Despite published report, Sternberg says he plans to remain Rays owner

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg expects a ballpark to be built in Tampa Bay and to stay on as owner despite story that buyers are circling.

A rendering of how the Hines/Rays teams would redevelop the 86-acre Tropicana Field site in downtown St. Petersburg.
A rendering of how the Hines/Rays teams would redevelop the 86-acre Tropicana Field site in downtown St. Petersburg.
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Stu Sternberg, principal owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, is disputing a Sunday report in The Athletic that he’s in discussions to possibly sell the team to either a local buyer or one who will move the team out of the region.

 

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