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Rays unveil plans to build smallest stadium in baseball to replace Tropicana Field
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:48 pm
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The Tampa Bay Rays have unveiled plans for a new stadium across the bay from St. Petersburg that would replace Tropicana Field.
Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg made the official announcement Tuesday that the ballpark would be covered by a translucent glass dome and be built in Tampa's historic Ybor City area.
The new facility is estimated to cost $892 million, which would include the construction of a parking garage, pedestrian bridge and other amenities. There is no funding plan in place for the stadium, and Rays president Brian Auld told a group of business leaders at the unveiling that the stadium "is a very compelling investment opportunity for everyone in the room."
While the park's roof would not be retractable, the park would have sliding glass side walls that would "open completely," according to Rays Senior Vice President Melanie Lenz.
The new facility would have just over 28,000 fixed seats and a total capacity of 30,842 -- which would make it the smallest ballpark in the major leagues.
The team would aim to open the stadium by 2023, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
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Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:51 pm to UltimateHog
Rays should move to Kennah brah.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:52 pm to UltimateHog
Not a bad idea. They have to get people in the stands and great offensive displays are a good start.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:53 pm to UltimateHog
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There is no funding plan in place for the stadium
Congrats taxpayers of Tampa on your new stadium!
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:54 pm to UltimateHog
looks nice
now theyll deal with oakland and after that, expansion
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now theyll deal with oakland and after that, expansion
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quote:or not
There is no funding plan in place for the stadium
This post was edited on 7/10/18 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:54 pm to Chad504boy
Pedestrian bridge is what pumps up the cost.
Miami u. is also building a smallish football stadium.
You need 35k capacity to be d1a
Miami u. is also building a smallish football stadium.
You need 35k capacity to be d1a
This post was edited on 7/10/18 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:54 pm to UltimateHog
I mean, it wouldn't be very smart to build a 50,000 seat stadium when you struggle to get 10,000 in attendence.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:56 pm to tigercubs
It being in Tampa will help sell more tickets.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:56 pm to WestCoastAg
Now that it is all done, the funding will pop up from somewhere. It always does.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:58 pm to UltimateHog
i think the rays are planning on that coming from tax payers and those generally end up being long drawn out ordeals dont they?
Posted on 7/10/18 at 2:59 pm to WestCoastAg
Depends, Raiders Vegas plan took like 3 days.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:00 pm to UltimateHog
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Tropicana Field
pretty much the garbage can of the MLB.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:01 pm to tiggerthetooth
quote:Not sure you are interpreting this correctly
They have to get people in the stands and great offensive displays are a good start.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:02 pm to lsupride87
Are they the Sun Rays or the Sting Rays? Stupid arse team name.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:03 pm to UltimateHog
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The new facility is estimated to cost $892 million, which would include the construction of a parking garage, pedestrian bridge and other amenities. There is no funding plan in place for the stadium,
Do you think Florida has learned anything since they built a stadium for the other baseball team that doesn't draw any attendance?
The park ought to seat 7,000 and be expandable to 28,000 for Yankees and Red Sox series.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:04 pm to Chad504boy
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pretty much the garbage can of the MLB.
being indoors puts it just a tick above the Oakland Colosseum. it's the biggest shithole stadium in America
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:05 pm to UltimateHog
I keep forgetting they even have a team. 30K in seats is plenty.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:06 pm to CelticDog
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You need 35k capacity to be d1a
That's not true
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:06 pm to Lsuhoohoo
I think that it's tricky, we don't really know how well the Rays would draw with a nice stadium and a relocation to Tampa.
All we know is that Tampa draws 60K (91% full) for the Bucs, and that they are top 10 in the NHL attendance for the Lightning at 19K (100.2% full).
I think you have to estimate a decent gain from those 2 factors alone.
All we know is that Tampa draws 60K (91% full) for the Bucs, and that they are top 10 in the NHL attendance for the Lightning at 19K (100.2% full).
I think you have to estimate a decent gain from those 2 factors alone.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 3:07 pm to WinnPtiger
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being indoors puts it just a tick above the Oakland Colosseum
almost makes it more dreadful inside that shithole. At least oakland you get to look at the Sky.
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