Tropicana Field repairs to DELAY Rays’ NEW Stadium one year?

Tropicana Field repairs to DELAY Rays’ NEW Stadium one year?

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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said the report was good news and raised the possibility of the Rays playing three seasons in a repaired Trop, with the new stadium being delayed a year. According to the original 1995 agreement with the team, the pact is “suspended” if the dome is not suitable for playing home games and shall be extended by one season.

“My initial reaction is that it did fall on the lower-cost side, and the fact that our folks think it could be done quickly is really a best-case scenario for us,” Welch told the Tampa Bay Times.

“It’s an obligation of the city under the existing agreement (to provide a facility). And to me it certainly would answer the question of where the Rays would play in ‘26 through ‘28, if we have to extend that. I think it’s best for all if the Rays are back home for the remainder of the existing agreement.”

The Rays, team president Matt Silverman said, will “continue to have discussions with the city about how to move forward.”

The decision to move ahead with the repairs rests with the City Council.

Original Reporting: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/2024/11/12/tropicana-field-damage-assessment-st-petersburg-city-council-hennessy-construction/

City Council member Richie Floyd noted that there are still many unknown variables, including the uncertain future of the $1.3 billion stadium to be built adjacent to Tropicana Field as a key part of the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

Newly elected members of the Pinellas County Commission have expressed reservations about approving the necessary bonds, which could kill the deal. A vote is scheduled for Tuesday but could be delayed.

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