Previously on ‘Rays Stadium Saga,’ Rays owner Stuart Sternberg recieved preliminary permission to explore the possibility of splitting home games between St. Petersburg and Montreal.
#Rays permission from MLB is for premlimiary exploration of splitting season in Montreal. Among many hurdles, plan would require approval from St. Pete, players union, others. Wouldn't start for several seasons.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) June 20, 2019
This was quite a twist, especially on the heels of the news that Sternberg planned to spend more time in the bay area, hoping to counteract one of his biggest criticisms.