BrassBulls12 Posted July 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 399 Content Count: 4,679 Reputation: 517 Days Won: 4 Joined: 02/03/2017 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted July 10, 2018 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,610 Content Count: 74,509 Reputation: 10,798 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Interesting that they didn't go with something more the flavor of the neighborhood, ala Camden Yards ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 11, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 197 Content Count: 10,251 Reputation: 270 Days Won: 14 Joined: 08/16/2005 Share Posted July 11, 2018 It looks like crap and is a rip-off for the taxpayers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTrue Posted July 11, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 152 Content Count: 19,395 Reputation: 6,097 Days Won: 233 Joined: 01/13/2011 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Every stadium ever built has been a rip off for tax payers. Economic impact on the city has been proven to be ******** time and time again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted July 11, 2018 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,610 Content Count: 74,509 Reputation: 10,798 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, JTrue said: Every stadium ever built has been a rip off for tax payers. Economic impact on the city has been proven to be ******** time and time again. Exactly ..... Hope they can get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELdaBull Posted July 11, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 86 Content Count: 17,061 Reputation: 1,429 Days Won: 19 Joined: 09/15/2005 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Looks kinda cool but no Ybor flavor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michibull Posted August 28, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 19 Content Count: 952 Reputation: 646 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/29/2012 Share Posted August 28, 2018 As I read about how it's going to be hard to get public funding for the Rays new stadium a thought occurred to me. Couldn't the Rays do something similar to what USF did to the Sun Dome a few years back, with the refit? They could replace the roof with the modern glass and retro fit a glass wall on one side. Then you could cut out the land development and a lot of concrete structure cost. It would still be expensive, but should be greatly reduced. The Trop has always had that "it's so ugly I love it" effect on me, and would like to see it stick around. I think Ybor City is better, but as a compromise, this maybe an option if egos could get out of the way. What are your guys' thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted August 28, 2018 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,610 Content Count: 74,509 Reputation: 10,798 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted August 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, michibull said: As I read about how it's going to be hard to get public funding for the Rays new stadium a thought occurred to me. Couldn't the Rays do something similar to what USF did to the Sun Dome a few years back, with the refit? They could replace the roof with the modern glass and retro fit a glass wall on one side. Then you could cut out the land development and a lot of concrete structure cost. It would still be expensive, but should be greatly reduced. The Trop has always had that "it's so ugly I love it" effect on me, and would like to see it stick around. I think Ybor City is better, but as a compromise, this maybe an option if egos could get out of the way. What are your guys' thoughts? I don't really think there are many that don't go to the games just because of the Trop itself. Location and apathy are in front of the Trop itself as far as the attendance woes go, IMO ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michibull Posted August 28, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 19 Content Count: 952 Reputation: 646 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/29/2012 Share Posted August 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, Triple B said: I don't really think there are many that don't go to the games just because of the Trop itself. Location and apathy are in front of the Trop itself as far as the attendance woes go, IMO ... Why is there such an apathy for the Rays? They have one of the best FO's and scouting departments in all of MLB, and as far as owners go, Stu is pretty decent. The Rays are usually competitive and fun to watch. Is it the snow bird effect? I moved to Michigan in 2009, so I've been out of touch with the Rays and their fan base for quite a while, but from 2007-2011 they were awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted August 28, 2018 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,610 Content Count: 74,509 Reputation: 10,798 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 minute ago, michibull said: Why is there such an apathy for the Rays? They have one of the best FO's and scouting departments in all of MLB, and as far as owners go, Stu is pretty decent. The Rays are usually competitive and fun to watch. Is it the snow bird effect? I moved to Michigan in 2009, so I've been out of touch with the Rays and their fan base for quite a while, but from 2007-2011 they were awesome!! Maybe more of an apathy for baseball in general .... which I'm hoping like hell is minor to the location being the main problem if the new stadium gets done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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