Rays issue a response after stadium funding passes
December 17, 2024
Just force them to see already, Manfred. Their bluff got called and now they've got to fold.
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“It was unsurprising to see the Commissioners acknowledge how important the Tampa Bay Rays and our stadium development agreement are to this community and its citizens. As we have made clear, the County’s delay has caused the ballpark’s completion to slide into 2029. As a result, the cost of the project has increased significantly, and we cannot absorb this increase alone. When the County and City wish to engage, we remain ready to solve this funding gap together.” – Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman
For those who don’t want to wade into the cesspool of Twitter
The Rays’ response doesn’t seem overly positive and also seems somewhat “in your face” to the two orgs who they are saying need to help them sort out the new funding gap. Would an olive branch type response not have been wiser?
Rays ownership is so full of shit. If the margins are so close, they shouldn’t have accepted the deal for them to cover overages. Manfred about to lay down the gauntlet.
I put it elsewhere but manfred stuck his neck out too far for the team to leave. He’ll either slide Stu a loan sight unseen or force him to take on a partner.
Rays are so great at dumping a bucket of cold water on us at the slightest sign of positive momentum
Fuck you Stu
This is the exact kind of BS we saw the A’s pull in Oakland.
Once it got too close they started getting cold feet and looking for an exit.
This team is so completely full of shit. I saw a quote from one of the commissioners (forgive me I don’t remember who) back during the original vote his hesitation was that the Rays were going to hustle the city/county for more money if/when they cry about overruns. We’re seeing it already before a single shovel hit dirt.
An unforeseen hurricane hit that forced delays. The Rays behavior also forced delays. The municipality is on the hook for repairs for the Trop and have temporarily lost the team to another city and county all being the only ones to “show me the money.”
The commissions printed MLB’s saving grace to avoid another debacle like we’re seeing with the A’s. The Rays have their ticket punched to presumably more than double their value thanks to public funds (looking at your Marlins) – and they’re still bitching.
Ok, I believe them that a 2029 open is going to cost more. Shit happens. If this ownership can no longer afford to supplement what is already given to them for free I don’t see what other option there is than forcing them to sell.
Another Oakland situation would be disastrous for the league.
There is no way Manfred went to DeSantis and the county and convinced them to vote yes without some guarantees in place
I swear to god Stu can just get fucked. If the city and county told the Rays to fuck off and forced them to leave I wouldn’t blame them.
Why is it going to take until 2029? Ground wasn’t supposed to be broken til next year anyway. Why can’t it still be built by 2028?
But honestly I’m done with this team the damage is done. If stu sells and someone else keeps the team here in may give them another shot but I’ll go every 2 years when the braves play here. That’s it.
Even if stu comes out and admits this was all a power play and he’s going to be a good little boy now doesn’t matter too little too late but I’m glad the county held their feet to the fire. No one to blame now stu. Go Braves
Man fuck this guy. Using a local tragedy to try and squeeze more money from the government. Leech
I hate everyone involved in this stadium nonsense. Pinellas and St Pete puffed their chest and delayed the deal by 2 months which resulted in no change and now the billionaire owner is trying to save a few bucks.
I miss the days when all we worried about was Siri swinging at a pitch way out of the zone.
TOO LATE RAYS!!! You’re legally bound to paid the overhead costs. Either pay up or find new ownership.
They aren’t getting any more public money. Come January 2025, the composition of the St. Pete City Council is changing with an expected majority against the stadium deal. It’s a take-it-or-leave-it offer.
I love the Tampa Bay Rays, I love the fanbase, I have been a fan of many of the players who have come and gone over the years. I was at the ballpark during Game 162 way back in 2011. I have visited the baseball park at least twice every season since 2000, and would visit more often if not for its awful location and me living in Orlando.
It has nonetheless been a fun ride on the baseball side.
But on the ownership side, I despise them all and want them to sell the team TONIGHT. Enough is enough.
People probably think that with all the rays success over the last 15 years that as an owner he’s at least viewed neutral from fans at worst. Absolutely the fuck not. The rays have been competitive in spite of him and he is a god awful owner and a complete fuck. Dude needs to go away forever. Fuck stu
I’ve watched this ownership group cry poor mouth for decades now. I’m over their bullshit. Can you imagine Jeff Vinick acting like this? Stu is just a used car salesman with a bigger portfolio. Fuck that guy! (No offense to used car salesman)
Do they even have construction plans or permits yet?
Obligatory fuck Stu post
I can’t imagine there’s a lot of new ownership groups that want this dumpster fire. You either sell with a new stadium or without.
Someone explain to me why I am wrong.
The Rays, city of St. Pete and Pinellas County agreed to a deal. Documents/contracts were signed. At that point the Rays should have moved full speed ahead on the stadium. If the city or county backed out of the deal by not approving the bonds, then you sue them. Happens every day in business.
WHY DIDN’T THE RAYS BEGIN THE PROCESS MONTHS AGO!!!!!
Incredibly tone deaf statement. I have generally been a supporter of this ownership group as I remember how things were before they arrived. But this…it’s just indefensible. You wanna back out of the deal, back out of the deal. This is just so dumb. Hope manfred has a plan for what happens next.
Like I said on a few other posts, it’s time for Stu to shit or get off the pot. You pay for the park and get the land rights, or you back out and get nothing. What an assclown.
I was critical when the city passed the vote and said they were calling the Rays bluff but here we are… so fucking embarrassing. Sell the damn team.
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“It was unsurprising to see the Commissioners acknowledge how important the Tampa Bay Rays and our stadium development agreement are to this community and its citizens. As we have made clear, the County’s delay has caused the ballpark’s completion to slide into 2029. As a result, the cost of the project has increased significantly, and we cannot absorb this increase alone. When the County and City wish to engage, we remain ready to solve this funding gap together.”
– Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman
For those who don’t want to wade into the cesspool of Twitter
The Rays’ response doesn’t seem overly positive and also seems somewhat “in your face” to the two orgs who they are saying need to help them sort out the new funding gap. Would an olive branch type response not have been wiser?
Rays ownership is so full of shit. If the margins are so close, they shouldn’t have accepted the deal for them to cover overages. Manfred about to lay down the gauntlet.
I put it elsewhere but manfred stuck his neck out too far for the team to leave. He’ll either slide Stu a loan sight unseen or force him to take on a partner.
Rays are so great at dumping a bucket of cold water on us at the slightest sign of positive momentum
Fuck you Stu
This is the exact kind of BS we saw the A’s pull in Oakland.
Once it got too close they started getting cold feet and looking for an exit.
This team is so completely full of shit. I saw a quote from one of the commissioners (forgive me I don’t remember who) back during the original vote his hesitation was that the Rays were going to hustle the city/county for more money if/when they cry about overruns. We’re seeing it already before a single shovel hit dirt.
An unforeseen hurricane hit that forced delays. The Rays behavior also forced delays. The municipality is on the hook for repairs for the Trop and have temporarily lost the team to another city and county all being the only ones to “show me the money.”
The commissions printed MLB’s saving grace to avoid another debacle like we’re seeing with the A’s. The Rays have their ticket punched to presumably more than double their value thanks to public funds (looking at your Marlins) – and they’re still bitching.
Ok, I believe them that a 2029 open is going to cost more. Shit happens. If this ownership can no longer afford to supplement what is already given to them for free I don’t see what other option there is than forcing them to sell.
Another Oakland situation would be disastrous for the league.
There is no way Manfred went to DeSantis and the county and convinced them to vote yes without some guarantees in place
I swear to god Stu can just get fucked. If the city and county told the Rays to fuck off and forced them to leave I wouldn’t blame them.
Why is it going to take until 2029? Ground wasn’t supposed to be broken til next year anyway. Why can’t it still be built by 2028?
But honestly I’m done with this team the damage is done. If stu sells and someone else keeps the team here in may give them another shot but I’ll go every 2 years when the braves play here. That’s it.
Even if stu comes out and admits this was all a power play and he’s going to be a good little boy now doesn’t matter too little too late but I’m glad the county held their feet to the fire. No one to blame now stu. Go Braves
Man fuck this guy. Using a local tragedy to try and squeeze more money from the government. Leech
I hate everyone involved in this stadium nonsense. Pinellas and St Pete puffed their chest and delayed the deal by 2 months which resulted in no change and now the billionaire owner is trying to save a few bucks.
I miss the days when all we worried about was Siri swinging at a pitch way out of the zone.
TOO LATE RAYS!!! You’re legally bound to paid the overhead costs. Either pay up or find new ownership.
They aren’t getting any more public money. Come January 2025, the composition of the St. Pete City Council is changing with an expected majority against the stadium deal. It’s a take-it-or-leave-it offer.
I love the Tampa Bay Rays, I love the fanbase, I have been a fan of many of the players who have come and gone over the years. I was at the ballpark during Game 162 way back in 2011. I have visited the baseball park at least twice every season since 2000, and would visit more often if not for its awful location and me living in Orlando.
It has nonetheless been a fun ride on the baseball side.
But on the ownership side, I despise them all and want them to sell the team TONIGHT. Enough is enough.
People probably think that with all the rays success over the last 15 years that as an owner he’s at least viewed neutral from fans at worst. Absolutely the fuck not. The rays have been competitive in spite of him and he is a god awful owner and a complete fuck. Dude needs to go away forever. Fuck stu
I’ve watched this ownership group cry poor mouth for decades now. I’m over their bullshit. Can you imagine Jeff Vinick acting like this? Stu is just a used car salesman with a bigger portfolio. Fuck that guy! (No offense to used car salesman)
Do they even have construction plans or permits yet?
Obligatory fuck Stu post
I can’t imagine there’s a lot of new ownership groups that want this dumpster fire. You either sell with a new stadium or without.
Someone explain to me why I am wrong.
The Rays, city of St. Pete and Pinellas County agreed to a deal. Documents/contracts were signed.
At that point the Rays should have moved full speed ahead on the stadium. If the city or county backed out of the deal by not approving the bonds, then you sue them. Happens every day in business.
WHY DIDN’T THE RAYS BEGIN THE PROCESS MONTHS AGO!!!!!
Incredibly tone deaf statement. I have generally been a supporter of this ownership group as I remember how things were before they arrived. But this…it’s just indefensible. You wanna back out of the deal, back out of the deal. This is just so dumb. Hope manfred has a plan for what happens next.
Like I said on a few other posts, it’s time for Stu to shit or get off the pot. You pay for the park and get the land rights, or you back out and get nothing. What an assclown.
I was critical when the city passed the vote and said they were calling the Rays bluff but here we are… so fucking embarrassing. Sell the damn team.