The hopes of finding a site to build a new stadium took a bit of hit as Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg, who was in town to watch his Rays host the Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park told reporters prior to the game that their top choice and possibly their second for a new stadium site was not available.
There was no indication as to where this site was located, that being either in Pinellas, Hillsborough or another county altogether. All that remained the same was that the Rays initial deal with St.