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This Rays' 'sailboat' stadium looks pretty cool
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:26 pm
by HMFFL
Don't adjust your monitors, people. Pictured above is a rendering of the Rays' proposed $450 million waterfront stadium in St. Petersburg. The photos of this plan have been available for some time, but the team just released this image yesterday, which features the park with the roof in the "closed" position. As you can tell from the photo, translucency is king. And after seeing those Lindsay Lohan photos in New York magazine, I have to ask: Who doesn't love translucency?
The roof is supposed to resemble a sail and I suppose it does. But it also kinda looks like a kids' pillow fort. Not to mention that the long post in the outfield originally reminded me of Montreal's Olympic Stadium.
Still, I really like this plan, which could be completed as early as 2012. It'll be unique to the Bay area and it's obvious that anything has to be better than Tropicana Field. The sad truth is that until the Rays and Marlins get new stadiums, I'll never attempt to hit every ballpark in the bigs.
This design would make the Florida swing worth it, though.
Now if only they could figure out how to equip it with A/C.
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:19 pm
by trwi7
Yeah it does look pretty sweet. Much better than that piece of crap Tropicana Field.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:42 pm
by Wrighteous
wow, this stadium would make the Rays instant contenders...
but on a serious note, I love their young players, I actually think they're going to be the surprise team of the AL and finish 3rd in the East.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:58 pm
by hermes
sweet stadium, will they still have the rays
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:55 pm
by craig01
Rays are going to be a .500 team this year, and will draw 2.3 million.
They will become the new dynamic team in the AL.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:56 pm
by SportsWorld
Rays are going to finish 4th in the AL East this year behind Boston, New York, and Toronto.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:11 pm
by HMFFL
I wonder if the parking will continue to be free.
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:11 am
by Da Schwab
craig01 wrote:Rays are going to be a .500 team this year, and will draw 2.3 million.
They will become the new dynamic team in the AL.
That's funny, you should be a comedian.
Seriously though, anything is an improvement on The Trop.
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:36 am
by WEFFPIM
Wow. What a fantastic looking stadium. On the waterfront, too.
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:10 am
by James_Dolan
That is AWESOME. Is it being made for sure or are they just discussing it?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:12 pm
by Elway=GOAT
I guess its cool, its right by the bay. But, unless im missing something...isnt it just like a super small stadium(like championship stadium rec league size) with a giant tarp over it? Maybe im wrong in looking at that pic, but wtf? Whats so great about it?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:26 am
by Posey H8er
I like the Marlins' newly approved stadium more. This stadium is unique, but as already mentioned, it looks like some cheap tarp over some small empty seated stadium.
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:28 pm
by sunshinekids99
Wow two new stadiums for organizations that don't deserve it. Got to love it.
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:54 am
by TSC25
Not bad,but I cant wait for the Athletics to get started.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:57 am
by 34Celtic
craig01 wrote:Rays are going to be a .500 team this year, and will draw 2.3 million.
They will become the new dynamic team in the AL.
The .500 is believable, but 2.3 million dude? Come on....
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:45 am
by WEFFPIM
34Celtic wrote:The .500 is believable, but 2.3 million dude? Come on....
2.3's a little much, but Tampa fans come out in droves if the team's worth watching. If the team's good, 2 mil is easy.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:54 pm
by craig01
34Celtic wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
The .500 is believable, but 2.3 million dude? Come on....
Gotta be optimistic.
The key will be the early months (notoriously bad draws for attendance), and whether the Rays get out of the gate fast. The Tampa metro will embrace this team quickly if they start winning.
Posted: Tue Mar 4, 2008 2:09 am
by FlightNo.23
It looks awesome!
Posted: Tue Mar 4, 2008 4:53 am
by Howling Mad
Looks cool, but does it actually do anything? or just look cool?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:34 pm
by Da big3
S*** is banging....