March 21, 20197 yr In my opinion baseball fans exist everywhere in this country. Every market has a specific set of challenges to overcome. Hillsborough and Pinellas counties have plenty of baseball fans. Taking shots at other markets for sport is irritating whether the marlins are the target or some other team. While I agree with you that baseball fans are all over the country (and world for that matter), with all due respect , I disagree with you when you say taking shots. I don’t think people are taking shots at Tampa. They’re being realistic by asking whether Rays can survive in that Tampa/St. Pete area long term. I think sometimes when it comes to sports relocation, it can be a good thing. I’m not trying to trash the Rays; they are an innovative franchise that survives with what they have, even though they have no championships. However, I’m not going to say that relocating them would be a horrible idea. Each relocation is different. For example, I think moving the Hartford Whalers to carolina was horrible. You moved a hockey team from the NE with great fan support down south to carolina, where they still have attendance issues to this day, even with a Stanley Cup (one could argue that 1 trophy alone for Carolina justifies the move, and you may be right). I do think Montreal to Washington was a good move for baseball. Yes, the Expos were a historic franchise and should have had a legit chance to compete for the WS in 1994. However, you cannot argue that baseball, aka America’s pasttime, is better served in the nation’s capital than Montreal. You could have the Rays move to Montreal, than have the Nats and Expos switch leagues ?
March 21, 20197 yr [MEDIA=twitter]1108819979514859520[/MEDIA] You can see the State Farm wall a bit closer
March 21, 20197 yr It's gonna be really hard for them to play games if they're demanding players stay off the grass.
March 21, 20197 yr Guys, quick questionn here... Did they removed the fish tank too??? Man, hope not... ??
March 21, 20197 yr The walls look to be slightly darker than the artist rendering but everything is still looking quite good.
March 21, 20197 yr Guys, quick questionn here... Did they removed the fish tank too??? Man, hope not... ?? I think those maroon tarps you see in the photo you posted are used to cover the fish tanks. So my guess is no
March 21, 20197 yr I think those maroon tarps you see in the photo you posted are used to cover the fish tanks. So my guess is no Thanks!
March 22, 20197 yr I guess Samson thinks the out of town scoreboard was unnecessary because people have cell phones that they can check scores on? Clown. [MEDIA=twitter]1108840224967135232[/MEDIA]
March 22, 20197 yr I guess Samson thinks the out of town scoreboard was unnecessary because people have cell phones that they can check scores on? Clown. So why do they need the jumbotron David? They can check the lineups, count, etc on their cell phone too.
March 22, 20197 yr So why do they need the jumbotron David? They can check the lineups, count, etc on their cell phone too. I'm not David.
March 22, 20197 yr [MEDIA=instagram]BvUWLePA7KZ[/MEDIA] Miami on the batters eye. Guys, this park is looking gorgeous!!!!! Im in love!!!! ?
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