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As the Tampa Bay Rays plan for the future, is there reason to hope the Sister City plan will work? History says no
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Rays to reportedly announce where they want to build a new ballpark in Tampa
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Fans react: 'Now the hard work begins to keep the Rays here full time
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The future of the Tampa Bay Rays staying in Tampa
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There's More MLB Relocation Talk, This Time With The Tampa Bay Rays – OutKick
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Hanser Alberto is Baseball's Biggest Free Swinger - Slackie Brown Sports & Culture
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NHC – Personal website of Nicholas H. Carey, Experienced Sports Executive and Journalist
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Rays propose 'world class' multi-sport stadium in St. Pete
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Which do the Rays want: a split season or a new ballpark?
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NHC – Personal website of Nicholas H. Carey, Experienced Sports Executive and Journalist
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It looks like the Tampa Bay Rays' plan for an Ybor stadium is a bust, Sports & Recreation, Tampa
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ESPN's NFL Stadium Rankings - Slackie Brown Sports & Culture
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Rays strike out with split-season 'sister city' pitch
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Rays should be in Orlando's crosshairs if it's serious about baseball
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Suddenly, we have plenty of Rays stadiums we can't afford