(02-13-2018 10:04 AM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  One other thing I forgot about. With the TB Rowdies trying to build a 20K MLS stadium on the waterfront in St Pete, I wonder if that would also be an option for St Pete bowl. I was always under the impression that they were tied to the Rays, but not sure if that really is true.

I highly doubt any MLS stadium is ever built in St Pete. Edwards is struggling to keep his MLS bid afloat and is now trying to find more investors to boost his bid. If baseball struggled to draw because of where ST Pete is geographically, the same will apply to a minor sport like soccer.

I also know that secretly, St Pete officials are excited about the idea of having the Trop space for further downtown development. There are at least 3 major corporations who have already said they will build a larger HQ on that property if it was available. Jabil being #1.

The Rays needed to be in Tampa and St Pete will get better economic value out of using that property for businesses, condos, and restaurants. Win/Win.