure from Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and some other owners to sell the team, according to a report from The Athletic.

Sternberg has been under the microscope as the team continues on an on-again, off-again deal to build a new stadium in St. Petersburg. The Rays agreed to build a stadium, but since then questions have arisen about the Rays' intentions.


According to The Athletic's report, Sternberg was reached for comment on the report and said, "I'm interested to read about what industry partners have told you about our franchise and its future."

[Phantom]

Thanks god, there’s another team near me that I follow regularly. The Braves!

I also own Braves stock.

[Central_Buc]

It's because he's playing games with the city at this point and the league still wants the Tampa Market.

[Phantom]

Yeah, it’s beyond me how Tampa blew it. I know Ybor City is a bad location, and I get it, but I think the Rays’ location is better at Westshore by the Waterfront.


More info on westshore mall

Tampa City Council rezoned the 53-acre site to make way for a major redevelopment proposed by WestShore Plaza's Ohio-based owner, WPG.

[Phantom]

Tampa, it’s your move

Stu is a terrible owner.



Your thoughts? @Swashbuckler

BREAKING | The Tampa Bay Rays announced Thursday that they will not proceed with the new stadium and surrounding development. https://wfts.tv/3FrFcPr

[Swashbuckler]

Just sell the fucking team Stu. You've got no less than 3 different ownership groups calling in and a stadium rotting on the side of the road.

Build a battery district by the fairgrounds with room for the Lightning to move in one day and just be done with it

[Phantom]

Rumoris is that Manfred and the other owners are furious at Stu

[Swashbuckler]

Rumoris is that Manfred and the other owners are furious at Stu

This isn't directed to you or what you said. But I could give a fuck about how happy Manfred and the owners are and less about rumors. We have been talking about this for so long that $700 million from St. Pete by itself would have paid for the whole project I dont know how many different times. Twice at least? I've spent my entire fandom defending this guy and it's never been more clear to me that he has no intention of building a ballpark ever. Fuck Manfred for letting it even get this far and fuck St. Pete for waiting this long to call Stu’s bluff after spending a decade waving their lease around.

Nothing pisses me off more than having my time intentionally wasted. After 18 years, fuck their rumors of how upset *THEY* are

[Swashbuckler]

And as far as I know, Stu ain't selling. They outright came out and said it. We might as well just forget it and prepare for the famine to continue for God knows how much longer

[Phantom]

I genuinely believe that they will find a way to built the stadium in Tampa. I think they want to leave St. Petersburg because they are aware that it is not working.


Let get it done Tampa!