Weekly Issue

If the city is not going to be cooperative and be able to reach this deal, they’re going to look at other opportunities. And unfortunately, there’ll be a cost of the city not having participated in the process.

-- Tampa City Council Chair Alan Clendenin, on the possibility of the Rays pursuing a ballpark deal without the involvement of the city.

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