Trop's time running short?

MAY 08, 2007

Comments made by Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg in a New York Times story published today raised questions about the future of the Rays at Tropicana Field. Although he made no threats to move the team or suggestions for a new stadium, Sternberg said,“We recognize (the Trop) has a shelf life of five years.”

"How do we make the best of this thing?'' Sternberg said in the article, which appeared one week before the Rays are scheduled to play three games against the Texas Rangers at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando. "It wasn't built to last 30 to 40 years'

Sternberg added, "Baseball does not feel right indoors.''

Check out the story here, and tell us what you think:

Posted by Times Editor at 9:12:40 am on May 08, 2007 in

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