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TAMPA BAY, FL

Will Tampa Bay ever build a full-scale pirate ship baseball stadium? Probably not. The real proposal will likely be something safe, beige, and retractable-roofed. But in a sports world that feels increasingly corporate, a little bit of silly, theatrical, local pride might be exactly what the Rays need. tampa bay pirate ship stadium

Imagine: a stadium rising from the edge of the channel near Ybor City or Channelside, shaped like a weathered Spanish galleon. The main entrance? A massive plank you have to walk—yes, walk the plank —to reach the ticket gates. TAMPA BAY, FL Will Tampa Bay ever build

Until then, I’ll be at the current Trop, squinting at the catwalks, dreaming of walking the plank for a seventh-inning stretch. a little bit of silly

Buckle up. We’re talking about a pirate ship stadium.