At the moment, things are going pretty bad for the teams that aspire to build a new stadium, namely the A’s and the Rays.
The A’s, currently playing in Sacramento, aren’t exactly guaranteed a seamless move to Vegas in 2028. One Oakland-area reporter has doubts about the plan — and she’s not the only one.
And there are the Rays.
While the project was thought to be well underway, it appears that Hurricane Milton, which destroyed Tropicana Field, opened a Pandora’s box of problems between the Rays and St. Pete, Florida.
On this subject, the money that was at stake to build a stadium for 2028 is more problematic than ever due to political decisions. Politicians are attacking the club and delays mean that a new stadium could no longer necessarily open before the 2029 season.
This is a game changer in terms of money and the Rays can’t absorb it all on their own. They need help, which the political class is not providing. In short, things are going badly at the shop.
In a paper on the subject, Jeff Passan (ESPN) raised the question we are asking: will the state of Tropicana Field and the resulting financial difficulties force the Rays to move?
It’s a possibility, indeed.
Among the American cities mentioned in the event of a move, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Charlotte, Portland, Austin and Raleigh were the cities cited by the journalist.
But he also said this.
Don’t forget Montreal. –Jeff Passan
He recalled that in recent years, the shared custody project had been evaluated and that for years, the destiny of the Rays and the city of Montreal had been linked.
But you know like I do that in the end, baseball in Montreal, we’ll believe it when we see it. Because until proven otherwise, the Olympic Stadium is under construction.
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