Rays proposal to play in Montreal was rejected

One of the most competitive teams in recent years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, were rejected by the Major League Baseball (MLB), to his proposal to play divided seasons between the city of Florida and Montreal, according to The Athletic site.

The idea called “Sister Cities” was denied by the MLB Executive Council, after having preliminarily approved the proposal a little over 2 years ago.

The main promoter of said offer was the owner of the Rays, Stuart SternbergHowever, the commissioner Rob Manfred It would have ended the illusions of the tycoon and the Florida team.

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“There is virtue in pursuing something you believe in and I am proud of our efforts. I am convinced that these years of searching and studying will lead to something positive for our organization. Our goal is, and has always been, for the Rays to thrive here in Tampa Bay, now and for generations to come,” Sternberg said.

Other options

If the objective of the billionaire businessman is to increase the profits of a small-market team, the next idea would be to create a new stadium, thus creating a new space, a new history, a new crowd, leaving behind Tropicana Field, which has housed them. since 1998, when the franchise was born.

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Although the future is uncertain at this point, the Rays will continue to energize the community through the magic of Rays baseball at Tropicana Field through the 2027 season.

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