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Sponsor Our ArticlesTampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg faces increasing pressure to sell the team as hopes for a new stadium encounter major setbacks. With the deadline approaching, potential buyers emerge, and local officials express frustration over unmet promises. The Rays may transition to George M. Steinbrenner Field in 2025, raising questions about the team’s future in Florida and the urgency for new ownership. The saga continues as fans and stakeholders seek clarity on the franchise’s direction amidst mounting challenges.
The cozy sunshine of St. Petersburg, Florida, is getting a bit cloudier for Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg. Rumors are swirling that he might just need to wave goodbye to his dreams of a shiny, new $1.3 billion stadium after battling setbacks and frustrations in recent months. Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred and a number of other team owners are applying serious pressure for Sternberg to hand over the reins of the team.
The Rays’ hopes for a state-of-the-art stadium got derailed recently due to significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton to the franchise’s current home, Tropicana Field. With the approval of the new stadium plan dragging its feet, Sternberg is feeling the heat—especially since there’s a big deadline looming on March 31. If he fails to meet the requirements for the St. Petersburg stadium deal, he risks losing a hefty chunk of the $60 million the team currently rakes in from revenue-sharing agreements.
The grapevine is buzzing with talk of potential buyers lining up for their chance at the Rays. The DeBartolo family, known for their connections to the San Francisco 49ers, is reportedly keen on making a move. Also in the mix is former Yankees minority owner Joe Molloy, who is partnering up with local businessman Dan Doyle Jr. to put in a bid. With familiar faces stepping up to the plate, the question remains whether Sternberg will stick around or bow out gracefully.
Amid all this uncertainty, the Rays are already making plans to transition. They are expected to play at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the team’s spring training base, in 2025 after their farewell tour at Tropicana Field wraps up. While fans continue to speculate, some local officials are openly expressing their frustration with how Sternberg has tackled this whole stadium issue over the last 17 years. It’s been a long ride, and many are feeling the pinch of unmet promises.
MLB has made it quite clear that keeping the franchise in Florida is essential. Possible relocation options like Ybor City and Orlando have been tossed around just in case St. Petersburg doesn’t pan out. If Sternberg decides to step back from the stadium deal, people will likely see it as a reflection of his lack of commitment to finding new home for the Rays.
Despite this turmoil, local officials aren’t waiting around. They’re moving ahead with developments for the land initially earmarked for the now-defunct stadium plan. This forward momentum could complicate future negotiations and steer the team closer to a decisive change in ownership.
While the Rays aim to make improvements and stabilize their play at Tropicana Field by 2026, the long-term solution for a new stadium is still up in the air. Many fans and local leaders believe it’s high time for a change in ownership, as this ongoing saga continues without real solutions. The spotlight is on Sternberg more than ever, and it remains to be seen whether he will adapt or hand over the ball to others ready to take the team in a new direction.
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