The Tampa Bay Rays are selling pieces of the Tropicana Field roof! 👀
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The St. Petersburg city council just voted 7-1 to approve $22.5M toward a new roof for the stadium after Hurricane Milton tore through the old one. 🏟️
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That’s nearly half of the $55.7M needed for full repairs, and while it fulfills the city’s obligation as the Rays’ landlord, not everyone is thrilled. 👀
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Some council members voiced frustration over spending millions on a ballpark that the team may leave by 2028 — especially after the Rays walked away from a $1.3B deal for a new stadium just last month. ⚾
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The Rays are expected to return to Tropicana for Opening Day 2026 and stay through the end of their lease in 2028. Until then, they're suiting up at Steinbrenner Field — home to the Yankees’ Single-A affiliate — for the 2025 season. 🤩
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So yes, the roof is getting fixed. But with fans chanting “sell the team” and relocation rumors (like a possible move to Orlando) heating up, this might be more of ...