Fansided · Jul 11, 2018
Rays Ballpark Proposal Leaves Unanswered Questions
The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their plans for a new ballpark yesterday afternoon.
The ballpark itself looks very modern, with a beautiful, transparent roof and plenty of natural light. And the proposed Ybor City location is closer to the heart of Tampa than the ways-away Tropicana Field. As a fan, the stadium is exciting for many reasons. But there are issues and unanswered questions after the stadium reveal.
First and foremost is the price tag, and this is clearly the biggest concern. The stadium itself would cost $809 million, with the roof making up $245 million of that. Additionally, infrastructure costs would be around $83 million, placing the total cost at $892 million.