Despite county's yes vote, Tampa Rays want more money for $1.3B ballpark

The team says it cannot cover cost increases and that it will negotiate with municipalities already cash strapped and unwilling to pay more.

The Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a new ballpark after Pinellas County approved tourism money for for the effort.
The Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a new ballpark after Pinellas County approved tourism money for for the effort.
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The Pinellas County Commission, after two earlier delays, on Tuesday approved bonds to finance its portion of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, but an agreement to move forward on construction of the ballpark is still up in the air.

 

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