Though talks between the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Petersburg (FL) officials on the stadium issue are again stalled — at least publicly — since the failed vote, new baseball commissioner Rob Manfred spoke encouragingly Friday about a new facility and the Tampa Bay market overall. Read more here.
New MLB Commish Optimistic About Tampa Bay
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As the article sort of indicates, Manfred’s comments about Montreal being ready for a MLB team and his optimism for Tampa Bay seem to be sending a mixed message. What other franchise is “move-out” ready? (Oakland?) Is MLB ready for expansion? I haven’t heard any talk about that since…?